Hovan

Their culture and its imperatives are quite different from ours -- but I'm proud to have been adopted by Clan Ch'kara and to call Hovan my brother. "

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•Defensive line: Tackle Chris Hovan leads a group that is transitioning from a scheme that stresses speed and agility to one that values power and strength.

Change is the only sure thing as Bucs prepare for uncertainty 2009

Hovan recognizes the leadership void created by the departures of Brooks and the others and is prepared to step in.

Change is the only sure thing as Bucs prepare for uncertainty 2009

Defensive tackle Chris Hovan, entering his 10th NFL season, says players are still getting to know one another.

Change is the only sure thing as Bucs prepare for uncertainty 2009

"The Tampa 2 is predicated on drops and being in certain spots on the field," Hovan says.

Change is the only sure thing as Bucs prepare for uncertainty 2009

If Hovan and others on defense, such as Pro Bowl cornerback Ronde Barber, are to lead by example, they'll have to do it while learning a new system.

Change is the only sure thing as Bucs prepare for uncertainty 2009

Hovan was a starter last season but became expendable when the Buccaneers selected defensive tackles Gerald McCoy and Brian Price with their first two choices in the NFL draft.

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Chris Hovan and Ellis Wyms man the middle with the newly acquired Ryan Sims getting perhaps his final shot to make a mark in the NFL.

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Notes: Take your pick of the Bucs 'many needs in this spot, but Kiwanuka (who had 53 tackes, four sacks and two interceptions for the Giants as a rookie) provides the best value to a beleagured defensive line that counted journeymen Chris Hovan and Greg Spires as starters in 2006.

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Bennett TM 1, Sims 1, Hovan 0.5, TM 28, Crowder 1 11 11.0 11 0

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