Secondary
Cornerback Ronde Barber returns for his 13th, and likely final, season with the Bucs. The last remaining starter from the Bucs' Super Bowl championship, Barber no longer is the playmaker he was early in his career—former coordinator Monte Kiffin often used Barber as a blitzing corner earlier in his career.

But the veteran will be counted on more as a leader in the secondary, with cornerback Phillip Buchanon gone and former strong safety Jermaine Phillips likely to be at outside linebacker. Barber, a perfect fit for the Kiffin's Cover-2, will be asked to play more man coverage prefered by Bates.

Around Barber is youth. Last seasons' No. 1 pick, Aqib Talib will take over for Buchanon at corner, Savvy Pisc...

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