There are still six games remaining in the 2012 NFL season but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are already turning doubters into believers. This past offseason, which was arguably one of the best the Bucs have had in history, has proven to pay off just 10 games into the season. But let’s step back for a moment. The new coaching staff, free agent acquisitions, and draft picks the team made have all had an instrumental part in their recent success. How they will do moving forward is difficult to predict. However, the foundation is there to have success in the future and in the remaining six games of the season. The attitude was immediately different during mini-camps and training camps. Heck, it was different from the moment Greg Schiano first met with players alongside Butch Davis at One Buc Place. Those who didn’t bought in to the plan, are no longer here. And those that did, are apart of something special. After a rough 1-3 start, the Bucs find themselves at 6-4 and mentioned in the play...
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TEAMS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons
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