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Tristan Wirfs had an unusually rough game, allowing Chase Young to get to Mayfield twice – resulting in 1.5 sacks on the official stat sheet. Young’s ability to dent Wirfs with power and keep his eyes on Mayfield has resulted in an unusually successful track record against the Bucs All-Pro left tackle. Graham Barton’s up-and-down season continued with another down game. The switch to left tackle to start the season may have stunted his growth as a center, but he seems to be reacting slowly to the havoc that happens on the inside and because of that, he is struggling to keep defenders out of his chest which negates his anchor. He gave up multiple pressures and at least one sack in this game. Barton was part of an interior offensive line that is struggling to get any push in the run game and is constantly allowing pressure in Mayfield’s face. They will need to find some consistency during the bye week if Tampa Bay hopes to make a deep playoff run this year because Cody Mauch is not returning this year. Special shout out to right tackle Charlie Heck, who had perhaps his best game of the season in pass protection from my live view. Bucs OC Josh Grizzard Grizzard’s low redzone play-calling alone earned him a spot on this list. On one hand, he should be able to expect his offense to gain a single yard in five plays. But after the second…or third attempt without success, he also has to try other methods of punching the ball in. A boot. A wide zone run to stretch a defense that isn’t particularly athletic. A rub route. Literally anything else. Grizzard got a second chance to learn from that mistake and disappointed once again. The Bucs eventually punched the ball in…on 4th down. But that included another two up-the-gut runs to go with two single-eligible pass plays. Insert the Mad Men “Not Great Bob!” meme.
