Poised veteran leader who mans the middle linebacker position with a combination of athleticism and intelligence for one of the NFL’s top defenses... Determined and cerebral, utilizing great speed to make plays from sideline to sideline... Possesses uncommon range for a linebacker, allowing him to cover wide receivers and tight ends attempting to exploit the deep middle of the field... Continually maximizes his abilities by spending significant time in the film room... Quarterback of the Buccaneers defense who calls the defensive signals... Made a seamless transition to the middle linebacker position en route to earning his first Pro Bowl selection in 2002 while also helping lead the Buccaneers to its first Super Bowl championship... Finished second on the club with a career-high 163 tackles in 2004 while adding a career-high 3.5 sacks... Posted a personal-best two interceptions in 2002... Has played all three linebacker positions... Started at the strongside spot for three seasons (1999-2001)... Earned starting SLB role in 1999 after seeing significant action as one of Tampa Bay’s top special teams performers... His 31 special teams tackles in 1999 are a club record... Career totals include 653 tackles and 77 special teams stops... His 653 tackles rank seventh all-time in team history... Also has posted 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble, six fumble recoveries and 21 passes defensed in his career... Has added four career INTs, including two returned for TDs... Had a 25-yard INT return for a score at Cincinnati (9/29/02) and owns the longest play in team history with a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown against Green Bay (10/7/01)... Has played in 120 career games with 85 starts... Also played in nine playoff games with six starts... Played first two professional seasons in the CFL prior to making the jump to the NFL with the Buccaneers in 1997... Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins in 1994 before being waived during training camp.