<strong>The orange is back: </strong>Bucs punter Dirk Johnson take a few practice punts while warming up on the before the start of Sunday's game.

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The orange is back: Bucs punter Dirk Johnson take a few practice punts while warming up on the before the start of Sunday's game.

Bucs 7, Packers 7 (1st quarter)

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