Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Breaking down depth at safety position
By Cory Kinnan
The new guys:
The Buccaneers signed two safeties in free agency, however neither are locks to make the team. Kentrell Brice has started double-digit games over the first three years of his career for the Green Bay Packers and was signed to a one-year deal this offseason.
During his career, he has tallied just one interception, six passes defended, 74 solo tackles, and one tackle for loss. Brice, however, struggled mightily in Green Bay last year to the tune of a below average 51 score according to Pro Football Focus (subscription required).
It is a bit telling that the Packers let a young player like Brice walk who demanded so little on the open market after just three seasons. He will have a chance to compete with Whitehead for a starting role, but if he struggles in camp, the Buccaneers may not be able to justify giving him a roster spot over one of the youngsters in the room.
Orion Stewart saw playing time last year, but not in the NFL. During its short life, Stewart was a member of the San Antonio Commadors in the Alliance of American Football. Stewart will have a hard time making the roster and looks more like a camp body, but could potentially find a roster spot if he establishes a role on special teams.