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REDSKINS 16, BUCS 10 [Times photo: Bill Serne] Bucs' Tim Brown grabs a Brad Johnson pass in the third quarter, then is leveled by Washington safety Matt Bowen. Photo gallery THE STORY Hogtied Quotebook Old-school coach returns with a win Bucs whacked by sacks One early lapse brings defeat Galloway reinjures groin Game balls COMMENTARY Gary Shelton: Amid change, one constant: plodding offense John Romano: Gimme 5 Letters: Gruden, Johnson must take blame for offense

At a loss for offense Are you worried by the Bucs' opening-day defeat? Yes. It's going to be a long season. No. It's too early to panic.

Joe Gibbs, Redskins coach

Finally, there is a leader in Washington to believe in. This guy might have a future.

- Gary Shelton

Clinton Portis, Redskins running back

It was a bad deal for the Broncos. Denver should have gotten more than cornerback Champ Bailey.

- Rick Stroud

Shelton Quarles, Bucs linebacker

Out of position for one big play, he was in the right position for the rest of the game.

- Roger Mills

Matt Bowen, Redskins safety

The X-factor in the Redskins' blitz package, Bowen was the most productive player in the Bucs backfield.

- Joanne Korth

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