I thought it would be fun just to have a central thread where you can post up mock drafts, videos, analysis of players, needs, or what positions the Bucs need to address in the 2015 offseason. For me a successful draft/off season this year looks something like this:Round 1: Marcus Mariota (QB) - A flat out playmaker who should open running lanes for our RB's and connect will with Evans/VJAX for some big time plays. He may not quite be ready at the start of the season, but here is our franchise guy for the next 10-15 years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt-FqOKyxi4 Round 2: Denzel Parryman (MLB)- We need a mean nasty guy in the middle. This is him. Not only is he a playmaker in his own right, he is more than adequate in coverage. Forget he isn't an inch or two taller - This guy is the real deal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beChRWODiSI Round 3: Arie Kouandjio (G) - a big and serious man. He will help us get younger and more capable running the football. If he falls to the third round, you take him and don't look back.Round 4: Deontay Greenery (WR) - a big bodied wide receiver (6-3, 200) - who could work to be an eventual replacement for VJAX who isn't getting any younger. Also, bringing him in while VJAX is around will help him develop just as VJAX did for Evans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZVEtGrfRPE Round 4 (Via Glennon Trade): Lynden Trail (DE) - From a small school and raw - he is a rangy DE (6-6, 260) that if we are patient with could develop into something special in a couple of years. Holds up good against the run and the pass. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iKq5cUdIro Round 5: Tyrus Thompson (OT/G): A big man (6-5, 336) who needs to get functionally stronger and bend more. Has experience playing Left and Right tackle, but maybe better at guard. Round 6: Nick Marshall (CB): We should take a flyer on him. A natural athlete. He just switched to corner back during the senior bowl. But, he is 6-2 and 205 and understands how quarterback's think and go through progressions. We let him play special teams and let him learn the position for 2 years we could have something special on our hands. Do not rush him.Round 7: Cam Thomas (CB): Good size at 6'0 and 200 pounds. Long frame and tough. He needs to have more discipline in the pass game, but the transition to bigger athletic corners could be a boon if he takes to the coaching.Free Agency:Orlando Franklin (G/RT): We get him. A massive human being at 6-7, 320 pounds. Has experience with Peyton Manning as his QB and will be a heck of a right guard (and can play RT in a pinch). He is only 27 and will be cheaper and can play across multiple places on the line than Iupati.Brandon Graham (DE): Let's return him back to his natural position as a DE in a 4-3. Relatively young - he was an absolute beast at Michigan and at 26 there is no reason for the 3-4 years he can't be very productive at a reasonable price.Jerry Hughes (DE): a really productive player who isn't a big name. Also, relatively young - he along with Graham could help us get some consistency and pressure on QB's.(long shot/dream): Randall Cobb. Oh I can wish can't I. Young, explosive, has great hands and can play the slot or outside. Fabulous player who could be the replacement for VJAX. His salary will likely command something akin to Victor Cruz. If we have the room and don't neglect other areas we should give it a shot. Also, playing with Aaron Rodgers wouldn't hurt in the development of Mariota.
