A long-time fan favourite and originally played 10 seasons with the Bucs having been claimed on waivers from Miami. Became the regular starter at tight end in 1998 and only missed one start the next four seasons. Spent two seasons with Buffalo but returned to finish his career with the Bucs and was rewarded for his long NFL career by going to the 2006 Pro Bowl as a special teams' selection. Originally wore the 83 shirt in his first stint in Tampa and took the 86 shirt when he came back in 2004 but reverted to his old number the following year. Now more recognised as the color commentator on Buc radio alongside Gene Deckerhoff.