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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Ever since Bruce Arians and his posse arrived, this offense has been taking no prisoners.

The Bucs have been hanging numbers high and proudly in the past two seasons, although it remains unclear who should receive the bulk of the credit.

Start with the quarterback whisperer himself, then give a shout out to Byron Leftwich. Save some kudos for assistant coaches Harold Goodwin and Joe Gilbert, who have transformed a shaky line into a team strength.

Byron Leftwich and Bucco Bruce Arians

The offensive transformation of this franchise has been startling to witness, and it didn’t start with gunslinger Tom Brady heading down south from Foxboro.

In each of the past two years, including Jameis Winston’s final season under center, Tampa Bay ranked No. 3 in scoring offense. It’s even more impressive when you realize it took 24 years for this franchise to post its first Top 10 finish.

The 2000 club ended the season sixth in scoring before crawling out of Veterans Stadium on the wrong end of a 21-3 playoff setback.

Beyond Points

These last two seasons represent new territory for a Buc attack that had been so drab for so often.

It’s no coincidence this surge has coincided with a savvy coaching staff. You shouldn’t discount the impact of Leftwich, who has made a smooth transition from Winston’s volatility to Brady’s remarkable poise under pressure.

The Bucs just averaged 30.8 points per game, tied for the 31st-best scoring mark in the NFL’s 100-year history. By the numbers, Tampa Bay’s offense was quite prolific.

For example, 48 percent of Buc drives ended with an offensive score, second in the NFC to Green Bay. Only 8.9 percent of Buc drives ended with a giveaway, second-lowest in the NFC to Green Bay. Opponents posted a sack rate of just 3.4 percent, second-lowest in the NFL to Pittsburgh.

The best news of all? There’s room for growth.

Suppose O.J. Howard emerges as a big-play target for Brady this fall.

Suppose Antonio Brown enters camp healthy and motivated to reclaim his stature as an elite receiver.

Suppose Giovanni Bernard keeps the chains moving on third down, earning Brady’s trust on screens and checkdowns.

You could be talking about a historic offense, but it all starts with keeping Brady upright.

Only four teams in NFL history have averaged at least 35 points per game — the 2013 Broncos, the 2007 Patriots, the 2018 Chiefs and the 2011 Packers.

Those clubs combined for a 56-8 record. Common denominator? Great quarterbacks.

History in sight, explains Ira Kaufman.

Peyton Manning, Brady, Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers have combined to win 12 league MVP awards and if Brady notches his fourth this fall, it likely means the Buc offense was overwhelming.

Defense might win championships, but of the 100 clubs that have posted the highest points-per-game average in NFL annals, only four finished with a losing record.

And yes, the 2019 Bucs are included in that not so fearsome foursome.

Good luck trying to slow down the current group.

And if the 2021 defense takes it to another level, Brady’s marauders will get even more opportunities to impose their will.

“You don’t get to do this often,” notes Mike Evans. “All of the Super Bowl starters are coming back and I feel like we’ll be better in all facets next year.”

If Sean Payton reads that quote, he just might spit up his gumbo.

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