TAMPA — On the downs that mean the most, the Bucs have been at their best. Since the beginning of last season, there has not been a more efficient offense than Tampa Bay when it comes to converting on third down.

Asked the secret to success in those critical moments, offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard talked about knowing the coverages a defense usually prefers on third down. He talked about adjustments. Talked about having a feel for the game. Talked about giving the quarterback the ability to switch plays at the line of scrimmage depending on the defense’s look.

Center Graham Barton was more succinct when asked the same question.

“Baker Mayfield,” he said.

So perhaps we can agree the answer is somewhere in the middle?

You do not lead the NFL in third-down conversions without having

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