TAMPA — The first one never gets old.
Whether you’re a rookie or a 10-year veteran, NFL players look at each season opener as a special occasion.
“It’s a big deal,” said Bucs TE Brandon Myers, 30. “You’ve been building up to this for months and it’s finally a chance to get in a full week of your game plan. The first game is kind of a stepping stone to the season and it can absolutely set a tone. If you get rolling, you can reel off four or five wins in a row that can set you up for a good year.