Mike Edwards
Looking like a tremendous steal for the Buccaneers is third round safety Mike Edwards. While the whole defense seems to be playing with their hair on fire, Edwards looks the part with his bleach blonde hair as well.
.@UKFootball rookie S Mike Edwards with the pick-6.#Bucs have had Edwards running with the second and third team to get extra reps at multiple DB spots.
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) July 29, 2019
This was his second interception of the day, and it was a beauty. pic.twitter.com/9EgKOZNzG2
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In yesterday’s practice, Edwards picked off two different passes, including one returned all the way to the house. This led to a choreographed endzone celebration from the defensive unit as they have some fun playing the sport that they love.
With the injury to Justin Evans that still has him sidelined, Edwards has been getting starting reps next to Jordan Whitehead in the third level of Bowles’ defense. He is an extremely smart, savvy football player who has taken ahold of the scheme well and displays his knowledge on the field.
All of the offseason he has been compared to Tyrann Matheiu, and now on the field he looks like him too. Bowles played a massive hand in the selection of Edward last April, and it seems like that selection is already paying off for the Buccaneers.
As camp continues, keep and eye and ear out for Edwards as he is sure to be all over the field for the pewter and red. If he keeps up the hard work he will be starting in the back of the Buccaneers’ defense when week one rolls around.