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Does a hot start lead to a good season Womens Adam Humphries Jersey , or is it just a fluke? Fitzmagic has taken the league by storm. the New Orleans Saints with another tremendous performance against the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. But he’s not the only quarterback who is off to a hot start. Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes is also lighting up the league. But in Tampa Bay Fitzpatrick’s stunning play has raised debates and important questions alike. Should Fitzpatrick keep the starting quarterback job? For how long? How long can he keep up this play? Is there any historical precedent for this? If so, can that tell us anything about how Fitzpatrick might play going forward? Can a hot start lead to a good season, or is it just a fluke?It’s a question Football Outsiders and Justis Mosqueda of Optimum Scouting both asked, and they both approached the problem in a similar manner and came out with similar results - by taking defense-adjusted yards above replacement (DYAR) (Fitz has 478) and adjusted yards per attempt (AY/A) (Fitz is at 15.3). Football Outsiders (FBO) states that only Tom Brady in 2011 has ever gotten off to a hotter start. Of the 18 players that made the list that started somewhat similarly, most are in the Hall of Fame, or will be. It includes Brady, Peyton Manning, John Elway Authentic Justin Evans Jersey , Jim Kelly, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, and guys like Drew Bledsoe and Donovan McNabb. But it’s important to note that most of these seasons by these guys don’t even come close to what Fitzpatrick has done.Mosqueda had this to say:But what do these numbers tell us about how Fitzpatrick might play the rest of season? FBO says:So there doesn’t seem to be a great analog for Fitzpatrick, as the only real journeyman to ever do anything similar to what he’s doing is...Brad Johnson, who did it with Washington in 1999. This Bucs defense is not that. Despite that, Mosqueda writes:Fitzpatrick’s career average AY/A is 6.16, and has only one other season above 7 AY/A http://www.tampabaybuccaneersteamonline.com/beau-allen-jersey , with Houston in 2014. Despite his averages, Fitzpatrick has placed himself well in continuing to be one of the better quarterbacks in the league this season. It’s also important to remember that it’s not just Fitzpatrick and Mahomes lighting it up. The whole league is having success passing, though of course to a smaller degree:So what can we take away from all this? First, that Fitzpatrick is doing something truly unprecedented for the type of player he is, and is standing out even in a bonkers passing environment. Even if it’s impossible for him to sustain this level of play, he is still more likely to play better than he ever has before, and that bodes extremely well for Tampa Bay’s playoff chances. The NFC is loaded though, so the Bucs will probably have to win 9 of their remaining 14 games to finish 11-5 to feel comfortable making the playoffs. What a glorious time. The Buccaneers won their first (and only) Lombardi Trophy 16 years ago today. The date was Jan. 26 Womens Carlton Davis Jersey , 2003 when Tampa Bay intercepted Oakland’s Rich Gannonfive times en route to a 48-21 victory. The Bucs beat the 49ers (31-6 in Tampa) and Eagles (27-10 in Philadelphia) on their way to San Diego, while the Raiders took down the Jets (30-10 in Oakland) and Titans (41-24 in Oakland) to get there. The stage was set for an all-pirate Super Bowl that pit Tampa Bay head coach Jon Gruden against his former team. The Bucs had traded for Gruden prior to the season, and on that day in January, the move paid off. Gruden had Tampa Bay prepared for Oakland’s high-powered offense. Eventual MVP Dexter Jackson had two interceptions, as did Dwight Smith (who returned both of his for touchdowns). Derrick Brooks had a pick six of his own in the fourth quarter to ice the game completely. Overall, Oakland put up just 269 yards against the vaunted Tampa Bay defense.The Buccaneer offense clicked as well, with Brad Johnson completing 18 of his 34 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns. Keenan McCardell caught both touchdowns from Johnson, Michael Pittman ran the ball 29 times for 124 yards and Mike Alstott found the end zone. It was a magical day for the franchise Authentic Ryan Fitzpatrick Jersey , one that is still remembered and talked about to this day. Of course, it might get brought up even more frequently because of how poor the team has been in recent years. But nonetheless, everyone surely remembers where they were when Gruden and owner Malcolm Glazer embraced and celebrated Tampa Bay’s first-ever championship. Never mind the fact that a person born on that day in 2003 could get their driver’s license today. Today is still a good day to celebrate the highest point in franchise history. Kick back and watch the team’s “America’s Game” documentary, some highlights from the game or the full game itself. If you have nothing to do until it’s time for the NHL All Star Game or NXT TakeOver tonight, maybe you’ll want to watch all three. Cheers, Bucs fans. Here’s to another magical run in the near future, eh?