Ayers says Bucs defense 'less terrible,' learning quickly

Ayers says Bucs defense 'less terrible,' learning quicklyRick Stroud, Times Staff WriterWednesday, June 15, 2016 1:09pmayers by anti java, on FlickrEven before he signed a contract with them, Giants free agent defensive end Robert Ayers looked at the Bucs and believed they were on the verge of winning.After nearly completing off-season workouts, he said the talent on the defensive line is even better than expected and gives the Bucs a real chance to compete."I feel like we can compete," Ayers said Wednesday. "I'm not just saying that because I'm here now, but from the outside looking in, I always thought Tampa (Bay) man, they're right there. We've got some guys. The big three on offense, one of the best defensive tackles in the game with Gerald, Clinton (McDonald) who's been and underrated dog, Jacquies (Smith), who got hurt last year, but talking about pass rush, that guy was beasting until he got hurt. Noah (Spence) can play. Howard (Jones) is super-fast out there. Kourtnei Brown. Akeem (Spence). There's some talent, man. We've just got to do what we need to do, work to get better and I feel like we can kick anybody's ass. That's just my opinion."Some people might not think so, but I see them out here and they can get after it. They can really do some damage." …For the rest.... http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/ayers-says-bucs-defense-less-terrible-learning-quickly/2281781