Article: Buccaneers' defense poised to face explosive Garcia, Owens; Money time: Tampa Bay thinking Super Bowl

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Derrick Brooks gladly would trade the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for a Super Bowl ring.

"That's what you play the game for," Tampa Bay's six-time Pro Bowl linebacker said, looking ahead to today's playoff game between the Buccaneers (12-4) and the San Francisco 49ers (11-6).

The Bucs set a franchise record for victories, shared the NFL's best record and had the league's best defense during the regular season. Ultimately, though, the NFC South champions know they will be judged on how well they do in the playoffs.

"I pride myself on being one of the cornerstones of this franchise, changing it from one of the worst to one of the best, and the only way we can ...

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