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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Who’s going to block Vita Vea?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) sets up for a play during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) sets up for a play during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)
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Sept 15, 2021

In the 282nd episode of the Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter breaks down how the Falcons are going to block Tampa Bay’s behemoth defensive tackle Vita Vea (347 pounds) when the teams open play in the NFC South at 4:05 p.m. Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs won both games last season. Bucs coach Bruce Arians gives us an update how he expects team to try to attack the Bucs.

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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