In theory, the Bucs drafted cornerback Myron Lewis to replace veteran stud Ronde Barber.

And by replacing Barber, it’s not just a spot on the roster. It seems, per Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times, that the Bucs are converting their secondary from pigeon-holed players to athletes who can perform multiple tasks.

Lewis seems to fit that mold.

The reason the Bucs expect him to see extensive playing time this fall and, perhaps, replace Ronde Barber in the long term is he fits their profile so precisely.

The identity of a Buccaneer cornerback has changed dramatically. The prototype now resembles the tall, lanky Aqib Talib (6 feet 1, 205 pounds) more than the short, small and shifty Barber (5-10, 184). Lewis, at 6-2, 205 pounds, falls into the former category.

The days of the Bucs being predictable in their pass coverage are gone. Coach and defensive play-caller Raheem Morris, following the lead of former defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin in his final seasons, disguises coverages and mixes others in.

Funny that the Bucs have adjusted their defense over the years, yet Ronde Barber, NFL old man that he is, doesn’t seem to have missed a beat. It will be hard replacing him when he decides to leave.