This game is going to be a great measuring stick on so many levels.Maybe the most important is, can our defense rattle the rookie QB, take the ball away and virtually win the game for us? This is what we expect from the Tampa Two defense.Other things to take note of:Can our OL protections make up for our lack of talent?Can Jameis protect the ball?Can we run the ball?Can our rookie QB and WRs take advantage of a huge mismatch vs. Tennessee's secondary?Can our back 7 take away the short throw from Mariota and force him into mistakes?Can we get pressure and sacks on Mariota? Coaching wise, are we prepared? Or do we look sloppy? It is pretty sad when the Titans are a good measuring stick, but in all reality, we are both not good football teams at this point. If we have trouble with Tennessee, it could be a very long season as a Bucs fan. But if we excel in most of our matchups there will be cause for a slight amount of optimism. If we measure up well vs. Tennessee it means we should have a chance against the lesser teams this year, in thoery anyway.That's my take on this game.
