Should Sterling Moore Be Re-Signed?

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.

Will Janoris Jenkins Come Back Home?

Lets face it the Bucs defense needs more talent in all three position groups, and I believe Rams cornerback unrestricted free agent Janoris Jenkins would be a good start to the offseason. If the Bucs could add Jenkins to the secondary group that would be a vast improvement and provide a guy that is one of the top man to man corners in the league. Jenkins had 15 pass breakups to go along with 3ints, but most importantly 64 tackles which means he is aggressive against the run providing physical play. Jenkins,27 has good size at 5-11 200lbs as he and Trumaine Johnson were one of the better cornerback duos in the NFL this past season.

Jenkins, who is a former Florida Gator, would probably welcome the opportunity to come back home and play in Florida where there is no state income tax by the way. Jenkins would be a good fit in Mike Smith's scheme which would allow Jenkins to play a lot of press man coverage which is his strength. Paring Jenkins with Sterling Moore and Jonathan Banks would help the secondary improve quite a bit and potentially making the group a strength for 2016.  Jenkins will probably ask for 6 or 7 million annually which is understandable for his ability, the good news is the Bucs have plenty of cap space so might as well use it.