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2007 NFC South Predictions2007 Tampa Bay Bucs Predictions & Season PreviewNow read our 2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preview & NFL Predictions! One of the worst teams in the league last year, the Tampa Bay Bucs are hoping to turn things around in the 2007 season. The problem is that we don't think that they are going to get over the hump. The offense struggled, but that was largely due to Chris Simms being hurt so early in the season. The quarterback position has been addressed but the defense is still aging faster than they can find replacements. This team isn't going to be turning things around this season and it may take a couple before things look brighter down in Florida. Bet our 2007 Tampa Bay Bucs Predictions at Bodog, the most trusted name in sports betting! Jeff Garcia was brought in to play quarterback and he showed last year with Philadelphia that he still has what it takes to lead a playoff team. He'll have plenty of backup too with Chris Simms and Jake Plummer, if Plummer comes out of retirement that is. Simms wasn't all that impressive last year as a starter but showed some signs in 2005. The team is hoping to get Michael Pittman back into the offense after a down year by Cadillac Williams. The team thought Williams may put up better numbers with more spells. It's never good when your top pass catcher is 35, but Joey Galloway had 7 TDs and 1057 yards last year. Michael Clayton looked like a star in his rookie campaign, but has been a major bust the last two years. Jerramy Stevens was signed to give Garcia a threat at tight end, but there aren't many guys who are going to scare opposing secondaries in this group. The team addressed the defensive line in this draft by going after Gaines Adams and Arron Sears. They should get time right away as Simeon Rice seems like he's nearing the end of a great career and Kevin Carter is even older. Chris Hovan and Ryan Simms have potential at tackle. The Bucs also have some young linebackers in Barrett Ruud and Quincy Black. Cato June was lured away from Indianapolis and should start on the opposite side of Derrick Brooks, but Brooks is entering his 13th season in the league. The 91 passer rating that opposing quarterbacks had against Tampa is a joke, as is the 11 picks and 25 sacks the team totaled. Brian Kelly and Ronde Barber both have double digit years of NFL service and both are showing signs of decline. At safety Jermaine Philips and Will Allen were picked on early and often. This is the weakest unit of the defense with not a lot of depth. It's tough for us to picture the Bucs getting to 7 wins this year, let alone the 8 that would be needed for us to lose and under wager. One of the best NFL picks of the preseason is to take the Bucs under the total, and trust us when we say to stay away from them on any of the prop bets. If you want more help beating the weekly NFL odds then make sure you sign up for a package before the season starts. Bodog has the following futures wagers available on the Tampa Bay Bucs:
Bucs Over 7 Wins:
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