There’s no hiding the fact Vita Vea makes Bucs defense go

TAMPA — All week long, Vita Vea playfully covered his face by hiding it behind his jersey whenever cameras were pointed in his direction during practice.

Off the field, he’s always shied away from attention.

Maybe that’s because of how much recognition he gets from opposing offensive linemen.

The 6-foot-4, 350-pound nose tackle draws double — and for one play last week — triple teams whenever he’s in the game.

His physical traits aside, no player may have a bigger impact on the Bucs defense than the former first-round pick from Washington.

“It’s a big difference.