Rainey, Martin fail to establish run against Saints Ira Kaufman, The Tampa Tribune, published 6 October 2014 Tampa Bay entered the game determined to establish a running attack that could take some pressure off QB Mike Glennon in a noisy venue while keeping Saints quarterback Drew Brees stewing on the sideline. Instead, the Bucs were outgained 140-66 on the ground, helping the Saints wear down Tampa Bay’s defense with a stunning 86 snaps and an 11-minute advantage in time of possession. “We didn’t get it done,’’ said running back Bobby Rainey, who carried six times for 21 yards, including a 9-yard touchdown that put the Bucs ahead 17-13. “We didn’t score enough points to come away with a win. This loss is more on us. We put ourselves in bad situations at times. The Saints didn’t do anything spectacular — we just hurt ourselves all day long.’’ Doug Martin, averaging 2.5 yards per carry on the season, was limited to 45 yards on 14 rushing attempts. Bucs’ 15 penalties against Saints have big effect The Bucs thought they had left their self-destructive tendencies behind them at Atlanta during an embarrassing 56-14 setback. But 17 days later, in a different dome on the road, they left yet another artificial turf littered in yellow. “We had every opportunity today and we did ourselves in with self-inflicted wounds,’’ right tackle Demar Dotson said after the Bucs were flagged for 113 yards on 15 penalties. “We shot ourselves in the foot, and when you make those many mistakes against a good football team, you end up paying a heavy price.’’ Three other penalties against Tampa Bay were declined, and all phases of the team were guilty — eight flags against the offense, five against the defense and two on special teams. Among the infractions were calls that wiped out Mike Glennon completions of 32, 27 and 21 yards. “We had some calls today that were pretty questionable, but I’m not going to say something bad about the referees because I’ll get fined,’’ Bucs guard Logan Mankins said. “Everyone’s allowed to get criticized except them, I guess. We’ve got to stay away from situations like that so they can’t throw a flag.’’ The most critical defensive penalty came on a third-down incompletion by Drew Brees in overtime, when Bucs cornerback Johnthan Banks was called for illegal use of hands at the New Orleans 41-yard line. Instead of punting, the Saints drove for the winning score. “I really couldn’t believe that call at the end of the game,’’ Banks said. “It’s tough. That call didn’t cost us the game, but it was one of the biggest plays of the day.’’ Extra points Rookie receiver Mike Evans, safety Dashon Goldson, quarterback Josh McCown, middle linebacker Mason Foster, defensive end Larry English, rookie guard Kadeem Edwards and tackle Kevin Pamphile were inactive for Tampa Bay. Ex-Bucs fullback Erik Lorig didn’t dress for New Orleans. Tampa Bay has allowed 120 points in its past three visits to the Superdome. The Bucs have been outscored 85-27 in the opening half this season. Rookie kicker Patrick Murray launched a 55-yard field goal late in the second quarter, tied for the fourth-longest kick in Bucs history. Rookie Robert Herron caught a 9-yard pass from Mike Glennon for his first NFL touchdown. Bucs opponents are completing 71.4 percent of their pass attempts.