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6 players redeeming themselves at Buccaneers training camp

By Cory Kinnan

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 11: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass while under pressure from Noah Spence #57 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 11: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass while under pressure from Noah Spence #57 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 18: Defensive end Noah Spence #57 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Buccaneers 40-7. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 18: Defensive end Noah Spence #57 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Buccaneers 40-7. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

OLB Noah Spence

Yes, it is understandable to identify that it sounds like a broken record to say that Noah Spence looks much improved this offseason. We are going to say it anyway: Spence looks much improved this offseason.

Bull-rushing offensive linemen, getting into the backfield and plugging the run, and showing a better repertoire of moves to shed blocks, Noah Spence may have finally arrived. The former second round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2016 could potentially live up to the hype, and it is about time.

Year after year it is mentioned how in-shape and explosive Spence looks, but this year his on-field techniques also fit the bill. It will be fun to watch Spence go after offensive linemen in live football Friday night to see if these improvements in practice translate to the game field.

The chip on Spence’s shoulder should be rather large as well after being virtually erased completely by former defensive coordinator Mike Smith. Now Bowles has his hands on Spence and looks to have molded an explosive weapon off the edge.

With the injury to Jason Pierre-Paul, it is down to Spence, Shaquil Barrett, Carl Nassib, and Anthony Nelson to step up for the Buccaneers. Getting a boost from Spence can stretch the lack of depth currently on the roster a long way for the pewter and red.

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