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Buccaneers: Predicting the final 53-man roster

By Douglas O'Connor

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Fans watch a military jet flyover during the opening ceremonies of an NFL game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers on January 1, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Fans watch a military jet flyover during the opening ceremonies of an NFL game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers on January 1, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 29: Outside linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles quarterback Josh McCown #13 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter of the preseason game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cleveland at Raymond James Stadium on August 29, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Iskowitz/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 29: Outside linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles quarterback Josh McCown #13 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter of the preseason game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cleveland at Raymond James Stadium on August 29, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Iskowitz/Getty Images) /

Linebackers: Kwon Alexander, Lavonte David, Kendall Beckwith and Adarius Glanton

Alexander and David are no brainers. While Beckwith has surprised everybody with his play and has been called the most instinctive player on the team. I have been tooting Glantons’ horn since last season and he may be the third best linebacker on the team.

Devante Bond is injured once again this year and I think he starts the season on IR and gets my second designated for return tag. While Hard Knocks fan favorite Riley Bullough won’t make the cut but could be a practice squad All Pro.

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Eric Nzeocha is a player that was born in Germany and played his college ball at the University of Wyoming. Because of the NFL program he is in, he gets a spot automatically on the practice squad. Fortunately for the Bucs it doesn’t count towards their ten spots.

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