3-5. That’s the first half record of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How will the rest of the games turn out?
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The Buccaneers have shown the fans signs of potential but they also have shown signs of regression, or lack of improvement, in some areas. The passing offense has remained consistent. The run game has been a focus but due to injuries has not reached its true potential. The offensive line is not consistent but very young. The defensive line is injured yet again.
The growth of Kwon Alexander as the quarterback of the defense has been crucial. The pass defense has not improved at all. Don’t even get me started on special teams.
This team is not out of anything yet but if the last two games have told us anything they have another year before they can get there. The next couple of games are going to be the most telling on the season if the Bucs have something left in the tank, or if they’ve given up and are already looking at next season. Let’s go game by game and look at what the Bucs could do in the second half of the season.