One devastating piece of news has dominated the feeds of Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans in recent weeks. Superstar offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs has undergone knee surgery and is set to miss significant time.
Wirfs is one of the cornerstones of Tampa Bay's roster, and the impact of losing him for any period can't be understated. But in the NFL, a "next man up" mentality is preached constantly. With Wirfs out, players below him on the Buccaneers' depth chart have the opportunity to step up.
That opportunity may be enough to earn one undrafted rookie a roster spot.