Bryant will kick today
It's official: Matt Bryant will kick for the Bucs today, one day after several members of the organization attended the funeral for his 3-month old son, Matthew Tryson.
There was never much doubt in Bryant's mind that he wanted to be with his teammates today. He told them early in the week he planned to play today against the Green Bay Packers. Consequently, the Bucs did not sign a place-kicker.
No doubt Bryant will be playing with a heavy heart after an emotional week. On Wednesday, Bryant's wife, Melissa, discovered that Tryson wasn't breathing when she went to wake the kids up for school.
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Good luck to you and the Bucs today Matt.
Let's hope the Bucs score so many points you will not be put into a pressurized situation.
Our hearts & prayers are with you.
Posted by: Leo in Canada | September 28, 2008 at 11:14 AM
I pray u hit a 64 yard winning field goal
Posted by: dylan | September 28, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Every fan bows down in front of you Matt. You've got a heart of a lion. Thank you
Posted by: sandro | September 28, 2008 at 12:55 PM
3rd and long, lets go!!
Posted by: stephen | September 28, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Come on Gaines, watch the ball. No excuse for that
Posted by: stephen | September 28, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Barber fell down, whats the deal with the field. I thought this was one of the best fields in the league. Still early, lets go Bucs!!
Posted by: Stephen | September 28, 2008 at 01:14 PM
That was good coverage, Bryant made a poor break into the route and didnt take the inside position away. They need to start getting a little more creative and start running out of different formations.
Posted by: Stephen | September 28, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Garcia did not even throw 6 picks last season.. The bucs are winning in spite if their an,,, garcia should be griese will eventually cost the buds the season
Posted by: perry wilson | September 28, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Sorry to hear about your son. My thought and prayer are with you and your family. Great game today!!
Posted by: Cahty | September 28, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Our prayers are with you and your family. We are Redskins fans in DC but grieve with the rest of the football family over your loss. God Bless You.
Posted by: Sharon | September 28, 2008 at 04:22 PM
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted by: | September 28, 2008 at 04:53 PM
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember you will see your son again in heaven.
Posted by: Sonja | September 28, 2008 at 05:28 PM
Great game guys. Way to play from your hearts!!!! This one was for Tryson.
Posted by: ataylor | September 28, 2008 at 06:58 PM
Matt,
I was blessed in that when I lost my son Chris due to an accident, I had him in my life for 35 years. He was and still is a sweet and loving young man who loved all, especially the joy of children and I said a prayer that God will let Chris help watch over your beautiful son till you are with him. God bless you and your wife, your family and friends.
Posted by: Pat Lamrouex | September 28, 2008 at 07:12 PM