Super Bowl XLIII: A Home Game?

February 1 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL Super Bowl XLIII will be played. Now, out of the really bad odds that this could be a home game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers there is a pretty good chance it may happen.

After the 2007 season where Tampa Bay finished 9-7 and won the NFC South Divisional title, the Buccaneers showed what true potential they really have. Tampa lost a few pieces of the puzzle such as future hall-of-famer Mike Alstott and other players.

Tampa also has a lot of young talent such as Micheal Clayton, Gaines Adams, and Earnest Graham who should have a great personal year in leading the Buccaneers to what I think will be a deep playoff run for the team.

Despite missing out on a once in a lifetime chance like acquiring Brett Favre, fellow 38 year-old Quarterback Jeff Garcia will have another Pro Bowl type season in my opinion.

With receivers like Joey Galloway, Micheal Clayton, and second round pick Dexter Jackson to throw to, he should have no problem producing big numbers for fantasy football teams.

The defense is always consistent with veteran players like Derrick Brooks, Ronde Barber, Cato June, and Jermaine Phillips. They should be among the top in the league once again.

Overall i feel the Buccaneers will again win the NFC South and finish with a record of 11-5. The losses will probably be to the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, and the Seattle Seahawks.

Enjoy another great season of Buccaneers football, because I sure will.