Geno Hayes News

You loved the "fade back to 1979" orange jerseys. You loved the effort, you loved the result, and you love the fact that there's hope.

Rod Wilson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers poses for his 2009 NFL headshot at photo day in Tampa, Florida.

It was a game of firsts for the Buccaneers as rookie quarterback Josh Freeman got Tampa Bay off the schnide in his first NFL start by throwing three touchdown passes, two of those coming in the fourth quarter, in a 38-28 come-from-behind win over Green Bay that saw the club and first-year coach Raheem Morris pick up their first win.

Amid an old school sea of 1979 Orange on a balmy Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, an iconic superstar was honored and perhaps a new star was born.

If Rich Bisaccia could concoct a perfect football script, it would look a lot like Tampa Bay's initial victory Sunday.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released center Sean Mahan and guard Marcus Johnson.

The idea was out there that this would be a chance for Tom Brady's iconic status to be evaluated on a larger stage.

The Patriots [ team stats ] got what they wanted yesterday. They got a walk in Wembley Park.

There is nothing that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can do with their defensive personnel, other than hope that they don't run into another offensive line like the Carolina Panthers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed wide receiver Yamon Figurs and released linebacker Matt McCoy on Tuesday.

Philadelphia's Leonard Weaver, scores a touchdown as Tampa Bay's Geno Hayes, tries to drag him down during first half action at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday October 11, 2009.

What music does the Bucs' Geno Hayes listen to most often? Rappers, "some laid-back stuff" and a few legends such as Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye.

Will safety Tanard Jackson, coming off a four-game suspension, be around long enough to see the Bucs find success again? [Times ] When it comes to the idea of rebuilding, maybe the Bucs should reconsider.

A TAMPA _ Everybody praying that defensiveA Gaines Adams will follow up the tenacity he displayed recording a sack and recovering a fumble against the Washington RedskinsA better lower their expectations for Adams this Sunday in Philadelphia.

The changes came quickly in the offseason, one shake-up after another. The arrival of a new coach and a new GM.

For more than a decade, defense defined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The names of their leaders read like a Hall of Fame ballot: Brooks, Sapp, Lynch, Barber.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed linebacker Matt McCoy and released wide receiver Mario Urrutia and re- signed him to the practice squad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneer Geno Hayes unsuccessfully tries to stop New York Giant Ahmad Bradshaw as the second quarter winds down at Raymond James Stadium Sunday September 27, 2009 in Tampa, Florida.

Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw stays on his feet for 7 yards to pick up a first down on third and 1 during the second quarter as Bucs defenders Ronde Barber, Will Allen and Geno Hayes struggle to bring him down.

By Gary Shelton and John Romano , Times Sports Columnists In Print: Sunday, September 27, 2009 This week's electronic conversation between Sports columnists Gary Shelton and John Romano: GS: You're a smart guy, John.