At 3-1 and in control of the NFC South, it might be hard to describe anything the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have done as disappointing. Following the retirement of Tom Brady and salary cap purge, expectations were low that the Bucs would do anything consequential this season. Instead, they have proven to be the sole stalwart in the division.
However, for all their success, the Bucs are still flawed. A few key players Tampa Bay was counting on to be major contributors have not played to their potential or taken the next step in their development, not necessarily through any fault of their own.
Here are the three most disappointing Bucs through the first quarter of the season: