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Buccaneers’ 2016 Roster Prediction

By Zach Sauers

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 15, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 10-6. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Safety-(4)

Chris Conte, Bradley McDougald, Ryan Smith, Keith Tandy

Chris Conte and Bradley McDougald started for the Bucs last year and will continue to do so this year.  With two interceptions each in 2015, they have earned the right to stay in place.  Ryan Smith is a versatile secondary player the Bucs’ drafted in the 4th round.  Although he played corner in college, the expectation is for him to stick at safety in the new defensive scheme.  Keith Tandy is a backup who has always showed great value in limited playing time, and also because of his versatility he will keep his job.

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