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For many years, defense was the Bucs' identity, their driving force. But if Tampa Bay is going to get itself out of an 0-7 hole, coach Raheem Morris says, it will be up to the more experienced offense.

Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11:28 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11:28 p.m. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers knew this could be a challenging season.

During an interview this week, Bucs general manager Mark Dominik said the team wouldn't be afraid to shake up its lineup if that was deemed necessary.

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are next in our series of team-by-team mailbags.

Recent history: The Bucs stunned the Eagles on Oct. 22, 2006, 23-21, on a 62-year field goal by Matt Bryant at the gun.

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas Time for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in our continuing series of team-by-team mailbags: Tony in Spring Hill, Fla., writes: I'm actually one of a few Bucs fans who was happy with the Glazers firing Gruden and hiring Morris, who seems like he has got something planned beyond the next 14 games.

In the spring of 2006, Coach Jon Gruden, general manager Bruce Allen and offensive line coach Bill Muir looked at each other and agreed on one central point a ' this can't go on.

Nights such as this were made for the dreamers. Nights such this were made for the long shots.

The Bucs envision their offensive line starters working together for many seasons to come.

For Tanard Jackson, the party apparently went too far. And now he has threatened to ruin the good times for everyone else.

A week into training camp, the mysterious absence of Arron Sears continues to serve as a shadowy backdrop for the 2009 Buccaneers.

A week into training camp, the mysterious absence of Arron Sears continues to serve as a shadowy backdrop for the 2009 Buccaneers.

Aug 10, 2009 - Cancel the rest of training camp! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2009 depth chart has been set.

Jul 31, 2009 - Mark Dominik was asked on Friday afternoon, shortly after 80 Tampa Bay Buccaneers players reported for the start of training camp, who he expected to emerge as new leaders in the locker room.

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reported to One Buccaneer Place Friday, one battle that is high on everyone's list is quarterback.

Josh Freeman accomplished his first objective as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. QB Josh Freeman reports to Bucs camp Video No, not becoming an instant millionaire.

TAMPA - They'll be in pads more and they'll hit more. Beyond that, Tampa Bay center Jeff Faine said he has no idea what training camp with the Buccaneers will be like this year.

To no one's surprise, G Arron Sears not only failed to report to training camp on Friday, but team officials are unsure if he will join the team this season.

ESPN's minute man, Adam Schefter, said it was a done deal, then said it wasn't then said it's all so very close.

One of the most tumultuous offseasons in Bucs history will come to a close this week.