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Five Best Edge Pass Rushers the Buccaneers Face in 2016

By Alan Schechter

Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter (left) and defensive end Noah Spence (57) talk as they work out during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter (left) and defensive end Noah Spence (57) talk as they work out during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and nose tackle Austin Brown (71) celebrate a defensive play against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and nose tackle Austin Brown (71) celebrate a defensive play against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Cameron Jordan

This is a choice that the Bucs have gotten up close and personal with two times per year since 2011.

That’s when Cameron Jordan was drafted by the Saints.  He was the 24th overall pick that year and immediately became a starter.  He has been one ever since, starting 79 out of a career 80 games.  After a mediocre rookie season, he posted eight sacks, 67 tackles, three forced fumbles and two recoveries in 2012.

Over the next three seasons, Jordan posted ten or more sacks twice and was elected to the Pro Bowl in each of those seasons.  His career best came in 2013 when he posted 12.5 sacks.  Keep in mind, the Saints of the last five years haven’t exactly been known for their defense.  To be a standout on a team that has an underwhelming defense is all the more impressive.

In ten games against the Bucs, Jordan has posted 5.5 sacks.  Those line protections better take this guy into account.

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