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Buccaneers Aren't Worried About Josiah Trotter's Coverage Concerns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers On SI·River Wells·22 days ago
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed a starting linebacker badly heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, and it sure seems like they've got one. The team drafted Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter in the second round of the draft, and he's set to contribute as a starting linebacker right away in Tampa Bay. Trotter's film notably showcases his run-stopping ability and blitzing acumen, and his size makes him a prototypical MIKE linebacker at the next level. But Buccaneers fans and pundits have been weary of Tampa Bay's failure to cover the pass at the linebacker position in recent seasons, and because of that, many have questioned Trotter's selection when other linebackers who showcased better pass coverage ability on tape could have been available later on. The Bucs aren't worried about all that, though. And while they acknowledge that Trotter's run game prowess is stronger than his coverage skills, the team believes that he can be molded into a strong coverage linebacker in the NFL.…

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