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Which Missing Buccaneers’ Player Must Step Up?

By Alan Schechter

Sep 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) is swarmed by the Arizona Cardinals defense during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeat the Buccaneers 40-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) is swarmed by the Arizona Cardinals defense during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeat the Buccaneers 40-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) carries the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) and outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) tackle in the third quarter at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) carries the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) and outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) tackle in the third quarter at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Brian DeFeo

The Bucs’ player that needs to wake up is Lavonte David. After an OK week one performance he failed to record a stat in Week 2. Yes, the same Lavonte David that recorded five tackles in 56 straight games failed to record a single tackle in Week 2. It’s not like he was injured or anything he played all 66 snaps. I can’t believe I’m saying this but Lavonte might actually miss Greg Schiano. I miss the level of football he played under Schiano for sure.

The Rams like to utilize their offensive strength, Todd Gurley. Lavonte David has the speed to chase him down so I have a feeling that double-digit tackles for him is definitely within the realm of possibility. Bleacher Report analyst and former Bucs’ quarterback Chris Simms even stated that Kwon Alexander has surpassed David as best linebacker on the team.

Now I’m not saying that I agree with him but if Kwon keeps making plays and Lavonte slips up a little than he may move down the totem pole. Mike Smith has two Lamborghinis just sitting there one of them is a newer sleeker model but one of them needs a quick tune up to get back to normal performance level.

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