TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (10-9)
EXPECTATIONS: The Bucs have won three straight division titles and are the only NFC team that’s made the playoffs each of the past four seasons. When players reported for the start of training camp, though, coach Todd Bowles urged them to not sell themselves short. The Bucs spent generously to retain quarterback Baker Mayfield, receiver Mike Evans, linebacker Lavonte David and All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield, Jr., plus make left tackle Tristan Wirfs the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history. That flurry of offseason action, plus a strong playoff showing last winter, fuels hope for a Super Bowl run.
NEW FACES: Offensive coordinator Liam Coen, C Graham Barton, S Jordan Whitehead, LG Ben Bredeson, WR Jalen McMillen, CB Bryce Hall, LB Chris Braswell, RB Bucky Irving.
KEY LOSSES: Former offensive coordinator Dave Canales, LB Shaquil Barrett, LB Devon White, CB Carlton Davis III, LG Aaron Stinnie, WR Russell Gage, S Ryan Neal…