Lavonte David has been one of the few bright spots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this decade. His leadership and play making ability have gone unnoticed with poor coaching, bad defenses, and his humble leadership.
While fans might not know who David is yet, the players surely do. David has been named a team captain for the seventh straight season, an honor he deserves year after year.
Lavonte David said he takes great pride in being named a Bucs team captain for a seventh straight year, said the nod “shows I have the respect of my peers, doing what I’m supposed to do.”
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 8, 2020
Optimism for 2020
Over the years, David has been apart of many teams with high expectations. In a season where it’s at a peak, David has been expressing the importance of not getting caught up in the heat.
“We can’t get caught up in outside expectations, but as far as talent, it’s there. The sky’s the limit,” Lavonte David says of the influx of talent for the Bucs this offseason and the resulting optimism …
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 8, 2020
In the Buccaneers weekly press conference, David also reflected on the run defense, and how it affects everyone’s play on the field.
“It makes a lot of our jobs a lot easier,” Lavonte David says of what he calls a “much better” Bucs run game. He said having multiple dangerous backs to rotate in on offense takes the run game to another level.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 8, 2020
Eyes are now fully focused on Sunday to the Saints. The biggest key to the game? Tackling and forcing turnovers. You can’t let Alvin Kamara get loose in the open field, or it’s going to be a long day.
Bucs linebacker Lavonte David on the key to beating the Saints in his experience: “You have to tackle well. The main thing is tackling.” Said defensive players must stay where they’re supposed to be and force turnovers.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 8, 2020
The Buccaneers versus the Saints will have the entire nation watching in America’s Game of the Week. Under the radar for most of his career, I don’t think David cares about fame and recognition. But if he performs like he has over the past eight seasons, he will be quickly put into the spotlight.
