By Dan Parr
Sept. 4, 2008

Sources in Tampa see a revolving door developing when it comes to the Buccaneers' No. 2 starting receiver. In a crowded field consisting of Antonio Bryant, Ike Hilliard, Maurice Stovall and Michael Clayton, no one has stepped up to claim the role, much to the frustration of head coach Jon Gruden. It appears Bryant will get the start opposite Joey Galloway in Week One, but close observers of the team say his hold on the job is tenuous and still called the competition wide open. It could be a fairly fluid rotation of starters through the first couple weeks of the season. Bucs players don't see the field, and certainly don't gain starting jobs, without Gruden's trust. Word is Gruden trusts Hilliard the most of the group, but although Hilliard might be a solid possession receiver, the veteran doesn't have much breakaway ability, which already has cleared the way for players like Bryant and Stovall, who had very strong preseasons.