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What is the Nightmare Off-Season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By Brian DeFeo

Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks on prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks on prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) is tackled by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata (93) during the fourth quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) is tackled by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata (93) during the fourth quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

The off-season is upon us and there is a bright light ahead for the Buccaneers. But, what if nothing goes their way this off-season. The dream for the Buccaneers is the playoffs the nightmare is failure which looms over every franchise. What should the Buccaneers fear most this year?

With the off-season officially upon the Tampa Bay Buccaneers many people are hopeful for next season. If last off-season is a sign of things to come many people including myself are excited for what Jason Licht can accomplish. With almost $100 million to spend and the nineteenth pick in the draft the Buccaneers have an opportunity to add significant pieces to build around the young core of players. With the leader of the offense in Jameis Winston, turning 23 on January 6th, he has proven he can do a lot with not much help around him. The defense, led by Mike Smith, was crucial to the team’s success in the second half of the season giving up 17.1 points in the final eight games of the regular season.

The Buccaneers are a team on the rise and a 6-2 finish to the regular season is a bright light for next season. As quickly as they showed up it can all go wrong just as fast. What are the scariest things the Buccaneers have to look out for this coming out season?

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