| WHERE ARE THEY NOW? One of the most interesting parts of being a Buccaneer fan, is finding out what has happened to former heroes after they left Tampa and hung up their cleats. Some are good stories, some not so good, but all are interesting tales to tell all the same. |
 Obed AririKicker, 1984. Dave Scheiber of the St.Petersburg Times found Ariri working as a cab driver in Tampa in July 2004. Click here for the feature |
 Kerwin BellQuarterback, 1989 Although he never got into a game with the Bucs, the former Gator favourite had an interesting career. Click here for the feature |
 Reggie CobbRunning back, 1990-93 Ranked as one of the top backs in Buc history, Cobb now plies his trade in the scouting department. Click here for the feature |
 Bert EmanuelWide Receiver, 1998-99 Always known for "The non-catch" from the 1999 title game against the Rams. Now runs KAOS sports. Click here for the feature |
 Lamar GlennDraft pick, 1999. Having not made the Bucs' roster and pursued his dream through the Arena League, Glenn is now teaching in Florida. Click here for the feature |
 Randy HedbergQuarterback, 1977 The unknown QB from Minot State is now the head coach of St.Cloud State college in North Dakota. Click here for the feature |
 Bob HewkoQuarterback, 1983. Never made it into a game but is now more well-known for having been a sports talk radio show host in the Tampa area. Click here for the feature |
 Dexter ManleyDefensive End, 1991. Kicked out of the NFL for drug abuse and found himself watching the 2004 Super Bowl from inside a state prison. Click here for the feature |
 Martin MayhewCornerback, 1993-96 Having got his law degree, the former Buc and Redskin CB is now working his way in the Lions' front office. Click here for the feature |
 Booker ReeseDefensive End, 1982-84. The sad story of a former 1st round draft pick bust who has been in and out of jail through recent years. Click here for the feature |
 Dan SileoDefensive Line, 1987. His Buc career was just 10 games but now hosts the early morning show on WDAE 620 The Sports Animal. Click here for the feature |
Mike Simmonds Tackle, 1987-89Only played five games in his career because of injury but now a very successful high school coach in the Tampa area. Click here for the feature |
 Hugh GreenLinebacker, 1981-85 Forced a trade to Miami on leaving Tampa and has had an interesting time since including coaching in NFL Europe. Click here for the feature |
 Theo BellWide Receiver, 1981-85 The former third receiver who fought the biggest struggle of all waiting for a kidney transplant. Click here for the feature |
 Perry TuttleWide Receiver, 1984 Played but three games for the Bucs but is now a motivational speaker and Chaplain for the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats. Click here for the feature |
 Casey WeldonQuarterback, 1993-96 The one-time Barcelona Dragon now combines a successful business career with a high-school coaching job. Click here for the feature |
Larry Lawrence Quarterback, 1976Only played one game for the expansion Bucs and didn't complete a pass. Now recovering from a heart transplant operation. feature-lawrence.html |