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Buccaneers: 2016 Presidential Nominees and Select Cabinet Members

By Alan Schechter

Nov 30, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; A general of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pirate ship in the north end zone against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; A general of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pirate ship in the north end zone against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 10, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Daryl Smith (51) celebrates with defensive tackle Akeem Spence (97) and defensive end William Gholston (92) after intercepting a pass in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Daryl Smith (51) celebrates with defensive tackle Akeem Spence (97) and defensive end William Gholston (92) after intercepting a pass in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs: Daryl Smith

This department very literally takes care of our veterans. They take care of the federal benefits and patient care for these veterans and their dependents. Leading this group is an important job, as we have all heard far too much about our vets not getting the services that they need upon returning home.

To fill this job appropriately you need someone who has been through a lot. The leader needs to be someone who understands the needs of the veterans so he can fight to provide those needs. Many are our most senior members of society, so they must be taken care of.

So for this role, in goes the longest tenured NFL player on the roster. Daryl Smith is in his 13th year in the league and has been a solid player for his entire career. He is in his first year with Tampa, but over his first 12 full seasons, he has averaged nearly 89 tackles per year, covering 176 games.

From the Jaguars, to the Ravens, and now to the Bucs, he has been through a lot. He’s a perfect choice to head up this department.

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