Something is worrying Saquon Barkley ahead of Week 4. In his eyes, the Buccaneers have a weapon on the defensive side of the ball who ought to surround the Philadelphia Eagles with gloomy clouds. It’s the 347-pound defender, Vita Vea .

The reigning Super Bowl champ’s mindfulness about Vea makes perfect sense, as he has the reputation of giving running backs nightmares. “Vita in the middle is kind of tough,” said Barkley as a warning to Jalen Hurts and the offense. “I’m wondering what they have him listed as. I bet whatever they have him listed as, add 30 to 40 pounds. He’s a heck of a player.”

The Bucs defense could be the most challenging for the Eagles. In three games, they’ve only allowed two runs of over 10 yards to opposing backs. With Vea clogging up the middle,

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