The Bucs know all about the up-and-down nature of the NFC South. In fact, they are responsible for it.
Tampa Bay has won the division three times in the past six years. But there has never been a repeat champion.
That's the task of the Bucs this season. But continuity - especially at the quarterback position - has never been a strong suit of coach Jon Gruden.
This season, Jeff Garcia could provide that as he returns for his second season after leading the Bucs to a divisional title and being named to the Pro Bowl. However, that didn't stop Gruden's wandering eye.
Garcia has had to deal with a lot of off-season debris, like getting stiffed by the team on a $1-million playing time incentive, the lack of a contract extension and the futile flirtation with Brett...