Coach Koetter was very impressed with the young secondary, with #1 draft pick Vernon Hargreaves all picking off two Chad Henne passes in back to back series, the second of which was very impressive and rookie Ryan Smith also had a pick.Four total interceptions last night was more than Bucs CBs had all of the last seasons.
RB Peyton Barber also proved a viable fill-in, as Doug Martin sat out last night.
LB Adarius Glanton led the team with 4 tackles in the game. Glanton also handled long-snapping duties in camp last week, trying to prove his worth as first cuts are on the horizon.
With the absence of Gerald McCoy last night the defense took on a bit of a different look. Noah Spence’s name was rarely heard, if at all.
The other was an impressive toe-tap TD from the arm of Jameis Winston.
Winston was only 3-11 in the game but the TD to Evans was something fans and coaches, alike, were happy to see. That chemistry is already flowing.
Austin Sefarian-Jenkins led the team with 3 catches, showing he’s not quite ready to hand over the starting TE position to Cameron Brate. ASJ looked good last night.
QB Mike Glennon was an effective 11-19 for 120 yds and a TD. He looked sharp, at times, with the occasional missed opportunity, as happens with backup QBs.
Once again, the kicking game left everyone looking to the skies as Roberto Aguayo missed 2 more field goals, including a 28 yarder. Let’s hope his nerves are better at home against Cleveland next week on national tv!
Overall, the Bucs led in every category as well as total offense.