Hayes hopes to make mark with Buccaneers (AP)

Hayes hopes to make mark with Buccaneers (AP)
Rather than dwell on the past, Geno Hayes insists on talking about the future. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ sixth-round draft pick had some off-field troubles in college at Florida State, but sees no reason why they should hinder him from becoming a successful NFL linebacker. He says his problems are behind him and he’s eager to make the most of his opportunity with the Bucs.

Diabetic QB says he’s back to full strength
Jay Cutler’s blood sugars are down, his are spirits up and his fastball is back. The Denver Broncos‘ third-year quarterback said Wednesday during the team’s passing camp that he feels like his old, strong self and a new man now that he’s got his Type 1 diabetes under control thanks to an insulin pump and a change in his diet.

Ex-Lions QB Jeff Garcia may sit out as he seeks contract extension

TAMPA, Fla. - Jeff Garcia knows what his addition meant to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season.

Talib visits Bucs, eager to get started (AP)
Aqib Talib fielded question after question. When he finally encountered one he couldn’t answer, the first-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got some unexpected assistance. “My first name means the last to come. I’m the youngest out of four kids. My last name, I don’t know,” the ballhawking cornerback said Monday before being joined on a podium by Bucs coach Jon Gruden.

Former Bucs lineman found dead (PA SportsTicker)
TAMPA, Florida (Ticker) - Thomas McHale, a former offensive lineman with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was found dead in a friend’s home Sunday morning. He was 45.

Retired DT sees McFadden as good fit (Yahoo! Sports)
Even though Oakland’s run D was so bad in ‘07, Warren Sapp says Darren McFadden was the way to go.

Garica unhappy contract talks progress at ’snail’s pace’ (Yahoo! Sports)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took the field Tuesday for their second set of organized team activities of the…

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