Buccaneers: Robert Ayers and Noah Spence Drive the Pass Rush

We begin with the Spence Sack.

Noah Spence is lined up on the left side in a four-point stance, indicated by the red circle. Bobby Massie, in the black circle, will take him on. Spence will rush around the end while Massie will use the slide step to try and head him off.

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So far, Massie is in good position. He executed his slide to perfection and seems to be right in position to meet Spence. But, Spence takes an excellent angle to Cutler and turns on the speed, leaving Massie with no chance.

See how Spence has created space? He has created so much that he has gotten Massie out of position, turned with his back to the line of scrimmage. Spence was so quick, now Massie has no chance to protect Cutler from the rush.

Spence gets to Cutler, forces the fumble, and it’s a turnover in the red zone. Great play by Spence as he showed outstanding speed. He clearly is coming on and showing the world he is a force to be reckoned with.

Let’s move ahead and look at the veteran, making a big play that turned into a safety.