CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The legend of rookie linebacker Devin White -- the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' fifth overall draft pick brought in specifically to help combat the likes of running backs Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara -- began last week in Tampa not with a sack or an interception or double-digit tackles, but with a bad case of tonsillitis and a whole lot of prayers.
"I couldn't really speak," said White, whose job is to lead the huddle on defense. "You know, it was really hard having to call the plays.