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Buccaneers’ 2015 Team Report Card

By Alan Schechter

Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) calls out coverage in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) calls out coverage in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Bradley McDougald (30) is introduced before the start of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Bradley McDougald (30) is introduced before the start of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Backs: D

This is a group that needs to get better. Many fans were unhappy when Darrelle Revis was allowed to walk prior to the 2014 season, and the group has declined since. The Bucs ranked 17th against the pass in 2015, allowing 240 yards per game. They also allowed a 31:11 touchdown to interception ratio that just isn’t going to get it done.

The deeper numbers are just as bad, as quarterbacks completed 70% of their passes against the Tampa Bay defense, and posted a 102.5 rating. Basically, teams threw the ball at will against the Buccaneers this season. When a linebacker leads the team in interceptions, it was a bad year for the defensive backs.

This is a position that Jason Licht and company will have to pay significant attention to this offseason.

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