Sports Illustrated’s (admittantly early) mock draft has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selecting Darrius Heyward-Bey from Maryland with their #19 pick in the 1st round. Heyward-Bey will probably compliment Antonio Bryant as the Bucs 1 & 2 wide receivers, assuming they lose Joey Galloway and Michael Clayton to free agency. It may take some time for Heyward-Bey to adjust to the NFL, and he’s leaving college prior to his senior season.

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I know a lot of use were disappointed with the end of this NFL season, but it’s important to remember that the Bucs have seen leaner times. It was just a few decades ago that the Bucs never contended for a playoff spot. Here are some highlights from those oh-so-low years:

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