Back to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Newsfeed

Bucs X-Factor: Vita Vea looks to feast against weak Atlanta offensive line

In today’s NFL, many are quick to dismiss the impact of the nose tackle. You want as many stat-sheet-stuffing pass rushers as possible, so they say.

Well, one particularly large man is looking to dispel that notion, and he wears No. 50 for the Buccaneers. He’s 26, he’s 350 pounds, and he keeps a glorious mane that probably makes Troy Polamalu fear a little bit for his Head & Shoulders sponsorship.

You all know we’re discussing Tevita Tuliu02bbakiu02bbono Tuipulotu Mosese Vau02bbhae Fehoko Faletau Vea, or just Vita Vea. I will never pass up an opportunity to use his full name, he’s earned that honor.