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Buccaneers: Five Bucs to watch in week seven versus Bills

By Zach Sauers

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts during the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Buccaneers 38-33. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts during the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Buccaneers 38-33. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and offensive guard Ali Marpet #74 warm up before the start of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and offensive guard Ali Marpet #74 warm up before the start of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

Center – Ali Marpet

Whether it is a struggling young quarterback or a veteran back-up… no matter who is under center, you will need to run the ball and all that is possible with a successful center.

The transition from guard to center for Ali Marpet has almost worked out perfectly for the Bucs. His play at the position in both pass protection and the run game has been dominant since the switch, and it is even beginning to draw the attention of the nerds from Pro Football Focus.

The return of Doug Martin has sparked another flame in the Bucs offense, and to establish a strong running game Sunday may help lead this team to a well needed victory.

Watch for the interior of the Bucs offensive line to battle out with Bills defensive tackles Kyle Williams and Marcell Dareus. Who wins the trenches will win this game.

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