The Super Bowl XLVIII champion breaks down this Sunday’s matchup between the Chiefs and Buccaneers.
(CBS Local)- Super Bowl LV is now just days away with the anticipation building for the matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. While the quarterbacks are the headliners and will be talked about plenty between now and Sunday, former Seattle Seahawks defensive end and Super Bowl XLVIII champion Cliff Avril is dialed in to the pass rush for the Buccaneers. “The X-factor for Tampa to win is going to be Ndamukong Suh, J.P. P, that front four,” said Avril in an interview with CBS Local’s Ryan Mayer. “I think it’s going to be imperative that they find ways because I do believe the Chiefs are going to be moving the pocket around. They have to be able to read those boots, those nakeds, read those plays to apply pressure. Because what makes Mahomes so great is, he can kill you with his feet or he can launch it down field. But, when he has time to sit back there, it’s unreal.” The Chiefs offensive line has been a focal point this week due to the shuffling that they have had to do throughout the season and, more recently, in response to the loss of Eric Fisher at left tackle. For a former pass rusher like Avril, seeing those backup linemen, he knows the Bucs are licking their chops. “You’re excited about it. It’s an opportunity to go up against a second-string guy that might make this game too big for himself,” said Avril. “He might let the lights and the cameras get to him a little bit so you have to attack him immediately.
