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2009 - The Year in Photos-1

A photo recap of the 2009 year

Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 and Linebacker Quincy Black #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers combine to tackle Seattle Seahawks Tight end John Carlson #89 at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
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Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 and Linebacker Quincy Black #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers combine to tackle Seattle Seahawks Tight end John Carlson #89 at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.

Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks Tight end John Carlson #89 at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
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Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks Tight end John Carlson #89 at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.

Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 and Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers combine for a tackle against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
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Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 and Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers combine for a tackle against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.

Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Cornerback Aqib Talib #25 and Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers combine for a tackle against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.
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Cornerback Aqib Talib #25 and Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers combine for a tackle against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.

Cornerback Aqib Talib #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a tackle against the Miami Dolphins as Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 closes in at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.
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Cornerback Aqib Talib #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a tackle against the Miami Dolphins as Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 closes in at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.

Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 and Safety Sabby Piscitelli #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle a New England Patriots rusher at Wembley Stadium in London, England on October 25, 2009.
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Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 and Safety Sabby Piscitelli #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle a New England Patriots rusher at Wembley Stadium in London, England on October 25, 2009.

Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 2009.
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Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 2009.

Cornerback Aqib Talib #25 and Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers combine for a tackle against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 27, 2009.
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Cornerback Aqib Talib #25 and Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers combine for a tackle against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 27, 2009.

Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 27, 2009.
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Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 27, 2009.

Safety Sabby Piscitelli #21, Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51, Defensive End Stylez G. White #91 and Linebacker Geno Hayes #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 27, 2009.
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Safety Sabby Piscitelli #21, Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51, Defensive End Stylez G. White #91 and Linebacker Geno Hayes #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 27, 2009.

Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles Dallas Cowboys Running back Marion Barber #24 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 13, 2009.
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Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles Dallas Cowboys Running back Marion Barber #24 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 13, 2009.

Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kick against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kick against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.

Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a catch against the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium in London, England on October 25, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a catch against the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium in London, England on October 25, 2009.

Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 2009.

Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 2009.

Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kickoff 97-yards for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kickoff 97-yards for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 2009.

Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 27, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 27, 2009.

Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 27, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 27, 2009.

Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kick against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kick against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.

Running back Derrick Ward #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plays as in his first game as a member of the Buccaneers against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Florida on August 22, 2009.
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Running back Derrick Ward #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plays as in his first game as a member of the Buccaneers against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Florida on August 22, 2009.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws his first pass as a member of the Buccaneers against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tennessee on August 15, 2009.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws his first pass as a member of the Buccaneers against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tennessee on August 15, 2009.

Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 2010.
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Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 2010.

Runningback Kareem Huggins #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after recovering a fumble with Linebacker Quincy Black #58 against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 2010.
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Runningback Kareem Huggins #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after recovering a fumble with Linebacker Quincy Black #58 against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 2010.

Fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lead them out of the tunnel against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 2010.
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Fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lead them out of the tunnel against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 2010.

Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 2010.
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Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 2010.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes for a first down in overtime against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes for a first down in overtime against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The special teams field goal block unit of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerback Ronde Barber #20, Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95, Linebacker Quincy Black #58, Tackle Donald Penn #70, Tackle Jeremy Trueblood #65, Defensive Tackle Ryan Sims #98, Defensive End Stylez G. White #91 attempt to block a field goal at the end of the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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The special teams field goal block unit of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerback Ronde Barber #20, Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95, Linebacker Quincy Black #58, Tackle Donald Penn #70, Tackle Jeremy Trueblood #65, Defensive Tackle Ryan Sims #98, Defensive End Stylez G. White #91 attempt to block a field goal at the end of the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Wide Receiver/Kick Returner Micheal Spurlock #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a punt for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Wide Receiver/Kick Returner Micheal Spurlock #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a punt for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The special teams kick off return unit of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers including Safety Sabby Piscitelli #21, Running Back Earnest Graham #34, Tight End John Gilmore #88 and Safety Corey Lynch #41 huddles with Associate head coach/special teams coordinator Richard Bisaccia before kickoff against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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The special teams kick off return unit of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers including Safety Sabby Piscitelli #21, Running Back Earnest Graham #34, Tight End John Gilmore #88 and Safety Corey Lynch #41 huddles with Associate head coach/special teams coordinator Richard Bisaccia before kickoff against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers watches pregame introductions with Running Back Carnell Williams #24,Wide Receiver Michael Clayton #80 and Running Back Earnest Graham #34 against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers watches pregame introductions with Running Back Carnell Williams #24,Wide Receiver Michael Clayton #80 and Running Back Earnest Graham #34 against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95, Linebacker Niko Koutouvides #53, Long Snapper Andrew Economos #48, Kicker Connor Barth #10 and Defensive End Kyle Moore #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers huddle before kickoff against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95, Linebacker Niko Koutouvides #53, Long Snapper Andrew Economos #48, Kicker Connor Barth #10 and Defensive End Kyle Moore #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers huddle before kickoff against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Cornerback Derrick Roberson #29, Defensive End Tim Crowder #96 and Linebacker Matt McCoy #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate with Kicker Connor Barth #10 after a game winning field goal against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Cornerback Derrick Roberson #29, Defensive End Tim Crowder #96 and Linebacker Matt McCoy #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate with Kicker Connor Barth #10 after a game winning field goal against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Wide receiver Michael Spurlock #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a punt 76-yards for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Wide receiver Michael Spurlock #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a punt 76-yards for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Wide Receiver Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Wide Receiver Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51, Cornerback Ronde Barber #20, Cornerback Elbert Mack #33 and Cornerback Aqib Talib #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51, Cornerback Ronde Barber #20, Cornerback Elbert Mack #33 and Cornerback Aqib Talib #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Running back Derrick Ward #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
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Running back Derrick Ward #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.

Members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers including Defensive tackle Roy Miller #93, Linebacker Matt McCoy #50, Defensive End Jimmy Wilkerson #97 and Linebacker Niko Koutouvides #53 prepare to take the field against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
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Members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers including Defensive tackle Roy Miller #93, Linebacker Matt McCoy #50, Defensive End Jimmy Wilkerson #97 and Linebacker Niko Koutouvides #53 prepare to take the field against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.

Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
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Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 20, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.

Pregame ceremony of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.
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Pregame ceremony of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.

Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers addresses his team in the locker room before a game against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.
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Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers addresses his team in the locker room before a game against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.

Wide Receiver Brian Clark #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Brian Clark #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.

Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.
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Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.

Defensive Tackle Ryan Sims #98, Defensive End Tim Crowder #96, Defensive Tackle Dre Moore #92, Defensive tackle Roy Miller #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.
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Defensive Tackle Ryan Sims #98, Defensive End Tim Crowder #96, Defensive Tackle Dre Moore #92, Defensive tackle Roy Miller #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.

Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.
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Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.

Safety Sabby Piscitelli #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.
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Safety Sabby Piscitelli #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.

An american flag is draped across the field before a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.
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An american flag is draped across the field before a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.

Linebacker Adam Hayward #57 and Defensive End Jimmy Wilkerson #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before a game against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.
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Linebacker Adam Hayward #57 and Defensive End Jimmy Wilkerson #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before a game against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 13, 2009.

Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to catch a pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.
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Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to catch a pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.

Wide Receiver Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.

Wide Receiver Maurice Stovall #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Maurice Stovall #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.

Wide Receiver Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Antonio Bryant #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.

Running Back Derrick Ward #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.
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Running Back Derrick Ward #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.

Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers breaks up a pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.
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Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers breaks up a pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.

Linebacker Adam Hayward #57 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before a game against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.
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Linebacker Adam Hayward #57 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before a game against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 6, 2009.

Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.
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Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.

Running Back Derrick Ward #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.
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Running Back Derrick Ward #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.

Linebacker Quincy Black #58 and Running Back Clifton Smith #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a defensive stop against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.
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Linebacker Quincy Black #58 and Running Back Clifton Smith #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a defensive stop against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.

Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.
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Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.

Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.
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Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.

Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Wide Receiver Michael Clayton #80 and Running Back Derrick Ward #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate Clayton's touchdown catch against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Michael Clayton #80 and Running Back Derrick Ward #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate Clayton's touchdown catch against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Associate head coach/special teams coordinator Richard Bisaccia of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with his kick off unit including Cornerback Derrick Roberson #29, Running Back Earnest Graham #34, Cornerback Torrie Cox #27, Linebacker Matt McCoy #50, Wide Receiver Maurice Stovall #85, Linebacker Quincy Black #58 against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Associate head coach/special teams coordinator Richard Bisaccia of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with his kick off unit including Cornerback Derrick Roberson #29, Running Back Earnest Graham #34, Cornerback Torrie Cox #27, Linebacker Matt McCoy #50, Wide Receiver Maurice Stovall #85, Linebacker Quincy Black #58 against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 and Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 and Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Flyover of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Flyover of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Safety Corey Lynch #41 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.
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Safety Corey Lynch #41 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.

Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.
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Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2009.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Cheerleaders for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Cheerleaders for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 and the offensive lineman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.
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Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 and the offensive lineman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 2009.

Head Coach Raheem Morris and Linebackers coach Joe Barry of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a fourth quarter interception against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.
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Head Coach Raheem Morris and Linebackers coach Joe Barry of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a fourth quarter interception against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.

Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.
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Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.

Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass for a first down against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.
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Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass for a first down against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.

Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.
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Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.

Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.
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Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on November 15, 2009.

Fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on November 15, 2009.
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Fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on November 15, 2009.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws up field against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws up field against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is congratulated on his first win as a head coach by Running Back Derrick Ward #28 after a win against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is congratulated on his first win as a head coach by Running Back Derrick Ward #28 after a win against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is congratulated on his first win as a head coach by Running Back Derrick Ward #28 after a win against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Head Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is congratulated on his first win as a head coach by Running Back Derrick Ward #28 after a win against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Green Bay Packers Quarteback Aaron Rodgers #12 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Defensive Tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Green Bay Packers Quarteback Aaron Rodgers #12 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Wide Receiver Michael Clayton #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a successful two-point conversion reception with Wide Receiver Brian Clark #87 against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Michael Clayton #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a successful two-point conversion reception with Wide Receiver Brian Clark #87 against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Lee Roy Selmon Ring of Honor induction ceremony at halftime of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Lee Roy Selmon Ring of Honor induction ceremony at halftime of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers with Center Jeff Faine #52 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers with Center Jeff Faine #52 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Defensive tackle Roy Miller #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Green Bay Packers Quarteback Aaron Rodgers #12 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Defensive tackle Roy Miller #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Green Bay Packers Quarteback Aaron Rodgers #12 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Running Back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Defensive End Tim Crowder #96 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers huddles with special teams members against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Defensive End Tim Crowder #96 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers huddles with special teams members against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Tight End Kellen Winslow #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Cornerback Elbert Mack #33 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes an interception against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Cornerback Elbert Mack #33 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes an interception against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Cornerback Aqib Talib #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles Green Bay Packers Wide receiver Greg Jennings #85 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Cornerback Aqib Talib #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles Green Bay Packers Wide receiver Greg Jennings #85 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Wide Receiver Maurice Stovall #85, Safety Sabby Piscitelli #21, Defensive tackle Roy Miller #93 and Linebacker Adam Hayward #57 and other special teams members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers huddle against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Maurice Stovall #85, Safety Sabby Piscitelli #21, Defensive tackle Roy Miller #93 and Linebacker Adam Hayward #57 and other special teams members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers huddle against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

Wide Receiver Michael Clayton #80, Defensive Tackle Ryan Sims #98 and Running Back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers listen to the national anthem against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.
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Wide Receiver Michael Clayton #80, Defensive Tackle Ryan Sims #98 and Running Back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers listen to the national anthem against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 8, 2009.

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