The Bucs still face a need at the safety positions, despite the returns of Keith Tandy and Chris Conte. Despite their lack of interest in free agent Reggie Nelson, should the Bucs pursue the 30-year old former Brown, 49er, and Bill?
Quite simply, no.
In his last two seasons, Whitner has one interception, one forced fumble, nine passes defensed, and 187 tackles. In fact, outside of his three years in San Francisco,
Whitner has been drastically underwhelming. In San Francisco, Whitner had 27 passes defensed, twice posting double digits.