At the conclusion of the 2017 season, the Buccaneers had a depleted and unproductive defensive line. You can argue that it was that position group that resulted in the defense playing poorly as a whole all season long. Since the end of the season it has been a complete overhaul, including the defensive line coach. The Buccaneers hired Brentson Buckner, who will look to put all of these new pieces in the right place, and get this defense to where it needs to be.
One player who benefited the most from all of these off-season acquisitions, is six-time pro bowler Gerald McCoy.