Ask Bucs players about the possibility of getting Brett Favre in a trade and they will say their quarterback is Jeff Garcia. There is no talk about getting Favre in the lockerroom.
Gruden answered questions about Favre on Friday and Saturday but by Sunday was getting visibly annoyed.
A further note on the Bucs, Sergey Ivanov,6-3 218 lbs., DB and WR has joined the Bucs for an extra spot in training camp as part of the NFL International Practice Squad Program. He will remain on the practice squad for the whole season but will not count against the 8 player limit. He can play in preseason, but not regular season games.
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Gruden annoyed, nah, couldnt be.

I think it would be a brave reporter that would continue to risk Mr. Gruden's wrath.
As for the Russian player, I am not acquainted with the International Practice Squad. Does anyone have any extra info on the subject?