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Buccaneers: Five Bucs to watch in week five versus Patriots

By Zach Sauers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 11: Cornerback Brent Grimes #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is stopped by wide receiver Brandon Coleman #16 of the New Orleans Saints after intercepting a pass by quarterback Drew Brees during the fourth quarter of an NFL game on December 11, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 11: Cornerback Brent Grimes #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is stopped by wide receiver Brandon Coleman #16 of the New Orleans Saints after intercepting a pass by quarterback Drew Brees during the fourth quarter of an NFL game on December 11, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 20: Jacquies Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 20, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 20: Jacquies Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 20, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Defensive End- Jacquies Smith

After almost a year off from football, defensive end Jacquies Smith made his return to the game last Sunday against the Giants.

In his return to the field, Smith played limited snaps which is more than likely due to conditioning of the body. It is not uncommon for a team to take the rehabilitation of players slowly so they can reach their full potential once again.

Now in his second game back this Thursday, Smith should see his playing time rise in the defense that is struggling to reach the passer.

Where is the edge pressure?

This defense has lied almost entirely on Gerald McCoy to disrupt the quarterback. Noah Spence… Chris Baker… Robert Ayers… Ryan Russell… these four players have not even sniffed at the quarterback over the past two weeks.

Can Jacquies Smith bring to the Bucs what they need so bad? I think the Bucs could use another seven sack season out of Smith

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