It was happening again. The Bucs' big lead over an inferior opponent was melting away in their Week 2 game against the Carolina Panthers. But then the defense stiffened, the special teams came through and the offense landed the knockout blow in a season-opening win. Host Ryan O'Leary and Bucs Wire editor Luke Easterling discuss why these aren't the same old Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

<p>It was happening again. The Bucs' big lead over an inferior opponent was melting away in their Week 2 game against the Carolina Panthers. But then the defense stiffened, the special teams came through and the offense landed the knockout blow in a season-opening win. Host Ryan O'Leary and Bucs Wire editor Luke Easterling discuss why these aren't the same old Tampa Bay Buccaneers.</p>

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