Buccaneers Hype Deflated After Embarrassing Loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 9

If you thought the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would come out with more energy and purpose in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints than they did in Week 8 against the New York Giants, you were wrong. Instead, the now 6-3 Bucs seemed to come out with even less motivation and a much weaker game plan as they sought out sole possession of first place in the NFC South leading to a 38-3 defeat at the hand of Drew Brees and Company. In the loss, Tampa Bay accomplished something Tom Brady has never had happen in his career, Mike Evans continues to under produce comparative to his status as an elite receiver, and the addition of Antonio Brown certainly didn't help clear up throwing opportunities. The absence of Ali Marpet was also apparent as the Buccaneers offensive line had a hard time stopping the likes of Cam Jordan, Marcus Davenport and Trey Hendrickson. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay running backs (Ronald Jones II and Leonard Fournette) combined for fewer touches all game than Alvin Kamara had for New Orleans in the first half alone. Plenty to discuss, and James Yarcho and David Harrison of SB Nation (BucsNation.com) are here to unpack it all, on today's episode of the Locked On Bucs Podcast! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Echelon Right now, you can try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Go to EchelonFit.com/NFL Axon Get the TASER Pulse Plus, or TASER Strikelight, at Taser.com with promo code [NFL]. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. MyBookie INVEST IN YOUR INTUITION. USE PROMO CODE LOCKEDON AND DOUBLE YOUR FIRST DEPOSIT. NEW PLAYERS GET UP TO $1,000 IN FREE PLAY - DESIGNED TO ADD MORE EXCITEMENT TO THE SPORTS YOU LOVE AND THE GAMES YOU BET. YOUR WINNING SEASON BEGINS TODAY...ONLY AT MYBOOKIE! BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices