Possible Destinations For Former Saints OLB Junior Galette
5. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Dec 8, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle
Gerald McCoy(93) against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oh yes another NFC South team could be in play for Galette’s affections since both of their current defensive ends could use an upgrade.
Both Jacquies Smith and George Johnson had seven sacks a piece last year but neither are anything to write home about.
Smith has struggles against the run and his pass rush is nothing spectacular and while Johnson faired better in putting pressure on the quarterback, his run support is on the other end of the spectrum.
As with the Falcons, if the Bucs were to land Galette there would be a wailing and gnashing of teeth from Who Dat’s and joy in Tampa Bay at the thought of Junior lining up beside defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, with All-Pro inside linebacker Lavonte David lined up right alongside them.
The addition of Galette would potentially give Tampa one of the best young defenses in the NFL, and they’d be a hopeful quickly developing rookie QB in Jameis Winston away from becoming a Playoff contender once again.
After the last few seasons of not even being able to bust past the .500 mark in wins, the Bucs are looking to revitalize their team and adding Galette’s pass rush could very well do that.
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