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Bucs hope a home game against Rams fires up their defense

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Finally, the Tampa Bay Bucs come home. After spending the first fortnight of the season on the road, the 1-1 Bucs play against the Rams at 4:05 p.m. Tampa Bay is coming off a sobering 40-7 loss to Arizona. “It’s fantastic to be at home, number one,” said Bucs’ coach Dirk Koetter. “As I said many times, we’re one of three teams to start the first two games on the road and we’d love to be 2-0, but we’re 1-1…

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Defensive line has been a key to Bucs’ improvement so far

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The improvement of the Tampa Bay Bucs’ defense through two games is no accident, says under tackle Gerald McCoy. McCoy pointed to the newcomers up front who have led the way. “We brought in some guys,” McCoy said. “Robert Ayers is a vet and [has] got a lot of experience, really good player. He has a lot of nastiness to him, which helps us out a lot when we’re preparing in meetings, individually, and getting ready to go against other…

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Bucs’ Gerald McCoy takes rookie end Noah Spence under his wing

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A young defensive lineman trying to learn about the speed of the NFL can use himself a pace horse. Noah Spence, meet Gerald McCoy. Spence, the Tampa Bay Bucs’ second-round draft pick, spent time practicing with McCoy during the off-season. With McCoy’s reputation for working hard, who else would you pick? “I did it on my own.” Spence said Sunday. “I knew I wanted to get a lot of good work in and he said he was staying here and…

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Bucs pleased for Lightning, but they feel a bit of jealousy, too

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The Tampa Bay Bucs feel a lot of things for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They feel excitement, and they feel passion, and they feel kinship. Also, they feel, well, jealous. The Lightning is in its third straight playoffs, and its eighth in the past 13 seasons. The Bucs, meanwhile, have been to the post-season twice in that span, and they have’t won a game. What the Lightning is feeling, the Bucs would like some of, thank you very much. “I’m…

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New Bucs’ coordinator Mike Smith wants to limit points

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Only nine teams gave up less yardage than the Tampa Bay Bucs in 2015. However, 25 gave up fewer points. For new defensive coordinator Mike Smith, that’s where the battle lies. “Ultimately, as a defensive coach, you’re going to be judged on how many points you give up,” Smith said in his opening news conference Thursday. “That’s the bottom line. It’s not yards, it’s not rushing yards, it’s not passing yards, it’s not sacks – ultimately, it’s about keeping them…

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Bucs want to grow up to be Carolina when the building is done

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What Carolina has achieved, the Tampa Bay Bucs want. Carolina has 14 wins, up from seven a year ago. The Bucs are at six. Carolina wrapped up the NFC South weeks ago. The Bucs are third. Carolina has perhaps the league’s MVP in Cam Newton. Jameis Winston might win Rookie of Year, but that’s a smaller trophy. In other words, if the Bucs have a team to compare themselves with, it is the Panthers. What Carolina is, the Bucs hope…

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How strong will the Bucs’ defense be in their game vs. Saints?

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It sounds like the worst nightmare imagable for the Tampa Bay Bucs. No Lavonte David. No Kwon Alexander. Not much Gerald McCoy. That was what coach Lovie Smith had to work with on Thursday in anticipation of the upcoming game against Drew Brees – the quarterback who has beaten the Bucs more than anyone – and the New Orleans Saints. “I would be concerned if my favorite players aren’t practicing,” Smith said. “If they have been here long enough they…

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