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PRO: Entering his eighth season, Buchanon signed as an unrestricted free agent with Detroit March 5, 2009. In 2008 Buchanon started in all 16 games played for the first time in his career and amassed 48 tackles, two interceptions (including a 26-yard touchdown return), six passes defensed, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Buchanon saw action in a total of 42 games (33 starts) for the Bucs and recorded 137 tackles, seven interceptions (45 yards), 16 passes defensed two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a touchdown. In 2006, Buchanon played in 10 games for the Buccaneers and in four with the Texans prior being released by Houston October 16, 2006. Buchanon played in 10 games with four starts for the Texans in 2005 after being traded to the club by Oakland April 20, 2005 for second and third-round draft picks in the 2005 draft. Originally entered the league as a first-round pick (17th overall) by the Raiders in the 2002 NFL Draft and spent the first three seasons (2002-04) of his career in Oakland recording 113 tackles, 11 interceptions (326 yards), four touchdowns, 24 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries in 36 games played with 26 starts.
MANE FACTS:
• Enrolled in the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program at the Harvard Business School and at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University during the 2007 offseason.
• As a youth, Buchanon enjoyed any team that had CB Deion Sanders and RB Bo Jackson. He also enjoyed watching the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders.
• Some of Buchanon’s favorite television shows include: Entourage, 24 and The Game on BET.
• On game days Buchanon likes to incorporate some meditation prior to taking the field. He also thinks about the things that he worked on at practice and make sure that he gets his keys and see the same looks during the game.
• Once Buchanon leaves the football field he turns into an entrepreneur and is currently trying to learn a lot about business.
• During the offseason, Buchanon is working on a lot of real estate projects and also loves being around kids, with a passion for high school sports. His younger brother just committed to the University of Miami and he looks forward to attending games down there as well.
• After his football career, Buchanon would like to have a couple of businesses and would want to coach high school football and maybe mess around with college sports to learn a little bit more about the game from a coaching perspective and try to help kids out, help them understand that there’s a lot of things that some kids might not be prepared for.
• Cousin, Jevon Kearse, plays for the Tennessee Titans (1999-2003, 2008) and played for the Philadelphia Eagles (2004-07).
2008: Started in all 16 games played. Finished season with 48 tackles, two interceptions (33 yards), including a 26-yard return for a touchdown, six passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
2007: Appeared in 16 contests with 13 starts. Also started lone playoff game. Part of a defense that surrendered a league-low 170.5 passing yards per game and ranked second in the league, surrendering 278.4 yards per game. Set a career-high with 63 tackles, ranked second on the team with three interceptions and ranked third with a career high 11 passes defensed. Added a forced fumble, returned a team-high 16 punts for 55 yards and returned two kickoffs for 15 yards.
• Recorded first interception of the season vs. St. Louis (9/23).
• Finished with six tackles and three passes defensed in start against the Panthers (9/30).
• Recorded a career-high 11 tackles at Indianapolis (10/7).
• Totaled seven tackles, one interception and a pass defensed against the Titans (10/14).
2006:Played in 14 games (four with Houston and 10 with Tampa Bay) with four starts (with Tampa). Notched 30 tackles, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and eight passes defensed on the season. Added 14 punt returns for 95 yards. With the Texans, returned five kickoffs for 106 yards.
2005: Played in 10 games with six starts for Houston. Totaled 35 tackles and four passes defensed.
2004: Started 14 games at right cornerback for the Oakland Raiders. Collected 59 tackles, 0.5 sack, one fumble recovery, three interceptions and nine passes defensed. Returned one interception for a touchdown. Averaged 5.8 yards on 21 punt returns.
2003: Played in all 16 games, starting 11 at right cornerback for the Raiders. Registered 44 tackles, two forced fumbles and led the team with a career high six interceptions. Also led team with 10 passes defensed. Interception total tied for second in the AFC and fifth in the NFL. Racked up 176 return yards on his six picks (29.3 avg.), taking two to the end zone. Returned 36 punts for 491 yards (13.6 avg.) and two touchdowns. Ranked second in the AFC and sixth in the NFL in punt return average.
2002: As a rookie saw playing time in six games for the AFC champion Oakland Raiders and started in three games at right cornerback. Posted 21 tackles, two interceptions and five passes defensed. Returned one pick 81 yards for a touchdown. Also returned 15 punts for 178 yards (11.9 avg.) and one touchdown.
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Greg Spires 94
Position: DE
Height: 6-1
Weight: 265
Birthdate: 8/12/1974
Experience: 8
College: Florida State
Hometown: Cape Coral, FL
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Florida State from 1994-97... Played linebacker, nose guard and defensive end during his career for the Seminoles... Career totals of 115 tackles (59 solo) and 18 sacks... Started eight out of nine games played during his senior year... Missed first three games while recovering from fractured fibula... Totaled 32 tackles (17 solo), 10 sacks, 14 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles... Selected second-team All-ACC... As a junior, he played in 11 games with no starts... Tallied 35 tackles (20 solo), seven sacks and nine tackles for loss... Had career-high 42 tackles as a sophomore from his defensive tackle spot... Also registered five tackles for loss, one sack and two passes defensed... Saw limited action as a freshman with six tackles as a reserve nose guard... Redshirted in 1993.
PRO
Tenacious and aggressive performer who boasts an exemplary work ethic... Unselfish player who has solidified the left end position… Has started 31 of the last 32 games for Tampa Bay… Efficient run stopper who exhibits fine pass rushing ability… Received MVP consideration in Super Bowl XXXVII after registering three tackles, one sack, and two passes defensed in the 48-21 win over the Oakland Raiders... Career statistics include 170 tackles, 20.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and 10 passes defensed... Has played in 89 career games with 38 starts... Has played in four career playoff games with three starts, adding 14 tackles, four sacks and two passes defensed... Placed on injured reserve by the Patriots (12/14/99) and was re-signed (4/30/01)... Released by New England (9/3/01) prior to the start of the 2001 season, but was claimed by Cleveland the next day… Originally entered the league as a third round draft selection (83rd overall) by the New England Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft.
PERSONAL
Married to Dara... Couple has one daughter, Leila... Nicknamed the Crane by his teammates for his inspiring defensive play… Participated in the Buccaneers 2002 College Graduate Poster that encourages area youth to stay in school... Took part in the second annual “Bucs Easter Egg Hunt,” visiting and taking pictures with many of the nearly 4,000 child participants... Attended Mariner High School in Cape Coral, FL, where he was a standout linebacker and fullback... Earned District Player of the Year and All-Region honors after rushing for over 900 yards as a senior... Blocked three punts and averaged 11 tackles per game during his high school career... Born Gregory Tyrone Spires on August 12, 1974 in Mariana, Florida.
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