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Buccaneers’ Final Record: A Pewter Plank Roundtable

By Alan Schechter

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Logan Mankins (70) against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Logan Mankins (70) against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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Last but not least, I am going to agree with the 8-8 prediction.  Those first five games are a bear.  Facing both conference champions is not easy for any team, even without their quarterback from last season.  That defense of the Broncos isn’t any different.  Even the Rams, led by Todd Gurley, are dangerous, and the Falcons won’t be a walk in the park.  Starting 1-4 is unfortunately very realistic and that will be tough to recover from.

The other concern of mine is the offensive line.  They are not dealing with life after Logan Mankins very well.  The running game did not look good in the preseason.  It takes time for a line to get the necessary cohesion, and I believe that the problems are going to move into the season.  I just don’t think they will get to their best in time for a record better than 8-8.

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You have heard what we think, what do you think?  What will the Bucs’ record be?  Sound off in the comments below.

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