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Bucs regather with tales of Hurricane Irma

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Sealver Siliga (96) is seen between drills during practice at One Buccaneer Place in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. LOREN ELLIOTT | Times

TAMPA —So here's what happened when the Hard Knocks cameras were turned off. The lost sixth episode that HBO did not get the chance tell about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

What was it Liev Schreiber said before the closing credits? A talented team ready to launch. They have leadership and likability. The roster was set. Time to play the games.

That was before Hurricane Irma forced the NFL to postpone the season opener at Miami until Nov.