Steve Silverman of NBCSports.com doesn't think -- provided he is still with the Bucs -- that wide receiver Antonio Bryant's catches will lead to very many wins in 2009.

Granted, it’s still February, but Steve Silverman of NBCSports.com predicts the Bucs on are the decline and will have a subpar season in 2009, missing the playoffs.

Offseason issues: The Bucs lost their last four games and a certain spot in the playoffs went up in smoke. The good news is that divisive coach Jon Gruden is gone and the sense of relief the players feel should make new coach Raheem Morris feel quite comfortable. The defense is still strong but the Bucs need to get younger in that area. The quarterback position must be addressed. Even if the Bucs bring back Jeff Garcia, it is obvious he can’t withstand the rigors of a full season.

2009 season: The Bucs have holes at quarterback and receiver and that will put a ton of pressure on what should be a solid defense. Don’t expect the Bucs to make the playoffs in Morris’s first year. Instead, they will endure a losing record.

Joe isn’t ready to jump ship yet, specifically in February. While it’s not unlikely the Bucs miss the playoffs this year and could be in a rebuilding mode, Joe is more apt to wait until training camp to see how The Dream’s first stab at assembling a team shakes out.