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The Bucs defense has not been changed since Dungy left. He installed the system and it didn't change at all. If you ask the Bucs players they credit Dungy, yes, Dungy, for a large part of their Super Bowl win.
And actually the grace period ended LAST year. An example is Donovan McNabb with the Eagles. Last year was his third year, and he had a much better understanding of the offense.
Also, I don't think you understand me, I'm not saying the Saints are the Detroit Lions of 2004, I'm just saying that this year is going to be an off year. How many teams in the AFC finished within 1 game of the playoffs last year? That's how close the NFL is now, but this year is going to be an off year for them and the lack of chemistry is going to hurt them early in the season in close games.
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One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer and continued drinking it, as if nothing had happened. The Irishman, too, picked the fly out of his drink but then held it out over the beer and yelled "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, YOU BASTARD!"
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