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SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 12: Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams stands over center during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field December 12, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won 33-13. (Photo by Jay Drowns/Getty Images)

Buccaneers Shouldn’t Take Rams Lightly

The Bucs will take on the Rams on Sunday in a rather meaningless game. But the Bucs shouldn’t take the Rams lightly, because they’re better than they appear to be.

2012/12/21

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 09: Sam Bradford #8 hands off to Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Buccaneers Want To Get Back To Running The Ball

Because they’ve fallen behind early in recent games, the Bucs haven’t been able to run the ball effectively. But they want to get back to running the ball a lot more.

2012/12/20

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 2: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers huddles with his teammates before taking the field against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 2, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images

Josh Freeman May Not Be Franchise QB For Buccaneers

Josh Freeman’s play has fluctuated heavily this year for the Bucs. But it is still unclear whether or not he can be the franchise QB that the Bucs had hoped for.

2012/12/19

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 2: Wide receiver Mike Williams #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs for yards after a reception during a game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on December 2, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Buccaneers’ Mike Williams Thrives In Secondary Role

Bucs WR Mike Williams struggled as the number one receiver in 2011. But in 2012, he’s back in top form as the secondary option to WR Vincent Jackson.

2012/12/18

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 16: Lance Moore #16 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after making a first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 16, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Buccaneers Embarrass Themselves Against Saints

The Bucs turned in their worst performance of the year against the Saints on Sunday. But the inability to rebound should be a cause for concern going forward.

2012/12/17

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 18: Da'Quan Bowers #91 and Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate after Bowers' sack of quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Da’Quan Bowers’ Status In Question For Buccaneers

Da’Quan Bowers has played well for the Bucs lately. But he is dealing with a hamstring injury and a personal issue that might keep him out of Sunday’s game.

2012/12/15

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 01: A New Orleans Saints fan cheers during their pre season game against the Tennessee Titans dthe New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on September 1, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana (Photo by Sean Gardner/ Getty Images)

Saints Look To Beat Buccaneers Through The Air

The Saints have Drew Brees at the helm, which makes the passing attack a very good one. But the Bucs will have to find a way to somehow limit the Saints’ passing game.

2012/12/14

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 07: Fans gather outside of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during their 2012 NFC Wild Card Playoff between the New Orleans Saints and the Detroit Lions game on January 7, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Buccaneers Preparing For Saints’ Potent Offense

Everyone is aware that the Saints can put up points in bunches. But the Bucs will need to figure out a way to stop them from doing so in order to pull out a win.

2012/12/13

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Running back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball as teammate Davin Joseph #75 blocks against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Buccaneers Have Learned To Cope With Injuries

The injury bug has hit the Bucs hard in 2012. But somehow, they’ve found a way to cope with the loss of key players.

2012/12/12

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 30: Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up just before the start of the game against the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium on September 30, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Buccaneers’ Jackson Has Made Freeman A Better QB

The Bucs certainly opened their checkbook when they signed Vincent Jackson. But all signs point to the deal being an extremely successful one so far.

2012/12/11

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