Toliver released; Could end up in Orlando

T.T. Toliver has officially been released by the Storm. That means he is now free to sign with any team, including one that plays just 85 miles up the road.

Storm coach Tim Marcum said that he expects Toliver to attempt to catch on with the Orlando Predators. Marcum said he has been told that the wide receiver has already contacted Predators coach Jay Gruden and quarterback Shane Stafford, both of whom have strong ties to the Storm organization.

Reached by phone Tuesday afternoon, Stafford said he doesn't know anything specific about Toliver's future in Orlando, but that he would be open to playing with his former teammate.

Toliver, who could not be reached for comment, and Stafford played together in Tampa for a few years and work out together in the offseason.

"If he lands on his feet and its here, great," Stafford said.

Orlando has blown out the Storm twice this season. The Predators are 8-6, and will likely host a first-round playoff game. The Storm, at 7-7, can clinch a home playoff berth with a win in either of its last two games. It's highly unlikely that the Storm and Predators would face each other before the National Conference Championship Game. Even if they do meet in the postseason, Marcum said he is not daunted at the prospect of facing his former receiver.

"I worry about a lot of things: world peace, our soliders in Iraq; I worry about my taxes on my house," Marcum said. "I worry about a lot of things. T.T. Toliver is not one of them."