Brady, Bucs running out of explanations for team's struggles October 24 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are running out of explanations for the teams disappointing start.Players and coaches continue to harp on the need to execute better on offense and defense, emphasizing breakdowns have been widespread and theres no single reason or segment of the team thats undermining its chances for succe s.Its all inclusive, coach Todd Bowles repeated Monday.Weve got to get solutions, and weve got to get them fast, Bowles added. Theres nobody coming in here to help us and save the day. Weve built this, and we own it, and we have to get us out of it.Sundays , a struggling team starting its third-string quarterback that has already fired its coach and traded two of its best players, dropped Tampa Bay to 3-4.That's Randall Cunningham Jersey Bradys worst start this deep into a season since 2002, the seven-time Super Bowl champions first year as a full-time starter.The Bucs hurt themselves with uncharacteristic mistakes on offense and defense, unable to recover after one of the NFLs top receivers, Mike Evans, dropped what would have been a long touchdown pa s on the third play from scrimmage.Once again, the Jordan Mailata Jersey running game (46 yards, 2.9 per carry) was virtually nonexistent. The offense was 2 of 12 on third down, 0 for 6 in the second half.We just have not played well, Brady said, reflecting on back-to-back lo ses to the Steelers and Panthers, who were both heavy underdogs according to .It doesnt matter. If you dont execute your job well, then it doesnt matter whos on the other side, Brady added. It just still comes down to the fundamentals of the sport. Throwing and catching. Blocking. Tackling. Its all the fundamentals.Bowles said the teams mental fortitude will be tested in coming weeks.The older guys have to prove they can still play. The younger guys got to prove they belong, and the coaches got to get better every day, Bowles said. Thats really it. Toughne s. Mental toughne s.WHATS WORKINGDespite Evans dropping a potential 64-yard touchdown pa s on the third play from scrimmage, Brady finished with 290 yards pa sing and extended his streak of consecutive games without an interception to six. Neverthele s, the 45-year-old quarterback didnt throw for any TDs and Philadelphia Eagles Pet Gear has just eight through seven games. Brady threw 49 times against Carolina. But with the Bucs ranking last in the league in rushing, its difficult to fault them for not running the ball more.WHAT NEEDS HELPThe defense continues to keep the Bucs in games by not yielding a lot of points. But the unit gave up 181 yards and a TD on the ground to a team starting a third-string quarterback. The Panthers were also without two of their top playmakers running back Christian McCaffrey and receiver Robbie Anderson who were traded earlier in the week.STOCK UPBackup offensive lineman Nick Leverett got some playing time at left guard against the Panthers. He apparently fared well enough that he could see additional action as the team continues to solve its woes Kenneth Gainwell Jersey on the offensive line.STOCK DOWNThe defense, among the best in the NFL at forcing turnovers the past three seasons, hasnt had a takeaway the past three games.INJURIESLG Luke Goedeke was walking with a boot on his right foot after Sundays lo s; however, Bowles said Monday that expects the rookie to start Thursday night against Baltimore. Leverett filled in during two stretches in which Goedeke was not in the game against the Panthers.KEY NUMBERBrady has thrown 271 consecutive pa ses without an interception, the longest streak in franchise history. He also owns the second- and third-longest streaks at 228 and 199.UP NEXTNot a lot of time addre s shortcomings this week with Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens visiting Raymond James Stadium on Thursday night.___AP NFL: hub/nfl and AP_NFL in this topic Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Football League Mike Evans Christian McCaffrey Lamar Jackson Carolina Panthers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Spain or Morocco? 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