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    Eagles at Tampa Bay: What's Bucs' Biggest Need in Week 4?

    By Jonah Morgan,

    15 hours ago

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were not able to get the win in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, and their defense left a bit to be desired.

    In a recent article by CBS Sports , they list what they think is each team's biggest need ahead of the Week 4 slate of games. For the reigning NFC South champions, they think that their linebacker core is the area that could use the most work.

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    Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) reacts after a safety against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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    "Linebacker is a problem area. The Buccaneers are allowing 3.60 yards per rush after contact, which is third-worst in the NFL, according to TruMedia," Josh Edwards writes. "The room looks a lot different with Devin White now in Philadelphia."

    The Bucs are one of the league leaders in missed tackles through the first three weeks of the season, and it has gotten them in trouble a few times.

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    The team parted ways with long-time linebacker Shaquil Barrett this past offseason, and Devin White left for the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency. The team will have to adjust to playing without the two of them as the season goes on, or they could have some issues.

    If the Bucs can cut down on the missed tackles, it would put them in a much better position to make some noise come playoff time. ... though it might be a mistake to "blame'' the absence of White, who is contributing very little to the Eagles cause as the two teams face off on Sunday in Tampa Bay.

    In the end, before Tampa Bay makes any major roster shuffle, a return to health from some of their key components seems the wisest route.

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