Buccaneers: Robert Ayers and Noah Spence Drive the Pass Rush

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Noah Spence (57) strips the ball from Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) in the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Noah Spence (57) strips the ball from Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) in the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Robert Ayers is lined up over the left side of the Bears offensive line. He is going to be rushing the “B” gap (between the guard and the tackle), between Josh Sitton and Charles Leno Jr. Watch how quickly Ayers explodes through the gap.

Leno seems to be unsure of whom to block and Ayers takes advantage. He comes through the gap like a bat out of you know where. Sitton, instead of sliding over to fill the gap, reaches for Ayers. The problem is, Ayers has gotten through the gap so fast that Sitton has no chance to stop him. He goes high, and Ayers fends him off easily.

Ayers has a clear path to Jay Cutler.

He forces the fumble which goes out of the end zone for a safety.

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The “Eye in the Sky” likes what he sees. Bucs fans, you should too. These two make quite the dynamic duo. Throw Gerald McCoy in there as well. When healthy, this group has the potential to be one of the league’s best.