Could Jamel Dean take a step forward this year?
There are no lies told when discussing how well the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passing defense performed in 2023. They ranked near the bottom of the league in that category despite having a top-five rushing defense, a top-five red zone defense, and a top-10 scoring defense. They lacked strength on the backend in part due to a lack of edge rush, and they were still ranked middle of the pack in interceptions and near the bottom of the league in passes defended.
The Buccaneers' secondary will look a bit different in 2024 after adding safety Jordan Whitehead in free agency to pair back up with Antoine Winfield Jr., who just became the highest-paid DB in NFL history, adding slot corner and nickel competition for former UDFA Christian Izien and trading former starting CB Carlton Davis III to Detroit, opening up the starting cornerback slot opposite of Jamel Dean for Zyon McCollum.Outside of Antoine Winfield Jr.
Dean is one of the most sure-fire tacklers in the league at his position and as mentioned by PFF, he is one of the most consistent in coverage as well. He isn't going to blow you away with splashy plays, but he always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Last season, Dean's stats slipped from what he was able to do in coverage in his previous seasons. He only managed to defend a total of four passes and failed to haul in any interceptions.
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