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What is the deal with the former Buccaneers’ defenders?

By Zach Sauers

Dec 17, 2015 St. Louis, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Mike Jenkins (24) against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2015 St. Louis, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Mike Jenkins (24) against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Henry Melton (90) reacts as he pumps up the crowd during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. New Orleans Saints defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Henry Melton (90) reacts as he pumps up the crowd during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. New Orleans Saints defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Henry Melton was signed by the Bucs in March of 2015 after the Cowboys decided to let him walk.  Melton was drafted by coach Smith in Chicago, so his familiarity with his head coach and the defensive system seemed ideal.  His one and only year in Tampa left him with a total of two sacks and 31 combined tackles.  If you compare this to the stats of the Bucs’ defensive captain Gerald McCoy, Melton had only three less tackles.

The fact of the matter is, Melton is no starter, but he is a reliable backup.  Now that the Bucs are carrying less defensive tackles, it is understandable why he has not been re-signed.  Why Melton has not received any contact by other teams is questionable.  Melton, of all players the Bucs have not re-signed, is the most capable player out of the bunch.  The NFL’s business aspect is brutal.

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