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Buccaneers preseason win over Steelers can't cover up massive weakness

A win is a win, even in the preseason. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers by a field goal in a slow, measured battle. There were a few bright spots in the game, including impressive performances from some of the team's rookies.

But behind the smiles, Todd Bowles and his staff should be truly concerned about one weakness in their roster.

The Bucs' depth at safety is a massive issue. Behind Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith, they have no proven players capable of filling in. If just one of those two starters goes down, Tampa Bay's season could go off the rails.