On a crisp night, the Bucs passing game seemed crisper, and receiver Antonio Bryant frequently was the beneficiary. In one of his best nights since the Bucs signed him as a free agent in March, Bryant finished with six catches for 115 yards. His 47-yard TD catch from Jeff Garcia on the Bucs' sixth play from scrimmage is the team's longest pass play of the season.
Talk about the TD catch.
It was a blitz, something that we had insight on all week during practice, and we were looking forward to it. And I think Jeff kind of wanted to go deep since we haven't had a completion over 40 yards and everyone's kind of antsy to make a big play down the field, so it all went together.
Coach Jon Gruden spoke about a receiver being able to keep himself alive. How vital is that in this offense?
I felt really comfortable out there and I saw a lot of things on the run, the coverage breaking down, so I knew Jeff was probably getting blitzed or under pressure, so I just looked to come back toward him.
How much easier is this offense getting for you?
I told Doug Williams after the game and (receivers) coach Richard Mann I felt real comfortable out there today. I felt like I broke a brand new car in.
Do you feel a little blessed now that you realize you're in a good place for yourself?
I realized that when I signed the contract.
Talk about how you and Garcia are clicking. You're obviously on the same wavelength.
I just know Jeff. Jeff has something I saw in Tony Romo when I was with the Cowboys and it's something you can't coach in quarterbacks, and that's tenacity. He's got that knack to make a play. You saw him do that on that one play to Jameel Cook when he flicked the ball to him. I know you guys have been out here with Jeff for the last two years or so, and that's what he does. And I know what type of guy he is, so I try to stay alive and make plays for him when he's on the run.
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