Perhaps the two biggest defensive plays last season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were made by Palisadian Chris Conte. His interception return for a touchdown keyed a 36-10 victory over the Bears, his former team, and the next week he picked off an Alex Smith pass in the end zone in a win against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Conte, 28, is eager to begin his third year at safety for the Buccaneers after agreeing to a two-year, $5 million deal in March. The former Loyola High standout played in 14 games in each of his first two seasons in Tampa Bay.
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