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Should the Bucccaneers play more physical pass defense?

One person isn’t happy with the way Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Mike Smith is using his secondary: passively. That person is Louis Riddick, a former NFL safety and former personnel executive for the Philadelphia Eagles. He’s generally one of the most insightful analysts out there.

#Bucs defense refuses to challenge receivers at the line of scrimmage & play aggressive. Becomes 7 on 7 passing drill for good offenses.

— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) November 1, 2016

Small corners + high volume soft off man/zone coverage = 28th ranked defense in pass yds per play.