The Tampa Bay Buccaneers brought in Anthony Walker this offseason to be a veteran presence at linebacker.
But he may not even end up as the Bucs starter.
That's because SirVocea Dennis is back to full strength after injury, and he's got tons of talent.
ESPN's Aaron Schatz thinks Dennis could unseat Walker.
"The third-year man has impressed in OTAs despite coming off shoulder surgery and playing only four games last season," Schatz writes. "His positives include play recognition and range in pass coverage, as he was a defensive back in high school. 'He gets his hands on a lot of balls and I want to say [he has had] a very good four days,' Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said after OTAs. Don't be surprised if Dennis ends up starting ahead of free agent addition Anthony Walker Jr. at middle linebacker."
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Those Dennis high school days were at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, N.Y. He then went to the University of Pittsburgh.
Now, he's in warmer climes as he tries to prove he can get the job done at the highest level, too. Don't be surprised if he can.
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