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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2008 Draft Preview

(Sports Network) - Picking wide receivers in the first round is a tricky thing indeed (see: Charles Rogers, Mike Williams), but with Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard both on the decline, the Bucs seem certain to roll the dice in that regard. Tampa probably won't get Oklahoma's Malcolm Kelly with this pick, meaning the choice could be among Devin Thomas (Michigan State), Limas Sweed (Texas), and DeSean Jackson (Cal). That's not to say the Bucs don't have other needs (offensive tackle, defensive end, cornerback), but they have a better chance of finding ready-to-play figures at those positions in the second, third, and fourth rounds. As for the quarterback spot, Tampa sent a message about their plans when they traded for Brian Griese last month. The Bucs look certain to wait another year before locating Jeff Garcia's heir apparent.

2007 Record: 9-7

First Pick: No. 20

Number of Selections: 5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2007 - Gaines Adams (DE, Clemson); 2006 - Davin Joseph (G, Oklahoma); 2005 - Cadillac Williams (RB, Auburn); 2004 - Michael Clayton (WR, Louisiana State); 2003 - none; 2002 - none; 2001 - Kenyatta Walker (OT, Florida); 2000 - none; 1999 - Anthony McFarland (DT, LSU); 1998 - none; 1997 - Warrick Dunn (RB, Florida State), Reidel Anthony (WR, Florida); 1996 - Regan Upshaw (DE, California), Marcus Jones (DE, North Carolina); 1995 - Warren Sapp (DT, Miami-Florida) , Derrick Brooks (LB, Florida State); 1994 - Trent Dilfer (QB, Fresno State); 1993 - Eric Curry (DE, Alabama); 1992 - none; 1991 - Charles McRae (OT, Tennessee); 1990 - Keith McCants (DE, Alabama).

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Matt Bryant had three field goals, including the go-ahead kick with 1:55 remaining, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held on to edge the New Orleans Saints, 23-20, in a key NFC South bout.

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