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Predicting the Buccaneers’ 53-man roster

By Nicholas Perlich

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 23: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers completes the pass to Chris Godwin #12 in the first quarter of the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 23: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers completes the pass to Chris Godwin #12 in the first quarter of the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 24: Justin Evans #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after catching an interception thrown by Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 24: Justin Evans #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after catching an interception thrown by Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

Safeties

  • Justin Evans
  • Jordan Whitehead
  • Mike Edwards
  • Darian Stewart
  • Kentrell Brice

Justin Evans is one of the more underrated good, young safeties in the NFL. Whitehead is a solid complement alongside him. Stewart provides a physical presence and depth while Brice is better in coverage and has the skills to slide down to cornerback as well. Edwards is a third-round pick who is strong and physical and will provide depth and help on Special Teams early in his career.

Player to watch: Lukas Denis

TAMPA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 16: Matt Gay #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicks a 48-yard field goal to win the preseason game 16-14 against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 16: Matt Gay #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicks a 48-yard field goal to win the preseason game 16-14 against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

Special Teams

  • Matt Gay
  • Bradley Pinion
  • Zach Triner

Bruce Arians has said that it is not out of the question for the Bucs to keep two kickers on the roster with Gay and Cairo Santos. Gay has the much stronger leg and has been more impressive this preseason so if they only keep one kicker he looks to be the guy right now. Pinion and Triner finish out the group as a solid punter and long snapper, respectively.

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