Bucs Bryant makes a point

Do your homework, Antonio Bryant said more than once Wednesday when asked about his big season. What he’s doing this year is nothing new to the Bucs receiver, who is heading toward a career year in receptions, yards and touchdowns.

Bryant not only is miffed that reporters, especially those on ESPN, keep referring to the “baggage” he brings to a team, but he is also steamed that nine receivers were picked ahead of him in the 2002 draft.

And Bryant is well aware of what those guys are doing these days. Compare them to Bryant’s season and the answer is not much.

Here is a breakdown of the first 10 receivers drafted in 2002:

Donte Stallworth, 13th pick, 14 catches, 141 yards, 1 TD.

Ashley Lelie, 19th pick, 11 catches, 197 yards, 2 TDs.

Javon Walker, 20th pick, 15 catches, 196 yards, 1 TD.

Jabar Gaffney, 33rd pick, 33 catches, 378 yards, 2TDs.

Josh Reed, 36th pick, 41 catches, 454 yards, 1TD.

Tim Carter, 46th pick, not playing.

Andre Davis, 47th pick, 10 catches, 155 yards, 0 TDs.

Reche Caldwell, 48th pick, not playing.

Antwaan Randle El, 62nd pick, 48 catches, 557 yards, 3TDs.

Antonio Bryant, 63rd pick, 936 yards, 5 TDs.