Can The Buccaneers' Defense Terrorize the NFL Again?

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At one time, when you thought of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, you thought of two words.

Scary Defense.

For years, their defense was their calling card. In the 1970's, and 80's it was Lee Roy Selmon, his brother Dewey, and Hugh Green. These guys helped the Buccaneers maintain a steady protection against the pass and run, even though their offense did little to back them up.

In the 1990's and early 2000's, during the Dungy and Gruden years, Tampa enjoyed a period of resurgence, lead by the vicious attack of Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, Hardy Nickerson, Simeon Rice, Ronde Barber & John Lynch. While their offense…