For the second time in three weeks, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense will face a rookie quarterback at home. Denver Broncos’ rookie Bo Nix will attempt to rally his offense that has been lackluster through the first two games. With four interceptions thrown, no passing touchdowns and a rushing attack that hasn’t shown much promise, Nix is seemingly in for a long day against a Bucs’ defense that is still battling injury.
Denver head coach Sean Payton and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers history goes back to the 2006 season when Payton coached against the Bucs as the New Orleans Saints head coach. In his new venture, he has hand-selected Bo Nix to lead this offense through the franchise’s turnaround.
After showing flashes of really good football in the preseason, Broncos’ fans rejoiced in the belief that their team finally found a franchise quarterback. But through two games, fans and analysts alike are concerned with what they’ve seen with Nix and the offense as a whole. Although it’s warranted that a young quarterback goes through growing pains, it’s easy to notice him already becoming antsy and uncomfortable in the pocket due to the pressure he’s experienced in his two regular season starts.
The offensive issues just don’t fall on their rookie QB though. Both of the Broncos’ top RB’s average under 2.5 yards per carry so far this season. Their offensive line not creating running lanes, mixed with the predictability of their playcalling has resulted in Bo Nix leading the team in rushing through two games. Nine rushes for 60 yards have come on a few broken plays where Nix has proved he can break out and gain yards, something Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels did a lot of on this Bucs’ defense week one.
Denver’s offensive play calling so far has been suppressed in their game plans as well. They have so far proved to be an insufficient rushing attack, and with the lack of dynamic running backs and receivers, the results have shown so far for coach Payton and their rookie. Through their two games, wide receivers Josh Reynolds and Daughn Vele lead the team in receiving with both under ten receptions and the top running back to contribute is Javonte Williams, with 40 yards on nineteen carries.
There should surely be opportunity for both Buccaneers’ pass-rushers and defensive backs to make impact plays in this game. With only two sacks through as many games, these Bucs’ EDGE rushers should be licking their chops to at least double their team total. With Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey still battling injury, coach Todd Bowles will be asking more from guys like Greg Gaines, C.J. Brewer and other Bucs’ lineman who aren’t used to playing 30-40 snaps.
We will see how coach Bowles plans to combat this Denver offense who has struggled in multiple facets so far. Tampa Bay has a stout run defense and proved to have the ultimate “bend, don’t break” mentality last week. Hopefully there will be a little less bending, as the Lions’ got to the red zone seven times last week against the Bucs, and more turnovers forced by Tampa Bay pressure.
For the second time in three weeks, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense will face a rookie quarterback at home. Denver Broncos’ rookie Bo Nix will attempt to rally his offense that has been lackluster through the first two games. With four interceptions thrown, no passing touchdowns and a rushing attack that hasn’t shown much promise, Nix is seemingly in for a long day against a Bucs’ defense that is still battling injury.
Denver head coach Sean Payton and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers history goes back to the 2006 season when Payton coached against the Bucs as the New Orleans Saints head coach. In his new venture, he has hand-selected Bo Nix to lead this offense through the franchise’s turnaround.
After showing flashes of really good football in the preseason, Broncos’ fans rejoiced in the belief that their team finally found a franchise quarterback. But through two games, fans and analysts alike are concerned with what they’ve seen with Nix and the offense as a whole. Although it’s warranted that a young quarterback goes through growing pains, it’s easy to notice him already becoming antsy and uncomfortable in the pocket due to the pressure he’s experienced in his two regular season starts.
The offensive issues just don’t fall on their rookie QB though. Both of the Broncos’ top RB’s average under 2.5 yards per carry so far this season. Their offensive line not creating running lanes, mixed with the predictability of their playcalling has resulted in Bo Nix leading the team in rushing through two games. Nine rushes for 60 yards have come on a few broken plays where Nix has proved he can break out and gain yards, something Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels did a lot of on this Bucs’ defense week one.
Denver’s offensive play calling so far has been suppressed in their game plans as well. They have so far proved to be an insufficient rushing attack, and with the lack of dynamic running backs and receivers, the results have shown so far for coach Payton and their rookie. Through their two games, wide receivers Josh Reynolds and Daughn Vele lead the team in receiving with both under ten receptions and the top running back to contribute is Javonte Williams, with 40 yards on nineteen carries.
There should surely be opportunity for both Buccaneers’ pass-rushers and defensive backs to make impact plays in this game. With only two sacks through as many games, these Bucs’ EDGE rushers should be licking their chops to at least double their team total. With Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey still battling injury, coach Todd Bowles will be asking more from guys like Greg Gaines, C.J. Brewer and other Bucs’ lineman who aren’t used to playing 30-40 snaps.
We will see how coach Bowles plans to combat this Denver offense who has struggled in multiple facets so far. Tampa Bay has a stout run defense and proved to have the ultimate “bend, don’t break” mentality last week. Hopefully there will be a little less bending, as the Lions’ got to the red zone seven times last week against the Bucs, and more turnovers forced by Tampa Bay pressure.
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