Start Fast

The Bucs have been known for getting off to slow starts during games as well as during the season, especially the last few seasons. It's time to change that and get off to a fast start today against the Falcons and kick this season off right with a victory. The Bucs need to come out today aggressive and set the tone right away. Look for the Bucs offense to show some no-huddle to pick up the tempo and play fast as an unit.

The Bucs will try to establish the ground game with Doug Martin and Charles Sims who were the best running back duo in the league last year. If the Bucs can do that, expect to see play action with multiple shots downfield to get big plays. The Bucs have mismatches they can take advantage of against the Falcons defense. Look for them to attack their linebackers and cornerback Robert Alford who will be going against 6'5 receivers as he is only 5'10. Look for the offense to attack these mismatches especially in the redzone.

As for the defense, they just need to do one thing and that is bring the heat on Falcons Qb Matt Ryan. It starts with Gerald McCoy, Robert Ayers, Noah Spence, and Jacquies Smith as they need to put consistent pressure throughout the game. The defense will be more aggressive and that means bringing blitzes which should be often today as they want Ryan to be rushing his throws. Again this team needs to start fast and a good way to do that is play aggressive and stay aggressive.