The loss saw a number of issues that the Bucs have had this season continue. Once again, the team got off to a slow start offensively. Although Josh Freeman did not throw any interceptions, he was not particularly sharp, twice overthrowing open receivers - first Kregg Lumpkin, then Erik Lorig - who could have possibly run in for touchdowns or at least a huge gain. I'm not sure if Freeman has been negatively affected by poor playcalling by OC Greg Olsen, which is certainly a possibility given some questionable decisions such as abandoning Legarrette Blount. But either way, Freeman has regressed this season from his stellar 2010 campaign.
The rest of the Bucs contined to make undisciplined mental mistakes, especially stupid penalties. Despite having a bye week between the loss to the Bears and this game, the mistakes have not been corrected. Some penalties can be alright given the situation, but things like false starts and personal fouls are unacceptable. If Tampa Bay wants to have even an outside shot at making the playoffs, they're going to have to eliminate these mistakes.
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