When the Buccaneers selected Jamel Dean in the second round of the 2019 draft, there was a lot of optimism around the selection. Dean was very inconsistent in his rookie campaign, a trend that would continue throughout his career. Fast forward to 2022 and he is playing the best football of his career and some could argue he has been the Bucs best corner this season.
The Bucs were patient with Dean’s development, and it finally seems to be paying off.
Dean was really good against the Cowboys in week one, having four tackles and a couple of pass breakups, but the real test would be the following week in New Orleans against a new look Saints offense.