Baltimore Ravens: Scouting the Enemy Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Oct 5, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Mark Barron (23) breaks up a pass to New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson (82) during overtime of a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 37-31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Defensive Backs: Alterraun Verner, Johnthan Banks, Leonard Johnson, Mark Barron, Dashon Goldson, Brandon Dixon, Crezdon Butler, Bradley McDougald, Keith Tandy, Major Wright
A lot of money is tied up in these guys, yet the Bucs secondary has not excelled thus far.
Mark Barron, a former top-10 pick, is adequate as strong safety, though he has never quite developed into the impact player the Bucs expected. And Alterraun Verner has proven worth the four-year, $25.75 million deal he signed this offseason.
Other than that, the Bucs have an empty cupboard. Johnthan Banks is a huge liability despite being the starting corner. The Ravens absolutely need to pick on him.
Dashon Goldson was a high-priced free agent from San Francisco, but he has never been a great cover guy at safety. His struggles have continued this season.
The Ravens have a chance to shred this secondary, especially considering the Bucs minimal pass rush. Joe Flacco could have a very big game.