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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Breaking down the offensive line

By Rob Leeds

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 02: Ryan Jensen #66 hikes the ball to Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on December 02, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 02: Ryan Jensen #66 hikes the ball to Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on December 02, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 15: Tackle Demar Dotson #69 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sets for play against the New Orleans Saints September 15, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Saints won 16 – 14. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 15: Tackle Demar Dotson #69 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sets for play against the New Orleans Saints September 15, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Saints won 16 – 14. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) /

While the left is solid, the right is uncertain

To the right of Jensen is the only place with a question mark on the whole offensive line. Caleb Benenoch is currently in possession of the starting right guard spot, but is moving to tackle this year, leaving second year player Alex Cappa  in position to make a substantial claim to the spot.

Training camp will be the determinant of who ends up as a starter and this battle will be one of the more intriguing stories to follow during this offseason. Free agent addition Earl Watford, an Arians draft pick will also be in contention for the right guard position.

Last but not least, Demar Dotson sandwiches the offensive line at right tackle. Dotson is going into his 10th season as a Buccaneer and is the true captain of this line. Dotson has the intelligence and the ability to help in a new Bruce Arians inspired offense and his lead will be integral to the success of the offensive line.

While Dotson is good at what he does, due to his age and financial reasons, do not be surprised if the Buccaneers start to look for a replacement as soon as next year rolls around. He is entering the final year of his contract, and it would be a surprise to see him extended in Tampa Bay.

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Despite a poor 2018 season the Buccaneer coaching staff has a large amount of confidence in their offensive line. This group will look remarkably similar to the one from last year but will hopefully see improved results. Regardless of belief, there is a lot of money tied up in the Buccaneers offensive line and for the sake of the team they must play up to the amount of money paid.

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