CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes upfield against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-7. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: David Carr #8 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: David Carr #8 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Quarterback Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes for a first down away from cornerback Chris Gamble #20 of the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-7. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers holds his right knee after being injured during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Defensive tackle Chris Hovan #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pressures quarterback David Carr #8 of the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-7. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Linebacker June Cato #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to break up a pass intended for receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Quarterback Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Quarterback Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passes to a receiver during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Quarterback Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dives across the end zone for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Head coach Jon Gruden of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers watches the jumbotron during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-7. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to break a tackle by defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-7. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes upfield against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-7. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Cornerback Phillip Buchanon #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to break up a pass intended for receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-7. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Defender Patrick Chukwurah #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks quarterback David Carr #8 of the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-7. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Linebackers Michael Brooks #55 and Cato June #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-9. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers smiles during warmups before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Receiver Ike Hilliard #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers bobbles this reception ahead of defenders Thomas Davis #58 and Chris Harris #43 of the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tosses a few pieces of grass in the air during warmups before facing the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Quarterback Jeff Garcia #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passes to a receiver during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Linebacker June Cato #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to break up a pass intended for receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Receiver Ike Hilliard #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers bobbles this reception ahead of defenders Thomas Davis #58 and Chris Harris #43 of the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Linebackers Michael Brooks #55 and Cato June #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-9. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Linebackers Michael Brooks #55 and Cato June #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-9. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)