Where, exactly, will Bucs’ defense be better?

by Gary Shelton on September 2, 2015 · 0 comments

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Bucs' coaches must figure their defense out./ANDREW J. KRAMER

Bucs' coaches must figure their defense out./ANDREW J. KRAMER

Wednesday, 6:30 a.m.

Try not to think about the new quarterback for a minute.

Try not to think about the offensive coordinator. Or the refocused running back. Or the rebuilt offensive line. Try not to think of the mismatches the wide receivers might create.

Think, instead, of defense. Think of pass-rushers and open-field tacklers and tight-covering corners. Think of swarming.

Now think about this, perhaps the most important question of them all: Do the Bucs have a chance to be a significantly better defense than last year? And if so, where?

I know, I know. Last year, the defense was brand new. Hey, a lot of

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