Last season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense was chewed up, spit out, and left for dead. Now, starting middle linebacker and Pro Bowler Kwon Alexander has darted for San Francisco, signing with the 49ers in free agency and perennial Pro Bowl defensive tackle and face of the defense, Gerald McCoy hears the clock ticking on his time in Tampa Bay.
This leaves only one strong defender to lean upon on the Buccaneers defense: Lavonte David. While David has been an excellent linebacker for many years, his quiet personality has allowed for him to fly under the radar, while McCoy and his charming personality have taken over the front pages.