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Falcons bracing for improved Buccaneers
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TAMPA, Fla. — The high-flying Atlanta Falcons and surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers understand the success of their seasons will be determined by where they finish, so they insist they’re not bothered by anything people outside their locker rooms say about what they’ve accomplished so far. The Falcons (9-1) opened with eight consecutive victories and own the NFC’s best record, yet coach Mike Smith and his players constantly are being reminded of past playoff failures and the harsh reality that another strong regular season won’t mean much without a deep postseason run. “We don’t concern ourselves with the noise outside of our building.
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