TAMPA, Fla. -- Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib offered a reminder Sunday of why some of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' former decision-makers made him a first-round pick in 2008.
After a bumpy ride that included off-field issues and a four-game suspension for testing positive for Adderall, the Bucs had had enough of Talib, and he was traded to the New England Patriots during the 2012 season. Sunday was his first game back at Raymond James Stadium, and he returned with a flourish.
"It was special, man. I got a warm welcome off the plane, into the hotel, on the field," Talib said.