I fully agree with the decision to bench Keyshawn Johnson. His attitude, public comments and subpar play make me wonder why this didn't happen sooner. - BRIAN K. GAFFNEY, Phoenix

What is wrong with [Jon] Gruden? Is Keyshawn being sacked because he refuses to sit on the left hand of God? Has Gruden totally lost it? Since when is enthusiasm a crime? Keyshawn has deep feelings for the Bucs while most of his other teammates seem to be suffering from a deep and unending malaise. How much worse can it get? Apparently you aren't allowed to voice your opinion within hearing distance of the great one. What a crying shame. I say, pack Gruden up and send him back to California. BARB CAPODANNO, New Port Richey

Excellent move to terminate Keyshawn. That should get Warren Sapp's attention. Maybe he'll get back his mojo. Very proud of the move ... it shows our team has some pride and does not need troublemakers and disrespect from the likes of Keyshawn Johnson. Goodbye and good riddance! - DIANE COLLINS, Tampa

I sincerely believe that it is a huge mistake to bench Keyshawn Johnson. He has the potential to be the best receiver in the league. The big problem is that lately, in most games, Brad Johnson has not had the time to throw him the ball. - NED FOGLER, Clearwater

Now that Johnson has been cashiered, the rumor is Warren Sapp will be next. Don't you think if both these self-described superstars leave, the Bucs will have a tough time repeating as champions ... of jack-jawing? - JIM HALL, Edinburg, Texas

Goodbye Keyshawn. We know you never liked it in Tampa, now you can pursue other teams that might have you; although with your ego, I doubt anyone with half a brain would even give you a second glance. It's too bad too, as an athlete you are gifted and talented. Your attitude both on and off the field however is intolerable - as a player and as a person. I would say I wish you well with your future, but I'd rather just say so long! P.S.: Remember where you were when you show off that Super Bowl ring to your children someday. It may be the only one you ever earn. - DAVID HOUSTON, New Port Richey

I think that this may be a planned move by Johnson to work up a deal with Dallas. I say good riddance, he always thought he was better then he really is. - RICK CHANDLER, Zolfo Springs

Hallelujah! Throw Keyshawn a one-way bus ticket and pray he doesn't drop it. And throw Kenyatta `Hands' Walker a few $15,000 fines to match his penalties. Bet that'll cure his technique problems. Next boot in the pants? Sapp. Gruden to team: `You want a piece of me?' Go Coach! - MARY K. CLIFT, Tampa

Unfortunately, since the day he arrived, Keyshawn seemed to feel he had become a member of the `Keyshawn Buccaneers.' His book as a rookie should have sent a clear message that he was not out to become a team player. He has assumed special privileges such as not attending preseason training, opting rather to stay in California and `practice.' Not a way to make friends and influence people. This year this attitude has continued along these lines. Many people have questioned his [false start penalties] Sunday and several [missed] catches - it worked didn't it? The word I'm searching for to describe my feelings after he was dumped would be refreshing. I'm so glad they had the guts to make this move. The rest of the team can now come together once again. I'm looking forward to a renewed team attitude. - GAY J. VAUGHAN, Inverness

Keyshawn Johnson is not a one-main football team and he should learn to play with the other 19 men. His performance has not been in proportion with his pay. - RUSS WEITZ, New Port Richey

The defensive line can't stop the run, the backs get burned for touchdown passes, overall the defense repeatedly can't hold leads the offense gives them, special teams break down, the offensive line is "offensive," running backs have disappeared, the coaching is highly suspect and has lost control of the team; so the solution is to get rid of Keyshawn Johnson, a wide receiver? That's practically the only position on this team that has done its job this season. I can't say it's KJ's lack of production, if they only throw the ball to him three times in a game. This sounds as if it's more about ego than needs of the team. Maybe he should have bumped a ref, pulled a gun in traffic or ran a car into a family member; then he could have been one of the "coach's guys." - DAN RAPP, Tampa

I say good riddance to Keyshawn Johnson. He was nothing but a cancer in our locker room. I say we (fans) all get together and have an organized disposal of our Key merchandise purchased over the last two years, just as they did with O.J. Simpson's. It is so difficult for me to understand how selfish and pompous this man has become, and I think the change is well overdue. Jon Gruden is now our head coach and leader; I say we rally behind him and let him know "we believe" he can do it. As once said by Winston Churchill: "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - SELINA MATHEWS, Brandon

Football is a TEAM sport. Keyshawn is a "spoiled sport." The Bucs do not need a self-centered braggard. New York did not want him, now the Bucs do not want him. Send him to the Lions or Bears. - GEORGE LAVERTY, Avon Park

No more talking junk, and playing dunk. Great move for Gruden, and the team to regain some discipline. I say Sapp is next. Leave the Mouth at the House. - LeROY JOYCE, Tampa

Regarding Keyshawn Johnson being deactivated and no longer welcome at Buc One Place, I tend to agree with this decision. His penalty in the game on Sunday against Green Bay appeared out of character and almost intentional. He has been behaving like a California prima donna - me, me, me. I believe he has been an emotional drain on the Bucs' team. Hopefully, without his down attitude in the locker room the Bucs can regain their former confidence. - JOAN K. CLARK, Bradenton

Glad they made this move. Tampa is better off without him. I don't feel this way because the Bucs are not winning, it's because Johnson has never been a team player. After the episode on the sidelines with [Johnson yelling at] Gruden during last year's Monday night game, I lost all respect for him as a man and was embarrassed for Jon to have that played out on bational TV. Unfortunately Keyshawn will get picked up by another team, but he will never be a Terrell Owens, who will be looking for a new home after this season. Attitude plus touchdowns, I can live with that give and take. - HARRIS FLANAGIN, Tampa

If Keyshawn didn't want to be here, then he should have been gotten rid of a long time ago. A team is only as good as its weakest player and in this situation, Keyshawn is too weak for the Bucs. The Bucs should also get rid of Kenyatta Walker, who had caused us way too many penalties during this season. If he can learn to stop causing penalties, then they should get someone who can get the job done and do it right. - NULLY ANDERSON, Tampa

Glad to see him go. Now let's get rid of Sapp. - DAVE GEIGER, Tampa

Keyshawn Johnson is a flashlight, Joe Jurevicius is a star. - GLENDA HOWARD, Tampa

It's time for the Bucs to be a team. Keyshawn is not a team player. It seems that it's all about him. I won't miss him. - MARTY STRICKLER, Lakeland

I totally support the organization and its decision to deactivate Keyshawn Johnson for the remainder of the season. Over the past two years, his play has dropped and his mouth and attitude have picked up where his play has dropped. I think most of the people in the Tampa Bay area are and were getting tired of it. We have several other receivers who come in, play, and if they get the ball great, if not, that is great too. They are just happy to be part of the team. After all, football is team sport. I believe Joe Jurevicius and Keenan McCardell will do an excellent job picking up the slack. Keenan has already proven that. Unfortunately for Joe, he got injured. I personally believe that if we had Joe for the season, Keyshawn would have been removed a long time ago. Now that the cancer is gone from the world champions' locker room, they can finally focus on Monday night where their six-game winning streak will begin. - EDWARD R. SWARTZ, Clearwater