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Buccaneers: These Giants pose the biggest threat

By Brian DeFeo

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 08: Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scrambles away from Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants during a game at Raymond James Stadium on November 8, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 08: Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scrambles away from Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants during a game at Raymond James Stadium on November 8, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 26: Landon Collins of the New York Giants heads for the endzone and scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the New York Jets during a preseason game on August 26, 2017 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 26: Landon Collins of the New York Giants heads for the endzone and scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the New York Jets during a preseason game on August 26, 2017 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Safety Landon Collins

One of the best safeties in the league will be on coach Dirk Koetter and Mike Smith‘s radar this week. Landon Collins is only in his third season but he is ranked one of the top players at his position. He is a ball hawk and big hitter who can stop the run and defend the pass like the best of the best. He’s a tackling machine and will definitely have his eyes on Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson. One advantage the Buccaneers do have is they have two high-quality pass-catching tight ends. Cameron Brate is Jameis Winston’s favorite red zone target and OJ Howard is bursting with potential. Janoris Jenkins is a solid corner but Mike Evans is an elite wide receiver. Look for Collins to lean his way when he plays deep coverage.

One advantage the Buccaneers do have is they have two high-quality pass-catching tight ends. Cameron Brate is Jameis Winston’s favorite red zone target and OJ Howard is bursting with potential. Janoris Jenkins is a solid corner but Mike Evans is an elite wide receiver. Look for Collins to lean his way when he plays deep coverage.

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The Buccaneers have a chance to make a statement this week against what seemed to be a formidable opponent. On a short week, they would like an adrenaline rush off a win over one Super Bowl winning then getting their chance at another. Don’t think this is a trap game but also don’t come out like they did against the Vikings.

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