Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians praises Ndamukong Suh for leadership

The Super Bowl-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of veterans on their roster. One that doesn't get mentioned quite as often is Ndamukong Suh.

The veteran defensive tackle is entering his third season with the Bucs and 12th in the NFL. Such a lengthy tenure surely builds up some authoritative power, and as coach Bruce Arians told the press, that is exactly what Suh brings to the table.

“Tremendous leadership,” Arians said, via ProFootballTalk. "Suh’s one of those guys, he’s going to answer the bell every time. You just get him there.”

Once known for being a hothead on the Detroit Lions, Suh, 34, has transformed himself into a five-time Pro Bowler and player teammates can look up to. Arians even compared him favorably to one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in the game.

"He’s helped Vita (Vea) a ton with his diet and things like that," Arians continued. "Suh’s a lot like (Tom) Brady, he knows how to take care of his body. He’s got a regimen. He talked me into it when we signed him. The way he plays, I’m not changing his regimen, that’s for sure. He knows how to get himself ready for Sunday."

Suh inked a new deal in the offseason that will keep him in Tampa Bay for another year. Not surprisingly, he has his sights set on helping the Bucs win another Super Bowl. 

"Well, I’ve got twin boys, so I’ve got to get the other one a ring — they’re sharing one right now," Suh told the media. "I am excited to be back and ready to go after an opportunity to earn another ring."