The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had some mild success rushing the passer during the preseason. They have built this pass-rushing group as more of a success by committee rather than relying upon one player to carry the load for them.
While that, in theory, is a potential formula for success, they will not have much time to find out. The team will be going up against a new-look Washington Commanders offense that will need to be pressured early and often.
Yaya Diaby will be leading the charge for the Bucs’ pass rush, who is looking to continue his momentum from a successful 2023 campaign.
It can’t all be on Diaby, though. The Bucs need help from everyone if they are going to make Jayden Daniels’s NFL debut rough. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner was sacked a lot in his final college football season, and more often than not, it was his own doing.
Daniels is very agile and mobile in the backfield while a play develops, but his awareness is lacking. He has a tendency to move his way into sacks and more pressure so if the Bucs pass rushers can showcase their motors they may have something.
The Commanders offensive line is one of it’s worst position groups in the roster. The Bucs front seven should have a strong showing. If they don’t, then it may be a long day for the Bucs and the offense will find themselves in a barn burner.