# Top Five MOST IMPORTANT BUCS On Defense In 2026 | McCollum, Kancey MUST Step Up | KEY Newcomers

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Podcast: [Locked On Bucs – Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bucs-daily-podcast-on-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-1046619)
Published: 2026-05-29T23:48:05+00:00
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## Resource

These are the five most important Buccaneers this season on the defensive side. They may not be the most productive, but their role is vital in the success of the team. McCollum needs to show that he can return to his 2024 form while Kancey needs to show he can play more than 10 games in a season. Two of the key members of the Bucs are new faces to the team - Alex Anzalone and Rueben Bain

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