Just for fun! Make them realistic with trades, cap, and draft position. Make the math work and build a vision for the Bucs 2023.
Consolidated Battle Plan:
The Pewter Report guys have all put out nicely detailed plans on how they would approach the offseason. I would love to believe that we execute multiple trades for 3-5 draft picks but I am not buying the simulator values they all used. I think these trade values are much more in line with what to expect for market value and quantity of trades that could be executed.
This is a consolidated plan without a ton of explanation, but the numbers do work to fit under cap in 2023 and beyond. Its exciting to see that the Bucs not only can build for the future but also have the space to make some splash signings. As expected Evans, AWJ, and Baker are all be back on deals that were fair market value and close to estimations. To me the logical move is for Tristan and AWJ to be rewarded with new long term top of market deals that give the Bucs their cornerstones going forward and open up short term cap to open up some new opportunities the next couple seasons.
Re-Signings
WR Mike Evans
WR Deven Thompkins
QB Baker Mayfield
QB John Wolford
ILB Lavonte David
K Chase McLaughlin
DL William Gholston
OL Brandon Walton
OL Justin Skule
OL Nick Leverett
QB John Wolford
Extensions
S Antoine Winfield Jr (Currently franchised - Eventually signing to a top of market contract)
OL Tristan Wirfs (Top of the market - Locking him in long term, reducing 23 cap, face of the franchise)
DL Vita Vea (Restructure)
CB Jamel Dean (Restructure)
Rework
CB Carlton Davis - The rumor mill is flying about CDIII / Dean on the trade market. Suggested that either are available for the right price but not both. CDIII has missed 3 or more games in 3 straight seasons but is a solid press corner when on the field. I'm going under the assumption that the Bucs do not get a buyer for a high 2nd day pick (which they would take instantly) and instead approach Carlton about a reworked deal. Why would he do this? He's on the last year of his contract and is a potential cap casualty with most of his guaranteed money already paid out. He could probably work a better deal with the Bucs that both assists the team and gives him better stability and guarantees than the open market would afford him.
Cuts / Not signed
EDGE Shaq Barrett
C Ryan Jensen
WR Russell Gage
LB Devin White
DL Greg Gaines
OL Aaron Stinnie
OL Matt Feiler
S Ryan Neil
RB Chase Edmonds
Trades
Kyle Trask - The Bucs are never going to let him see the light of day. Shifting to new resources. He nets the Bucs a 6th round selection and the Bucs are fine with having Wolford as a backup and go to UDFA or a late draft flyer for 3rd string.
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka - Contract year. Lots of physical potential, but the Bucs lost faith for it to ever materialize into production. 4th rounder added to the roll and some cap savings
Free-Agents Signings
EDGE Danielle Hunter - The Bucs make one major splash in Free Agency and it is their most glaring need. Hunter reunites with his old Defensive Coordinator and gives the Bucs a bonafide pressure producer to pair with Diaby. Hes going to command north of 20mil per year, but the Bucs are indeed able to pull this off with the cap maneuvers laid out here and have to take the risk to be competitive this year.
Center Brian Allen - It just makes sense. Low risk, high reward, potential starter upgrade, familiarity with new OC. Depth at Center if nothing else.
S Jordan Whitehead - Its a tired play on these mocks, but there is a reason for it. The Bucs need Whitehead for his consistency and diversity. He makes the big tackles over the middle and in the box. Hes proven, hes familiar, and hes playing as good as he ever has. Expected value signing.
RB Gus Edwards - Big bodied, change of pace, value signing. Coming off a great year and offers the Bucs a great alternative to Chase Edmonds who struggled to contribute.
Draft Picks
1, C - Jackson Power Johnson - Here is your people mover. Big stout athletic mauler. Moves to LG for the Bucs. Flexibility to move to Center if needed. Either him or Barton here are great point of attack / athletic finishers that upgrade the gap left by Stinnie.
2. DL - Kris Jenkins - Looks comfortable inside and outside. Regularly beats double teams. Staunch at point of attack. Improves D line rotation immensely.
3. LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr - Adds depth to the void left by letting Devin White go. Good tackler, good in coverage, good blitzer, quick in space. Contributes to special teams immediately and pushes for starting reps early
4. WR Jalen McMillan - May be overshadowed due to injury and talented roster. Good at all levels. Bursty with good hands. True value pick.
4.(trade) Edge Adisa Isaac - Smart player, good burst, sniffs out the plays early. Pushes for rotational reps. Exciting potential.
6. S Trey Taylor - Hard hitting, instinctive player with good work ethics and positive personality. Bucs like him and have scouted him.
6 (trade) RB Dylan Laube - All around baller in a small market. One of the top FCS prospects in this years drafts. Returner and special teams value.
6(Comp pick). CB Jarius Monroe - consistent and fluid. Plays up to competition.
7 TE Tanner Mclachlan - Outplays his intangibles. Just make it happen kind of guy. Not afraid to get down and dirty. Versatile and consistent in his skill set. Tape that makes you question his draft stock. Would consider grabbing him earlier. He shouldn't be able to play as big as he does. That sometimes pans out in the next level.
2 QBs? If they trade Trask it could be because they draft a QB. Otherwise they might as well hang onto him in case Mayfield gets injured. Then the QB depth will come into play Other than that good plan. Looks like things are pretty interesting but predictable this offseason.
@catherder Assuming either an UDFA or late round flier for a 3rd QB. Possibly even another vet minimum as FA hashes out. I think the Bucs like Wolford more than Trask and now with the Cohen connection even more so. Mostly to do with contract year and not having confidence to play him so even late round draft picks make sense in that scenario. Now we also have a 3rd rounder added and lose a 6th with the CDIII trade.
You dont take the best Center in the draft and move him to Guard. Hainsey is not that good.
@bucman In this scenario I have Brian Allen competing with Hainsey to start (and I think he would overtake him). I think Powers would be excellent at LG and they love to pull guards in this new system. I wouldn't be opposed to a double dip on the O-line now that we have moved Carlton for a 3rd rounder. Also the more likely scenario is the Bucs dont sign the flashy Edge for big $ and could instead target either LG or C a little heavier in FA.
