It was nearly the perfect beginning to the prelude of the start of the anticipation of something big.
In other words, it's very, very early, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' big expectations for the 2017 season got a welcome bit of validation from the team's first live action in Cincinnati on Friday night. A game-opening 94-yard march, nearly a touchdown drive, highlighted rising-star quarterback Jameis Winston and his favorite target, Mike Evans while also underscoring the vast array of offensive weapons the Bucs now own. The possession unfortunately ended in a short field goal, not seven points but, again, this is just the beginning.