Buccaneers: What Are the Most Important Improvements After the Bye?

Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter looks down against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter looks down against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates a defensive stop against the Atlanta Falcons late in the game at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates a defensive stop against the Atlanta Falcons late in the game at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

The Pass Rush

This one is going to piggy-back on the comments of James on the previous page. The pass defense has been bad. When your first round draft pick has been your most consistent player, it’s an issue. The Bucs are ranked 22nd in the league against the pass. Didn’t they spend some money to fix this problem?

But, they are also allowing the quarterback to have a drink in the pocket picking a receiver. They are not generating a consistent pass rush. Nine sacks are all they have been able to manage. That simply isn’t going to cut it. After 2-3 seconds, every defensive back is going to have difficulty staying with their man. They have to get to the quarterback.

The returning players from injury will help. But there are no excuses for injuries in this league. To make a run, the Bucs have to get it done. Period.

Alan Schechter

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You’ve heard from us, now what do you say? What is the most important improvement the Bucs need to make after the bye? Make your voice heard in the comments below.