The Bucs signed Sterling Moore last off-season on a 1 year deal with the expectation that he would be the nickel corner like he was previously with the Dallas Cowboys. Moore started the season slow where he didn't play much as he struggled when on the field which led to being demoted to fourth corner. Then came week 8, where the Bucs decided to insert Moore as the starting corner due to poor play from Jonathan Banks and Alterraun Verner, and Moore took full advantage. He went on to put up 45 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 1Int, and 6 pass breakups, which is a decent season for only starting 9 games out of 16.
The good news for the Bucs is that they should be able to bring back Moore for pretty good value if they want him back. I think they can get him back fairly cheap due to the fact he is only 26 and really hasn't put up much production in his short career. Moore coming back would provide great depth to go along with Verner, Banks, and young rising corner in Jude Adjei-Barimah. Plus, the Bucs are expected to add to the secondary this off-season, but I expect more changes to occur to the safety position than at corner.
It will be interesting to see what the Bucs do with Moore, as I expect him to be back, but new defensive coordinator Mike Smith might have something different in mind. We should find out soon enough as Free Agency is only 5 weeks away.
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