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Revisiting Bucs' offseason: Neglecting edge rusher has cost them in 2017

TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers players are footing the blame for their five-game losing streak. But look a little closer and you can see that moves made this offseason -- and a lack of moves in some areas -- have played a role in this 2-6 season. Granted, hindsight is 20-20, but there's no way to learn for the future without examining the past with a critical eye.

Not bringing in a healthy pass-rusher

The Bucs put all their eggs in the baskets of Jacquies Smith, who was coming off a torn ACL, and Noah Spence, who was coming off shoulder surgery.