Bucs’ Nickel Spot Has More Competition Than Expected

Lavonte David Names Three Breakout Bucs

Little hesitation in the voice of iconic Bucs linebacker Lavonte David. Mina Kimes of ESPN asked David to name one player on the Tampa Bay defense who is about to have a breakout year. “Zyon McCollum,” David replied. But he […] The post Lavonte David Names Three Breakout Bucs appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com.

Bucs’ Nickel Spot Has More Competition Than Expected

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' secondary is facing fierce competition this season, with more depth than in previous years. As OTAs progress and training camp approaches, the battle for the nickel cornerback position is heating up. While Tykee Smith is anticipated to take on a hybrid role, Todd Bowles has indicated that multiple players, including Zyon McCollum and Jacob Parrish, are in contention for the slot. McCollum's previous experience as primar…

Bucs' Nickel Spot Has More Competition Than Expected

The Bucs have far more options in their secondary this season compared to what they had a year ago. With organized team activities (OTAs) beginning and training camp on the horizon, roster projections for Tampa Bay naturally come about and the secondary is going to come under scrutiny this summer. Many would have hypothesized that second-year defensive back Tykee Smith is moving to strong safety next to Antoine Winfield Jr. This leaves an open c…