ABuccsFan

Guess who’s breathing down Paul Gruber’s neck.

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Paul Gruber is one of the most accomplished players in Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise history. A first-round pick in 1988, he became the teams’ starting left tackle for more than a decade before retiring after the 1999 season. During his 11 years as a Buccaneer, Gruber both played in and started a total of 183 games.

That makes Gruber, in one sense, the ultimate Buccaneer. No player has put Tampa Bay’s uniform on more times than this taciturn lineman (both orange and pewter in his case), and no player has played the game’s opening snap as often.

Yet.

As we mentioned, someone’s breath is hot on Gruber’s nape. If you guessed Derrick Brooks, you get only partial credit.

By the end of the 2006 season, Gruber is likely to be bumped off the top of both lists. However, Brooks isn’t necessarily going to do all of the bumping. Here are the top three players on both charts in team history:

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Professor

I think that caddy has a real shot to break the single season rushing record for sure.

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CP24

He was 300 + yards short and missed 3 games, thats pretty good, hopefully there is NO sophmore slump for this kid

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ABuccsFan

Alstott becoming the alltime leading reciever is the real intriguing one. So many football fans don't appreciate what Mike has brought to the table.

UCFNoleFan

Alstott IMO has been overlooked for years. He only gets love from Madden, who always puts him where he belongs. He is one of the best short yardage and power runners in recent history, unfortunately injuries slowed him, but he still plays like a young guy.

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lambertjr

A KO return for a TD would be a nice recordbreaker.

Professor

i know it is a crazy thing that they don't have a KO for a TD, do they even have a punt return.

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ABuccsFan

Yes, we do. Thank you very much.

Funny thing, the first play of the 2002 season was an opening kickoff return for a TD. Yes it was preseason game against the Dolphins, and that's the way it started. I truly stated to those among me, "that is a sign, we're going to win the SuperBowl this year." I was have tilted, and carrying on like a nut. My 85 year old Great Uncle asked me if I was on dope. True story. We do know what happened at the end if the 2002 season.

gruntbygod

It does say alot about him that, as a FB, he is close to being the teams All-Time reception leader

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Professor

it also says how poor the history of the WR position is for the buccs, LOL

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