Tim Brown is shown at a news conference announcing his release from the Oakland Raiders in Napa, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004. Brown wants fans and teammates to remember him as the best receiver in Raiders history _ and not as an over-the-hill veteran who overstayed his welcome. Unwilling to accept a sharply reduced role in Oakland's offense, Brown will be released by the Raiders on Thursday after 16 seasons. The 38-year-old receiver agreed with owner Al Davis' decision to part ways with the last former member of the Los Angeles Raiders and the longest-tenured player in franchise history. (AP Photo/Napa Register, Scot Tucker) Ran on: 08-10-2004 Ran on: 08-10-2004 Ran on: 08-11-2004
 Tim Brown is expected to fill Tampa Bay's short-term need for an experienced wide receiver. Ran on: 08-11-2004
 Tim Brown is expected to fill Tampa Bay's short-term need for an experienced wide receiver. Ran on: 10-24-2004
 Rich Gannon, who broke a vertebra on a hit by Tampa Bay's Derrick Brooks, is among the missing. Ran on: 10-24-2004
 Rich Gannon, who broke a vertebra on a hit by Tampa Bay's Derrick Brooks, is among the missing. MAGS OUT MANDATORY CREDIT Photo: SCOT TUCKER