Depth at any position is important, and the Buccaneers know that. It’s especially important to have depth along the defensive line. We often talk about the ability to close out games. One of the toughest things to do in this league is to close out a game with the lead in the fourth quarter. The trouble is that the pass rush doesn’t have fresh legs and can’t get to the quarterback.
This is where the depth comes in. With a good rotation of players along the defensive line, stars like Noah Spence and Robert Ayers will have strength in the fourth quarter to finish out games.