Buccaneers Defensive Depth Chart: Who's In, Who's On The Bubble

This is the fourth installment of a four-part series. Today, we look at the Buccaneers defensive depth chart and special teamers with a pre-camp forecast of the best bets to make the final 53-man roster.

The Buccaneers report for camp a week from today. Here's a check of the defensive players to watch.

LOCKS TO MAKE THE 53-MAN ROSTER:

LEFT END: Jimmy Wilkerson.

LEFT TACKLE: Chris Hovan.

RIGHT TACKLE: Ryan Sims, Roy Miller.

RIGHT END: Gaines  Adams, Stylez White.

LINEBACKERS: Barrett Ruud, Jermaine Phillips, Quincy Black, Geno Hayes.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: Aqib Talib, Ronde Barber, Tanard Jackson, Sabby Piscatelli, Will Allen, Torrie Cox.

PUNTER: Josh Bidwell (uncontested).

PROBABLES TO MAKE THE 53-MAN ROSTER:

DEFENSIVE END: Kyle Moore.

DEFENSIVE TACKLE: Greg Peterson, Dre Moore.

LINEBACKER: Angelo Crowell, Adam Hayward.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: Elbert Mack, Kyle Arrington.

PLACE KICKER: Winner of Matt Bryant vs. Mike Nuggent battle.

LONG SNAPPER: Andrew Economos.

GUYS ON THE BUBBLE TO MAKE THE 53-MAN ROSTER:

DEFENSIVE END: Louis Holmes, Jarriett Buie.

DEFENSIVE TACKLE: Chris Bradwell, Rashaad Duncan.

LINEBACKER: Matt McCoy, Niko Koutouvides, Rod Wilson.

DEFENSIVE BACKS: E.J. Biggers, DeAngelo Willingham, C.J. Bryant, Donte Nicholson, Marshall McDuffie.

Total current defensive players on roster:  35

Roster spots available: 23.

There you have it. Fifty-three men. On Offense there will be perhaps 27 with 23 on defense more or less and three specialists. The numbers can vary based on camp injuries and performances.

It all starts next Saturday. The morning practice is sold out, as is the Sunday practice.

Rejoice in knowing that this is your last weekend without football.