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Buccaneers: 5 potential cap casualties in 2019

By Ryan Doyle

TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 11: DeSean Jackson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a reception during the first quarter against the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 11: DeSean Jackson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a reception during the first quarter against the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 26: Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 26: Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /

DT Gerald McCoy

The six-time Pro Bowler and former All-Pro remains one of the most polarizing players on the Buccaneers. The fanbase is split on Gerald McCoy despite years of consistent production.

Regardless of what side you may stand on, the front office will have a tough decision to make in regards to McCoy‘s contract. Starting this offseason, Tampa Bay can get out from under his contract to free up $13 million in cap space.

A move like this would certainly signal a changing of the guard in Tampa, but that move may be too bold in 2019. McCoy remains the heart of the Bucs defense and a leader in the locker room. The next head coach may want a vocal veteran presence on the defensive side of the ball.

There will be plenty of new faces in red and pewter next season, having stability up front, and a mentor for Vita Vea might be the right move.

This is a contract to keep an eye on long-term. McCoy will make upwards of $10 million until 2021.

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