One for the record books

Published: September 9th, 2008
By Bucs Beat

Yes, we're two days removed from Sunday's season opener, but I stumbled upon an eye-opening tidbit that you'll probably find amazing.

The Saints' Devery Henderson's 84-yard touchdown reception was the longest completion allowed by the Bucs since Dec. 23, 1995. That's when Detroit's Scott Mitchell hooked up with Brett Perriman for a 91-yard touchdown. Overall, the Drew Brees-to-Henderson play is the second longest pass allowed by the Bucs in franchise history, behind the aforementioned Detroit play.

Cornerback Ronde Barber tripped while pursuing Henderson, but it's questionable at best to say Barber would have caught him.

It's just one more unflattering moment from Sunday's loss.

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