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Buccaneers: What to Watch for in Sunday’s Game

By Alan Schechter

Jul 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83), wide receiver Evan Spencer (85), wide receiver Jonathan Krause (10), wide receiver Adam Humphries (11) and teammates work out at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83), wide receiver Evan Spencer (85), wide receiver Jonathan Krause (10), wide receiver Adam Humphries (11) and teammates work out at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) makes a throw in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) makes a throw in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

Come Out Swinging

Although this season seems like a disappointment because the Bucs missed the playoffs, the right strides were made. The defense improved and Mike Evans became the monster we all knew he was going to be. Going into week 17 with not a whole lot to play for (Yes, I know there’s a chance, but let’s be real), I would like to see the Bucs come out swinging like their lives depended on it.

That would tell me that this team is playing for something bigger. In his weekly press conference Jameis Winston made several references to finishing off the season strong, a win against a division opponent at home would be just that. The defense getting back to its regular self would be ideal as well. The defense hasn’t been as good as it was in the five game win streak. All things considered, 9-7 is a lot different from 8-8.

–Marc Magna

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