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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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D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper and has been on the staff since 2003. D. Orlando strives to provide inside information into the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, coaching moves, offseason business moves, draft and games.

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