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2002
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Jan. 26
Bucs 48
Raiders 21
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Jan. 19
Bucs 27
Eagles 10
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Jan. 12
Bucs 31
49ers 6
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Dec. 29
Bucs 15
Bears 0
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Dec. 23
Steelers 17
Bucs 7
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Dec. 15
Bucs 23
Lions 20
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Dec. 8
Bucs 34
Falcons 10
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Dec. 1
Saints 23
Bucs 20
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Nov. 24
Bucs 21,
Packers 7
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Nov. 17
Bucs 23,
Panthers 10
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Nov. 3
Bucs 38,
Vikings 24
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Oct. 27
Bucs 12,
Panthers 9
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Oct. 20
Eagles 20,
Bucs 10
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Oct. 13
Bucs 17,
Browns 3
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Oct. 6
Bucs 20,
Falcons 6
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Sept. 29
Bucs 35,
Bengals 7
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Sept. 22
Bucs 26,
Rams 14
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Sept. 15
Bucs 25,
Ravens 0
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Sept. 8
Saints 26,
Bucs 20
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Offensive matchups
FULLBACK
Traditionally a blocker for the running back, Oakland’s man sticks to that role while Tampa Bay’s is used more as a battering-ram runner and pass receiver. |
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| No. 40 Mike Alstott |
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No. 40 Jon Ritchie |
| 6-foot-1, 248 pounds |
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6-foot-1, 250 pounds |
| College: Purdue |
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College: Stanford |
| Hometown: Joliet, IL |
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Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pa. |
| Salary: $600,000 |
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Salary: $525,000 |
| Years in league: 7 |
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Years in league: 5 |
| Backup: Jameel Cook |
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Backup: Zack Crockett |
RUNNING BACK
Just like it sounds, his primary responsibility is to run the ball. Also can catch passes. |
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Raiders |
| No. 32 Michael Pittman |
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No. 25 Charlie Garner |
| 6-foot-5, 45% pounds |
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5-foot-10, 190 pounds |
| College: Fresno State |
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College: Tennessee |
| Hometown: San Diego |
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Hometown: Fairfax, Va. |
| Salary: $525,000 |
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Salary: $1,525,000 |
| Years in league: 5 |
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Years in league: 9 |
| Backup: Aaron Stecker |
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Backup: Tyrone Wheatley |
WIDE RECEIVERS
Catch passes from the quarterback. Oakland’s corps boasts two certain Hall of Famers, Tampa Bay’s leading receiver is known more for his outspoken demeanor. |
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Raiders |
| No. 19 Keyshawn Johnson |
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No. 81 Tim Brown |
| 6-foot-4, 212 pounds |
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6-foot, 195 pounds |
| College: USC |
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College: Notre Dame |
| Hometown: Los Angeles |
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Hometown: Dallas |
| Years in league: 7 |
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Years in league: 15 |
| Salary: $1,500,000 |
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Salary: $2,650,000 |
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| No. 87 Keenan McCardell |
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No. 80 Jerry Rice |
| 6-foot-1, 191 pounds |
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6-foot-2, 200 pounds |
| College: Nevada-Las Vegas |
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College: Miss. Valley State |
| Hometown: Houston |
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Hometown: Crawford, Miss. |
| Years in league: 11 |
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Years in league: 18 |
| Salary: $750,000 |
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Salary: $850,000 |
| Backups: Joe Jurevicius |
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Backups: Jerry Porter |
| Karl Williams |
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Marcus Knight |
QUARTERBACK
Perhaps the most important man on the field, he directs the entire offense. Can pass or run. Oakland’s quarterback is the league MVP, but many argue Tampa Bay’s also had a season worthy of the award. |
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Raiders |
| No. 14 Brad Johnson |
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No. 12 Rich Gannon |
| 6-foot-5, 224 pounds |
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6-foot-3, 210 pounds |
| College: Florida State |
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College: Delaware |
| Hometown: Black Mountain, N.C. |
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Hometown: Philadelphia |
| Years in league: 11 |
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Years in league: 15 |
| Salary: $3,500,000 |
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Salary: $1,000,000 |
| Backup: Rob Johnson |
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Backup: Marques Tuiasosopo |
TIGHT END
Lines up on right side of offensive line, usually as blocker but also useful as a receiver. Both teams utilize frequently in offenses that favor short passes. |
