Returning Defensive Players Will Be Challenged
March 26th, 2026
“Mr. Glazer, wait til you see Muhammad get after it in practice. If he gets in Chris Braswell’s grill, we’re cool with that.”
Joe loved hearing Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talk about how the Bucs defense is about to feel a lot different.
Bucs fans know well that the defense needs an attitude adjustment.
And it’s arrived.
That was Joe’s takeaway from Licht’s comments yesterday on three free agent defensive signings: defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson, edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammed and inside linebacker Alex Anzalone.
(New inside linebacker Christian Roseboom wan’t mentioned, so perhaps Licht’s take to Buccaneers.com was recorded on Monday.)
Licht re-shared that he’s always in favor of signing “nasty, mean, aggressive” players, but this time he called it a necessary component.
“That all is part of being a good teammate: challenging others, bringing a lot of energy. I think the guys that we signed this year, especially on the defense, kind of epitomize that,” Licht said.
Licht also added that free agent special teams ace Miles Killebrew brings the kind of energy, leadership and attitude that uplifts teammates.
Killebrew was an All-Pro on special teams for the Steelers, and Licht said new special teams coach Danny Smith was “knocking down my door since he first got here” to sign Killebrew, selling his attributes.
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