Ryan Sims News Archives

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers concluded their final minicamp practice this afternoon with two players still not in attendance.

DT Ryan Sims has started just two games in two seasons with the Bucs, but the former first-round draft pick is preparing for a bigger role this fall as a starter and a team leader.

When tackle Chris Hovan looks around One Buc Place these days, he sees a sizable defensive hole he would love to help fill: the leadership gap left by the departure of linebacker Derrick Brooks.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have already figured out which players will start on their defensive line in 2009.

After four years of buzz cuts, Chris Hovan is letting his naturally burnt orange hair grow out again.