The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are having some inconsistent play out of their edge rushers this year. Joe Tyron-Shoyika and Yaya Diaby have flashed in moments, but they haven’t had a chance to find much consistent success.
In their absence, Vita Vea has stepped up and become a bonafide game-wrecker for the Bucs’ defense, especially in the pass rush game.
Vea is tied for second among interior defensive linemen with five sacks on the year. His career high is 6.5, and he is on pace for 7.5 with seven games left to play.
The pass rush has been tremendous for the defensive front seven of the Bucs. They have not been able to generate consistent pass-rush ability, but Vea has remained a constant.
Outside of his work rushing the passer, he has also been getting the backfield to defend the run with 31 tackles, seven quarterback hits, and a career-high eight tackles for loss.
