Noteworthy topics from the previous week of the Bucs’ offseason program.

The phrase “second year jump” has become synonymous with players looking to ascend in year two. For Buccaneers’ outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, he will have an increased leadership role on the field. In 2021, the Bucs selected Tryon-Shoyinka with the last pick in the first round. In Bowles’ 3-4 base system with a variety of sub-packages, Tryon-Shoyinka was gradually eased into a rotational role on the defense. He completed the season playing 49 percent of the club’s defensive snaps, with 30 percent on special teams. In the postseason, Tryon-Shoyinka posted a tackle for loss and a pass breakup.

This season, he is projected to become a full-time starter opposite Shaq Barrett, garnering high expectations.

“Obviously, we took him in the first round,” Bowles described. “Going into year two, we expect him to have the nuances down with a lot of the things he did last year and expect him to come into his own. I don’t expect him to be (Jason Pierre-Paul], I expect him to be Joe. He has a skill set all on his own that he could be a good player.”

The former Husky standout has a rare combination of size, speed and athleticism, including superb closing burst. Having Will Gholston as the five-technique to occupy offensive tackles, will make Tryon-Shoyinka more effective at the second level. As he works to expand his pass-rush arsenal throughout the offseason with a variety of moves, Barrett commented on his ability to get to the quarterback.

“I think Joe could be a double-digit sack guy every year. I’m excited for him. In practice, I’m seeing him put the work in so it’s just a matter of time for him to just get out there and get comfortable with it on a play-in, play-out basis, and then he’s going to take off…he’s going to really affect the game. It’s going to be fun to play with him.”

Tyron-Shoyinka flashed his ability last year to eat up space as he closed on opposing quarterbacks and this offseason will accelerate his growth…