Depressing News About Former Bucs LB
April 22nd, 2021
In bad shape.
Joe hates to type this kind of story.
It seems former Bucs linebacker Geno Hayes is clinging to life, based on a story this morning from Jim Henry of the Tallahassee Democrat.
The former Bucs, Jags and Florida State linebacker, Hayes, 33, has a dire liver condition and is under hospice care at his mother’s home in Georgia, Henry reports.
Billy Ray Reddick, a former teammate at Madison County High School and one of Hayes’ closest friends, has remained in contact with Hayes and other high school teammates through a group text chat.
Hayes’ health, however, has deteriorated in recent weeks.
“It’s a hard pill to swallow,” said Reddick, who lives in Houston.
Hayes played four years for the Bucs and was a starter his last three seasons in Tampa Bay. As you can tell from the photo, he was replaced by 2012 second-round pick Lavonte David.
Hayes was sort of the bridge between Derrick Brooks and David at outside linebacker
Hayes played three more years after leaving the Bucs, his last two in Jacksonville.
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:02 am
Thoughts & prayers out to Geno, family & friends……I always liked him….a very dependable & versatile player.
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:08 am
Man, that is terrible news, just terrible…
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:13 am
So young. Heres to hoping for a speedy recovery and/or a miracle.
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:14 am
Hospice at 33. Only 33. Damn.
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:17 am
Poor guy. Hate to see this happen to anyone but a healthy 33yr old professional athlete just make you think. Pray for Geno and his family.
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:20 am
Really sorry to hear this. My thoughts & prayers go out to Gino & his family.
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:20 am
I hope the Glazer‘s learned of this an offer whatever help the Hayes family needs Thoughts and prayers.
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:20 am
Thoughts and prayers for him, his family and friends. Very sad news.
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:28 am
Wishing him well.
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:34 am
Liver complications? Hospice? Only 33? That’s tough. Hoping for a miracle for Geno and the Hayes family.
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:42 am
Terrible news. Wish I had more to offer than my thoughts, well wishes, and a thank you for playing hard for us.
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:46 am
Healing vibes ~~~~~~~
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:50 am
Sad man just sad
April 22nd, 2021 at 11:55 am
C’mon, Geno, you can do it.
April 22nd, 2021 at 12:21 pm
@40forever This ain’t one of those things where money can help. Money is nothing but paper in situations like this.
I can’t imagine what his mother is going through watching this happen to her baby. I pray that him and his family find peace through the madness.
April 22nd, 2021 at 12:27 pm
Oh man..I really like Geno good guy really good player. I hope he recovers I’m sure all the Bucs fans base is wishing him well.
April 22nd, 2021 at 12:28 pm
Swampbuc – I hope a miracle happens too but considering he’s in a hospice facility to “make things comfortable” for him, we will just have to wait to see him again on the other side 🙁
April 22nd, 2021 at 12:44 pm
His poor mother…hospice at home…
tough but natural
April 22nd, 2021 at 12:58 pm
God Bless Gino and his family. Excellent player.
April 22nd, 2021 at 1:15 pm
That’s awful …bless him and celebrate his life …33 is the same age Jesus died for us.
April 22nd, 2021 at 1:16 pm
prayers for geno…
what exactly happened to his liver?
this is going to sound odd, but geno hayes has been popping into my thoughts a lot for no particular reason the past month – just randomly…and for no reason…now i understand the reason…
big prayers for him to somehow pull through
April 22nd, 2021 at 2:09 pm
Prayers for Geno. Awesome player who deserves better than this. First Vincent now Geno in the same year. God bless the Hayes family.
April 22nd, 2021 at 2:29 pm
Praying for Geno’s complete recovery in Jesus”s name. Keep us updated
Joe. Go Bucs!
April 22nd, 2021 at 3:00 pm
OMG! This is devastating news.
April 22nd, 2021 at 3:28 pm
prayers go out to the Hayes family….
GO BUCS!!!!
April 22nd, 2021 at 3:40 pm
Just heartbreaking get this man a new liver.
April 22nd, 2021 at 4:05 pm
Sending healing vibes his way…🙏
April 23rd, 2021 at 1:33 am
I had a Geno Jersey back in the day. He was one of the leaders of that defense. But what I loved about him was his enthusiasm!!! He was always pumping up the crowd before plays and made some very big plays for our Bucs in his time. GENO HAYES WE SALUTE U MY BROTHER !!!!!
April 23rd, 2021 at 1:41 am
Damn. Loved the kid when he playyed at FSU. Praying for him and his family.