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| No. 84 Ken Dilger |
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No. 88 Doug Jolley |
| 6-foot-5, 255 pounds |
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6-foot-4, 250 pounds |
| College: Illinois |
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College: Brigham Young |
| Hometown: Mariah Hill, Ind. |
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Hometown: St. George, Utah |
| Years in league: 8 |
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Years in league: Rookie |
| Salary: $650,000 |
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Salary: $225,000 |
| Backup: Rickey Dudley |
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Backup: Marcus Williams |
CENTER
Snaps the ball to the quarterback to begin play, makes blocking calls for the rest of the offensive line. |
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| No. 62 Jeff Christy |
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No. 63 Barret Robbins |
| 6-foot-3, 285 pounds |
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6-foot-3, 320 |
| College: Pittsburgh |
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College: TCU |
| Hometown: Freeport, Pa. |
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Hometown: Houston |
| Years in league: 10 |
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Years in league: 8 |
| Salary: $2,000,000 |
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Salary: $1,000,000 |
| Backup: Todd Washington |
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Backup: Adam Treu |
LEFT TACKLE
Anchors left side of offensive line, number one duty is protection of a quarterback’s blind side from opponent’s best pass rusher. |
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Raiders |
| No. 72 Roman Oben |
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No. 65 Barry Sims |
| 6-foot-4, 305 |
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6-foot-5, 300 |
| College: Louisville |
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College: Utah |
| Hometown: Washington, D.C. |
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Hometown: Park City, Utah |
| Years in league: 7 |
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Years in league: 4 |
| Salary: $525,000 |
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Salary: $450,000 |
| Backup: Lomas Brown |
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Backup: Chad Slaughter |
RIGHT TACKLE
Like left tackle, must protect quarterback from outside pass rushers. Oakland’s is a longtime veteran, Tampa Bay’s adjusted after moving from left tackle. |
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Raiders |
| No. 67 Kenyatta Walker |
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No. 72 Lincoln Kennedy |
| 6-foot-5, 302 pounds |
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6-foot-6, 335 pounds |
| College: Florida |
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College: Washington |
| Hometown: Meridian, Miss. |
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Hometown: San Diego |
| Years in league: 2 |
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Years in league: 10 |
| Salary: $430,000 |
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Salary: $1,400,000 |
| Backup: Cornell Green |
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Backup: Langston Walker |
LEFT GUARD
Between tackle and center, also important in pass protection but can pull in running formations. Tampa Bay’s played despite a broken leg and broken eye socket. |
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Raiders |
| No. 71 Kerry Jenkins |
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No. 74 Matt Stinchcomb |
| 6-foot-5, 305 pounds |
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6-foot-6, 310 pounds |
| College: Troy State |
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College: Georgia |
| Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Ala. |
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Hometown: Lilburn, Ga. |
| Years in league: 5 |
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Years in league: 4 |
| Salary: $600,000 |
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Salary: $492,500 |
| Backup: Todd Washington |
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Backup: Brad Badger |
RIGHT GUARD
Duties similar to left guard. Oakland’s is a former Buc, Tampa Bay’s has recovered from an early-season knee injury. |
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Raiders |
| No. 60 Cosey Coleman |
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No. 73 Frank Middleton |
| 6-foot-4, 322 pounds |
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6-foot-4, 330 |
| College: Tennessee |
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College: Arizona |
| Hometown: Clarkston, Ga. |
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Hometown: Beaumont, Tex. |
| Years in league: 3 |
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Years in league: 6 |
| Salary: $375,000 |
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Salary: $525,000 |
| Backup: Cornell Green |
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Backup: Brad Badger |
SPECIAL TEAMS: PLACEKICKER
Handles kickoffs, field goals and points after touchdowns. Last year’s Super Bowl was decided by a kicker. |
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Raiders |
| No. 7 Martin Gramatica |
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No. 11 Sebastian Janikowski |
| 5-foot-8, 170 pounds |
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6-foot-2, 255 pounds |
| College: Kansas State |
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College: Florida State |
| Hometown: LaBelle |
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Hometown: Daytona Beach |
| Years in league: 4 |
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Years in league: 3 |
| Salary: $450,000 |
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Salary: $700,000 |
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