Robert Ayers Is Looking To Make A Big Impact

New defensive end Robert Ayers talked with the media today via conference call, and is ready to show he can be that pass rusher that the Bucs have been looking for. Ayers is coming off a career season in which he had 9.5 sacks, and he feels he could have had more per Greg Auman.

"Nine and a half sacks in 12 games is pretty impressive, and if you really study my film, you'll see I could have had a lot more. It takes a lot to get those sacks," said Ayers  

Ayers might be a late bloomer as it looks like he has figure out how to get to the Qb with 20 sacks over the past three seasons. The key is for Ayers is to stay healthy as when he is on the field he has consistently produce good numbers. Hopefully for the Bucs he can continue to trend upward, and be a double digit sack guy that the team desperately needs. I like Ayers's versatility in how he can rush inside or outside and that he can be a mentor for the young players on the team as well. Hopefully Ayers will pan out as Jason Licht's past two free agent pass rushers have been duds.