TEAM NEEDS/OFFSEASON STRATEGY The Bucs want to get younger on defense, which is why they released five veteran players - including Derrick Brooks - two days before the free-agent signing period began.
--Receivers coach Richard Mann said he'd like the Bucs to re-sign receiver Michael Clayton, who is likely to become an unrestricted free agent when the signing period begins Feb.
--Receivers coach Richard Mann said he'd like the Bucs to re-sign receiver Michael Clayton, who is likely to become an unrestricted free agent when the signing period begins Feb.