The Buccaneers were supposed to get their season underway this Sunday in Miami. Due to the impending impact of Hurricane Irma, that match-up was pushed to week 11. Now that Tampa Bay is off in week one, the team will have to play its 16-game schedule in consecutive weeks. That will surely take a big toll on the players physically, but mentally, this roster can handle it. The right leadership is in place.
By all accounts, quarterback Jameis Winston is a strong leader. The third-year quarterback is focused, and he will have no problem getting his teammates to follow his example.