Article: NFC SOUTH PREVIEW.(PRO FOOTBALL 2003: PACKERS AND NFL PREVIEW)

Byline: Jon Masson

(teams in order of predicted finish)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

* 2002 record: 12-4 (first in NFC South).

* Key additions: LB Dwayne Rudd, C John Wade, QB Jim Miller, WR Jacquez Green, DE Dewayne White (rookie), QB Chris Simms (rookie), OT Lance Nimmo (rookie).

* Key subtractions: S Dexter Jackson, C Jeff Christy, QB Rob Johnson, LB Al Singleton.

* Fast fact: Defensive end Simeon Rice has recorded 78 sacks in seven seasons, leaving him sixth among the top 10 active sackers in the league. Washington's Bruce Smith is No.1 with 195 in 18 years.

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