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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Winners and Losers Week 17

By Brian DeFeo

Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) works out prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) works out prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Keith Tandy (37) intercepts the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Keith Tandy (37) intercepts the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Winner: Safety Keith Tandy

Keith Tandy has been the best player in the secondary since becoming the full time starter after Chris Conte went down with injury. Tandy was all over the field today. He lead the team with tackles today with 12 and had two huge interceptions. He again made a huge impact for a team that wants to be a defensive force. His first interception of the day was ripped out of Corey Brown’s hands on a deep ball. His second one was on another deep ball at the end of the third quarter on a looping pass to Greg Olsen.

He shut down Greg Olsen today who only had three catches for 22 yards. Keith Tandy has made my opinion on the Buccaneers need for a new safety not as urgent but still a position to target in the off-season. Tandy deserves to be the starter going into next season and he makes the Buccaneers defense a threat each time he’s on the field.

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