Buccaneers' Most Important Non-QB Player in 2026

News ArticlePublishedJul 24, 2026 at 11:39 AM EDTThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have several players who deserve consideration, but if you're picking the one non-quarterback they absolutely, in every way need in 2026, it's Tristan Wirfs.It's not the flashiest answer, perhaps. But it might be the easiest one.Elite left tackles don't usually dominate the post-game highlights, but they're among the most valuable players on any NFL roster. Wirfs has developed into exactly that kind of player. Week after week, he's asked to protect the quarterback's blind side against the league's best pass rushers, and more often than not, he wins those matchups.That's a big reason Tampa Bay's offense has remained so steady.A great left tackle impacts every part of an offense. He gives the quarterback extra time in