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Bucs Secondary: Better Than You Think

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Pro Football Focus ranked the Bucs secondary as the sixth best in the league this season. See: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2020-secondary-rankings

Here is the write-up: "Jamel Dean and Carlton Davis gave the Buccaneers impressive corner play on the outside this season. They ranked third and 25th, respectively, among all outside corners in coverage grade during the regular season. Only two other teams had two outside corners rank inside the top 25 in coverage grade this season."

PFF rankings are a bit quirky but they do account for plays away from the ball, i.e., when coverage is so good the throw goes elsewhere. The write-up suggests the Bucs strength is on the corners, toward the sidelines. Of course, as we all saw last week, the weakness is in the middle, on intermediate throws, when the Bucs play a soft zone. This all suggests some creative schemes could help--the Bucs have the talent.

Also, Washington ranked no. 7 and the Saints ranked no. 21, which suggests Brady should have success this weekend--IF he is protected.

 
Posted : Jan. 14, 2021 7:15 am
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