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Injuries might force Bucs to do some O-line shuffling vs. Saints

CHARLIE KAIJO | Times

TAMPA — If the Bucs have to play Saturday without their top two options at right tackle — Demar Dotson remains in concussion protocol and backup Gosder Cherilus hasn't practiced because of groin and ankle injuries — there is another option that could put the best five linemen on the field.

The team could turn to undrafted rookie Leonard Wester, who has played in only two games with only six snaps at tackle, or it could make a double switch involving more experienced linemen.

The Bucs could take starting LG Kevin Pamphile, who spent most of his first two seasons as a backup tackle, and move him to right tackle, allowing G/C Evan Smith to fill in at left guard, as he did earlier this season when Pamphile was sidelined by a concussion.