On Thursday the Bucs’ newest arrivals Breshad Perriman and Bradley Pinion spoke to the Tampa media for the first time, on Friday it was former Cardinal Deone Bucannon’s chance.

Bucannon began by talking about what brought him to Tampa, saying his reunion with Arians and Bowles made him feel, “right at home.”

One of the most important things that Bucannon brings to Tampa’s defense is his versatility, his ability to play inside linebacker, outside linebacker and safety in a hybrid role.

Bucannon thrived in Arizona’s defense, playing in 70 of 80 possible games over his five seasons there while totaling 404 tackles, seven sacks, 27 tackles for loss and seven forced fumbles.

Bucannon talked about his versatility as the “moneybacker” in Arizona but emphasized that he was willing to play whatever and wherever the coaches want to put him. He repeatedly stated his thankfulness to be in Tampa, and when talking about what to expect from the Bucs’ defense, spoke about Bowles’ philosophy on that side of the ball and what his knowledge brings to this coaching staff.

The familiar faces on staff aren’t the only thing that Bucannon is thankful for in Tampa, though. Bucannon praised the talent on the Bucs’ current roster while saying he wouldn’t be here if he didn’t think this team was ready to win.

“The players here are phenomenal,” Bucannon said. “They have a great mindset and it’s from top to bottom. And this coaching staff, with B.A., they’re going to bring something else in here. They’re going to bring a little bit of a different juice, and I’m looking forward to it.”

Bucannon experienced Arians’ turnaround in Arizona firsthand. He elaborated on what Arians did to facilitate that change with the Cardinals and how he believes Arians can do the same thing in Tampa.