Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft breakdown: defensive line

truebluefan · Apr 18, 2010

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All you need to know about the performance of the Bucs defensive line in 2009 is this: Tampa Bay ranked dead last against the run, allowing 4.8 yards per carry and 158.2 per game. That kept opponents' chains moving and the ball out of the offense's hands.

The problem is most pronounced at tackle. Veteran Chris Hovan likely saw his last season as a starter as he isn't nearly the player he once was. Ryan Sims is probably best utilized as a rotation player rather than someone who plays the majority of the snaps. Look for Roy Miller to have an expanded role in his second season.

At end, Stylez White, left, is manning the right side for now with the left side up for grabs. Kyle Moore and Tim Crowder are likely to fight it out. The team's results in rushing passers were only a bit better than its performance against the run, with Tampa Bay tied for 26th with 28 sacks.
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