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Buccaneers Fantasy Recap: Defense

By David Harrison

Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) reacts during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) reacts during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 2015 version of the Buccaneers defense was not nearly as improved as fans and the franchise had hoped.  Head coach Lovie Smith was brought in to give the Bucs a renewed defensive identity similar to the one he built in Chicago years earlier, and failed to do so.

Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) reacts during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) reacts during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

By bringing in several former Bears and some youthful talent itching for opportunities, Smith looked to capitalize on the abilities of Pro-Bowler Gerald McCoy and 2015 Pro-Bowl selection Lavonte David.

While they may not have been a fantasy target for most league owners and daily fantasy players, the Tampa defense did have some good moments. Here we take a look at their week-to-week fantasy impact and finish off with a look to 2016.

This analysis uses standard ESPN fantasy scoring.

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