Starters get all of the attention, but what about the backups? Having reliable backups in football is critical given the physical nature of the game and the frequency with which players get hurt. Playing football in the rugged, burning weather of Florida makes those reserves even more important. The Buccaneers have seen before how quickly a season can be flushed down the drain thanks to a lack of depth, and have made sure to add some layers to their already talented bunch.
Over the rigors of any NFL season, backups play an important role. Injuries, as mentioned earlier, are one reason but there are others.