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Five Most Important Games on the Buccaneers’ Schedule

By Alan Schechter

Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter in the fourth quarter. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-10 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter in the fourth quarter. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-10 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at the Georgia Dome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at the Georgia Dome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Week One: at Atlanta

In life, it’s always good to make a solid first impression.  When you are a football team that competes in 16 gamers per year, how you start is extremely important.  The Bucs start on the road against a divisional opponent in the Falcons.  It’s about as big of an opening game as a team can have.

Sure, the Falcons were only 8-8 last year.  The Bucs swept them last year.  However, this will be a true test as to where the team is coming out of training camp.  We have talked at length about my concerns with the height of the Bucs’ cornerbacks.  Well, Julio Jones is first up, and will likely go head to head with Brent Grimes, potentially even Vernon Hargreaves III.

Week one will set the tone.  If they can play well against the taller receivers, the defense will have taken a real turn.  If not, the league will have tape on the blueprint to beat the Bucs down field.

Next: Week Three

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