After seven seasons as a 4-3 outside linebacker with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lavonte David will now transition to an inside linebacker in new defensive coordinator Todd Bowles’ 3-4 defensive scheme. Translation: David is going to eat a full plate every single Sunday.
He will be paired with fifth-overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft Devin White in the second level of the Bucs’ starting defense. The two of them should be able to tally tackle after tackle this season, but maybe not for the right reasons.
The Buccaneers’ defensive front only has two bonafide starters in Vita Vea and Ndamukong Suh, meaning running backs may be hitting their level sooner than they should.