It has been a dismal 2011 campaign for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the drafting of young players on offense and defense, the Bucs came out of the gate with a 4-2 record. However, since their trip to London to face the Chicago Bears, the Bucs have lost 9 straight games, and haven’t been competitive in any of them.

Now, the Bucs will finish their season on the road against the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome on New Year’s Day. Kickoff will be at 4:15 p. m.

The Bucs can play spoiler by beating the Falcons and eliminating them from playoff contention.

Much talk has surrounded whether or not head coach Raheem Morris will be with the team in 2012, and the Glazers have not issued any statements about the future of their head coach.

Sports analysts have said they feel the shortened season and the youth of the Bucs on defense caught up with them, and they weren’t able to sustain any momentum.

No announcements have been made as to who will take the field Sunday, but Morris has stated more than once that starting quarterback, Josh Freeman will finish out the season.

One glowing light among the Bucs was the announcement that Davin Joseph (pictured) had been selected to the Pro Bowl. This will be his fourth appearance since 2006 when he was drafted in the first round out of Oklahoma.