07-Nov-2009 11:09am
 
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    
 Year  Pts All  Yds All  Pass Yds  Pass TDs  Rush Yds  Rush TDs  Sacks  Ints  IR TDs  Fum  FR TDs 
20083234898299723190182922381
2007270446127351817261132171181
200635352713349261922112611390
2005274444429291515151036170133
200430445522581211971844161112
SUMMARY
Def / ST Rank: #8   
Overall: #136

The Bucs defense continues to play at a high level, especially the secondary. The Bucs ranked ninth overall defensively, but the pass defense notched 22 interceptions. Tampa has an emerging star in corner Aqib Talib, but still have shutdown corner Ronde Barber to pair with Talib. This tandem is as good as any in the league. Linebacker Barrett Ruud has become a star, getting 137 tackles and three sacks last season. If the Bucs have a weakness defensively, it is pressuring the quarterback. Gaines Adams led the team with six and a half sacks last season, so they'll need to get some more production from Adams and Greg White at the end spots. Neither are outstanding pass rushers, though. The Bucs seem to have found an answer on special teams. Clifton Smith handled both the punt and kick return duties last season and did well, scoring two return touchdowns.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Bucs have an above-average defense and a newfound return game makes this unit starter worthy for fantasy teams. Don't expect many sacks, but their secondary can create turnovers and make big plays. Plus, their special teams are improving.
2009 Draft Guide - Def / STs
 # 1  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT  
 # 2  Philadelphia EaglesPHI Hot
 # 3  New York GiantsNYG  
 # 4  Minnesota VikingsMIN  
 # 5  Baltimore RavensBAL  
 # 6  New York JetsNYJ Sleeper
 # 7  Tennessee TitansTEN  
 # 8  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM  
 # 9  Arizona CardinalsARI  
 # 10  Dallas CowboysDAL  
 # 11  New England PatriotsNWE  
 # 12  Indianapolis ColtsIND  
 # 13  San Diego ChargersSDG  
 # 14  Chicago BearsCHI  
 # 15  Miami DolphinsMIA  
 # 16  Green Bay PackersGNB Sleeper
 # 17  Washington RedskinsWAS  
 # 18  Carolina PanthersCAR  
 # 19  Seattle SeahawksSEA Sleeper
 # 20  San Francisco 49ersSFO  
 # 21  Buffalo BillsBUF  
 # 22  Houston TexansHOU  
 # 23  Jacksonville JaguarsJAC Cold
 # 24  Atlanta FalconsATL  
 # 25  Oakland RaidersOAK  
 # 26  New Orleans SaintsNOR  
 # 27  Cincinnati BengalsCIN  
 # 28  St. Louis RamsSTL  
 # 29  Cleveland BrownsCLE  
 # 30  Kansas City ChiefsKAN  
 # 31  Detroit LionsDET  
 # 32  Denver BroncosDEN  
»  Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
»  Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
»  Injury Concern.
»  Sleeper.
» Auction values based on std 12-team scoring league with $100 cap.