Sixth-round draft pick Geno Hayes (Florida State) hopes to make an impact with the Buccaneers, according to the AP. Hayes said, "Everybody says they are going to come in with a chip on their shoulder. I dont do the chip thing. Im happy to be here. If you play with anger, youre going to mess up some kind of way." He also thinks he has the tools to be a great NFL player, and Coach Jon Gruden said, "He has athletic ability. Hes whats advertised. Hes going to be a good contact player, I think, when we start putting the pads on. Hes instinctive. He has good functional speed. He appears natural and comfortable in this defense. Were excited by that. But for all these guys, its a big learning curve."
Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden has hinted newly-drafted rookie CB Aqib Talib could be a factor at receiver on the offensive side of the ball this season, according to Pro Football Weekly.
With a short list of less-than-attractive options at QB in Chicago, reports have surfaced suggesting the team is keeping a close eye on the status of Tampa Bay's Chris Simms , according to the Chicago Tribune.
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