Re: Plant your flag!
I'll take the Bucs - 4-12 last year with all sorts of problems at QB - I think Garcia solves that problem in the short term.
I would look for them to be a little wiser with their franchise RB and not run him ito the ground with so many carries this year - possibly a more west coast short passing style to substitute for the running game.
If Gaines Adams plays to his potential they have a genuine pass rusher to replace Simeon Rice's production.
I think somewhere between 7-9 and 9-7 is attainable.
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