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Bucs S Andrew Adams is finding ways to workout at home

See how Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Andrew Adams is staying in shape from home.

For many of us, practicing social distancing means giving up time at the gym, something many people find to be a useful outlet for the stress of everyday life.

But, just because you are stuck at home, doesn’t mean you can’t get a solid workout in. Take Bucs safety Andrew Adams for example. Adams, who recently re-signed with Tampa Bay and appears ready to get to work with Lavonte David and the rest of the Tampa defense, took to his Instagram story today to show himself doing a little band workout in his driveway. Adams clearly isn’t going to let social distancing stop him from getting into top form.

Take a look.

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This 2012 NFL draft do-over has the Bucs making up for the Mark Barron selection

Gil Brandt of NFL.com reimagines the 2012 NFL draft and has the Bucs finding someone to play alongside Gerald McCoy.

The NFL draft is next month, and after posting a 7-9 record in 2019, the Buccaneers find themselves sitting near the middle of the first round with the 14th pick.

It remains to be seen whether or not the Bucs will use that pick to take an offensive tackle to help their O-line and protect six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, who chose to leave the Patriots after 20 years and set up shop in Tampa. Whoever Tampa Bay picks in round one, let’s hope they have as big an impact as last year’s first-round pick Devin White, who came on strong at the end of the season and proved to be the franchise cornerstone the team was hoping for.

But, even a prospect that seems like a future star can turn into a bust. Take former Bucs first-round pick Mark Barron, who many people, including current Raiders GM Mike Mayock, who was a draft analyst for NFL Network at the time, thought was a perennial Pro Bowler in the making. Barron was traded midway through his third season after never turning into the defender the Bucs envisioned.

And, in his redo of the 2012 NFL draft, Gil Brandt has the Bucs passing on Barron at the No. 7 spot in favor of defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, who ended up getting drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 12.

Here’s why Brandt loves the thought of Cox joining the Bucs:

“Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy made the Pro Bowl six times in his nine Bucs seasons, but can you imagine how much more he would have flourished if he’d been playing alongside a defensive lineman of Cox’s caliber instead of the rotating cast of characters Tampa fielded?”

For what it’s worth, Cox has been named a Pro Bowler the past five seasons and even earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 2018 following his 10.5-sack season. Hindsight is always 20/20, and at the time the Barron selection seemed like a slam dunk. But, as we’ve come to find out, there’s no such thing when it comes to the NFL draft.

As for who Brandt reimagines the Eagles taking now that Cox is a Buc, well, he has some linebacker named Lavonte David going to Philly at No. 12. David, of course, was drafted by the Bucs in the second round of that year’s draft.

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Lavonte David is ready to ride with S Andrew Adams and the Bucs defense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is ready to ride into the 2020 season with this fellow teammates.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made some big moves in free agency to ensure their defense remains intact as much as possible. The Bucs not only used the franchise tag on NFL sack leader Shaq Barrett, but they also reached deals with both Jason Pierre-Paul and Ndamukong Suh. Those, of course, were the big names free agents, along with Tom Brady, that the Bucs secured.

But, there are other players on defense that are returning next year who may be flying under the radar, like safety Andrew Adams, who played in 14 games for the Bucs last season, starting 11. He finished the year with an interception and forced fumble. The Bucs announced this week that he would be returning as well in 2020.

Adams took to Instagram recently and gave a shout-out to his fellow teammates, including Lavonte David, who included Adams’ post in his own Instagram story.

Take a look at the screenshot below.

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Lavonte David is here to provide you with some Monday motivation

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David took to Instagram to provide some motivation for fans this Monday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is undoubtedly one of the veteran leaders of this team. The former Nebraska star and second-round pick of the Bucs in 2012 has a lot to be excited about when it comes to the future of his current team.

The Bucs, who had the league’s 15th-best defense this season, made a dramatic improvement under first-year defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, who helped them improve on their 27th ranking from 2018.

David has proven time and again to be one of team’s most motivated players, and today, he provided a little Monday motivation for fans on his Instagram story.

Here’s a screenshot:

And, for those who didn’t see this powerful post from David right before the new year, here it is again for you:

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May not seem like it but my 2019 was ROUUGGHHH!!! Went through stuff I’ve never imagined me going through. Football and those close to me was the only thing that kept my mind right and positive. I’ve done a lot of soul searching, a lot of praying, had sleepless nights and Long talks with myself in the mirror. Going through that helped me grow so much as a person and as a man. I realized I had to find myself and figure out what really matters to me! I’m still growing but I’m proud of the man I’m becoming, took me long enough but better late than never. Thankful for the good and the bad 2019 had for me but I’m definitely looking forward to 2020. God bless all, always stay true, never fold, and remain positive. 💯🤙🏾

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The Buccaneers’ linebackers were a force to be reckoned with in 2019

Take a look at this highlight video from the Buccaneers showcasing the dominance of their pass rush this season.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may not be taking part in the divisional round of the postseason this weekend, but, given how well they looked during the second half of the season, it wouldn’t surprise anyone to find them in the playoffs next year.

The Buccaneers have gone 12-straight seasons without a postseason trip, and haven’t won a playoff game since their victory over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII.

But this Bucs team has a new swagger to them, thanks in large part to the arrival of head coach Bruce Arians. The two-time NFL Coach of the Year has this team buying what he’s selling, and the results are starting to come together.

Tampa Bay’s defense, especially, had a big turnaround under Arians and defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, jumping from 27th in 2018 to 15th this year, even ranking first in rush defense.

So, while we wait and see what the future holds for some of their unrestricted free agents, here’s a little highlight video from the Bucs showcasing the dominance of the team’s pass rush this year.

Enjoy.

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🔥 2019 LBs 🔥

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Tampa Bay holds the 14th pick in the upcoming NFL draft. They’ve held that spot just once before, and, fortunately, it turned out pretty well for them.

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5 Buccaneers the Colts must game plan for in Week 14

Colts must game plan for these Bucs in Week 14.

The Colts, currently at 6-6 on the year, are not completely out of the playoff picture after losing four of their last five games. On Sunday, Frank Reich’s squad will travel to Tampa Bay to face off against former Colts interim head coach, Bruce Arians and his Buccaneers currently sitting at 5-7.

While this Bucs roster is full of talent at every position, they have struggled to find a consistent rhythm on both sides of the ball and have lost a lot of games late. Either way this team is not to be underestimated.

Here are five Buccaneers the Colts must gameplan for in order to get their season back on track and keep their postseason hopes alive:

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WR Mike Evans

This is the obvious one. At 6’5″ and weighing 230 pounds, Evans is one of the hardest receivers in the league to cover. His 1,096 receiving yards are currently the third-best in the NFL and his seven touchdowns are currently tied for the fifth-most among receivers.

Stopping Evans will be imperative for the Colts secondary if they want to win this game. Evans is targeted heavily on third down and in the red zone, so it will be important for Matt Eberflus to order double coverage on Evans a majority of snaps.

Look for Pierre Desir and Malik Hooker to provide the coverage on Evans and try to get physical with him at the line of scrimmage.

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