The fact that the Caddy has a chance to be the Bucs’ first true offensive superstar in team history (discuss) makes him a front-runner here. Last year’s offensive Rookie of the Year has the kind of panache and dazzle that spellbinds fans and gets ’em chattering at the water cooler on Mondays. And Tuesdays. It doesn’t hurt that he has a high-watt smile and thus far seems every bit the good guy.
This article appears in Sep 13-19, 2006.