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By Times Staff
Published December 27, 2004

[Times photo: Carrie Pratt] Ronde Barber walks away from a Panthers' celebration. Photos PANTHERS 37, BUCS 20 Finally, They're out Bucs have no answer for star receiver Next season, not record, on Clayton's mind Quotebook Reggie White is praised by saddened Bucs 'Disgruntled employee' vents frustrations Bucs Extra Game balls COMMENTARY John Romano: Gimme five Gary Shelton: Lack of smarts leaves Bucs smarting

NICK GOINGS, PANTHERS RB

It makes you wonder what the Bucs' fifth-string tailback looks like. And, please, can we see him?

- GARY SHELTON

JAKE DELHOMME, PANTHERS QB

One more victory, and he will have piloted the first team to make the playoffs after starting 1-7.

- RICK STROUD

MUHSIN MUHAMMAD, PANTHERS WR

If you were wondering what a Pro Bowl receiver looks like, look at Carolina's No. 87.

- ROGER MILLS

MICHAEL CLAYTON, BUCS WR

What we already knew is official: Clayton is the best rookie receiver in Bucs history.

- JOANNE KORTH

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