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Five Issues to Watch in the Buccaneers’ Third Preseason Game

By Alan Schechter

Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter (left) and defensive end Noah Spence (57) talk as they work out during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter (left) and defensive end Noah Spence (57) talk as they work out during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; A view of a yellow penalty flag during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Kansas Jayhawks at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The Horned Frogs defeats the Jayhawks 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; A view of a yellow penalty flag during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Kansas Jayhawks at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The Horned Frogs defeats the Jayhawks 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Improved Discipline

Penalties killed the Bucs in 2015.  They continuously shot themselves in the foot, and it became one of the reasons that Lovie Smith went out the door.  Dirk Koetter promised a more disciplined Tampa team in 2016.

So far we haven’t seen it.

Granted it got better from game one to game two.  But dropping from ten penalties to eight is not enough.  They have averaged nine penalties per game.  Yes, the teams are working out the kinks.  But discipline is something that shouldn’t be rusty.  Penalties are the easiest way to beat yourself.  The Bucs would be well-served to put in a performance where they post anywhere from 0-5 penalties.

Next: Judging the Progression in Week Two

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