Safety Bradley McDougald has been through many offseasons, but this one's a little different.

McDougald had a breakout season in 2014, starting the final seven games for the Buccaneers and finishing with 50 tackles, eighth-most on the team.



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That means his offseason will be spent working on his craft, not working to make a roster.

"Coming into this offseason, I just know I'm going to be called on a lot," McDougald said. "I have to show up and be more accountable. Starting the last seven games, I definitely have a role on the team as opposed to, 'Will I be on the team,' or coming in fighting for a spot. Not that I'm not fighting for a spot anymore, but just knowing that the coaches are counting on me and really want me to show up."

Despite being in an unfamiliar position, McDougald has a few things he will do this offseason, as he does every offseason: