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Buccaneers Roundtable, Week 2 : How do the Bucs stop Tarik Cohen?

By David Harrison

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears carries the football ahead of Duke Riley #42 of the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Soldier Field on September 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears carries the football ahead of Duke Riley #42 of the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Soldier Field on September 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 22: Running back Darren Sproles #43 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a 25 yard touchdown against the New York Giants during the first quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 22: Running back Darren Sproles #43 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a 25 yard touchdown against the New York Giants during the first quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Marc Magana

The Bears have a full game under their belt. They played Atlanta really tough and Glennon put them in position to win the ball game.

Glennon played well, but a little guy named Tarik Cohen was responsible for several big plays. How do the Bucs stop him?

Cohen made something out of nothing and looked like a little Darren Sproles in the process. The Bucs need to contain him.

Gholston was resigned mainly due to his run stopping ability, him and Ayers will be crucial setting the edge. Pushing Cohen back in towards Gerald and Chris would stop Cohen from using his speed.

In the passing game, the Bucs will have to keep a close eye one him. With his playmaking ability, screen passes to a guy like Cohen can wreak havoc if the defense can’t react quick enough.

The Bucs linebacking core is pretty fast, from what i hear, that guy Kwon Alexander, can run.

The Bears will likely look to find new and intricate ways to get Cohen involved. Splitting him out wide, wildcat and screen plays will probably all be part of the plan.

Cohen will do damage he’s talented and fast, but if the Bucs can contain him and the offense performs well, the Bears should equal 1-0.

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