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A Quick Start for the Buccaneers’ 2016 Season is Needed

By Zach Sauers

Dec 17, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; A view of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet on the sidelines prior to the game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; A view of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet on the sidelines prior to the game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the second half at EverBank Field. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the second half at EverBank Field. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

To start the season, the Bucs face their rivals up in Georgia, the Atlanta Falcons.  Last season, the Bucs were able to sweep the birds and hope to do so once again.  The Falcons’ offense is the obvious strength to this team.  With Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, and Devonta Freeman, their three-headed monster has teams game planning around how to stop them.

The Bucs’ defense will be fine against the run, but will our 5’11” corners be able to lock down Julio?  The defense up in Atlanta is nowhere near anything special, and with Jameis and the rest of the Bucs’ offense having two years in Coach Koetter’s system this could play to their advantage. Mike Smith, our defensive coordinator, and Coach Koetter came from Atlanta.

Therefore, because of their familiarity in the players on the Falcons’ roster, it could play to our advantage.

Next: Week Two

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