I hope he does too. I became a fan last year when he was in Philly and McNabb's MOM was whining for him (You can't make that crap up). And he handled it with class. He performed really well and did it with class. I was pulling for them because NY sucked SO HARD in thier division.

That being said, I don't think he will have the protection that he did in Philly (thus why Simms almost died. Like not even pooping, DIED). While he showed excellent mobility, stamina, and toughness, I don't think he can withstand 16 games or more (hey, its the NFC, they could make the playoffs) of bonecrushing blows. And seeing how Gradkowski and Rattay had to rush every throw, I think it will be a tough sitation. While I have to admit, I have no idea what they have done in the offseason, I think he will struggle in Tampa.

Wow, that was kind of a rant...apologies. -B

no, no. That is fine. Occasionally people on this bd. can actually express how they feel in depth. I have absolutely no problem with that.

-SR

I still can't believe he nailed Carmella DiCesare.

It was boring as hell for their fans when they hosted the Lombardi.

Where were we? Oh, yeah, showing the enlightened path to mediocrity. Again.

Tampa's O had about as much to do with that championship as the Ravens O did theirs.

THis makes me laugh uncontrolably

Buccaneers | Team could place franchise tag on Garcia for 2009 season
Mon, 26 May 2008 08:59:52 -0700

Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would likely place the franchise tag on QB Jeff Garcia for the 2009 season if they can't come to an agreement on a contract extension. Garcia can become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season.

Do teams still have to use a franchise tag on a player once he has started collecting Social Security?