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Buccaneers: Grading the Strength of Every Position Unit Before Camps Begin By Jason Kanno Jul 23, 2015 Don Juan Moore/Getty Images With training camp one week away, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready to wash away the stench of the 2014 season.Despite making huge personnel moves last offseason, the Bucs finished with their worst record since 1986 at 2-14. Lovie Smith and general manager Jason Licht miscalculated on some of the players they added and the state of the team they inherited.The Bucs made fewer drastic personnel changes this season, dropping high-priced busts like Michael Johnson and Anthony Collins. They also focused on the draft, selecting quarterback Jameis Winston first overall.Standing pat with many positions, the Bucs seem to believe they could have been better in 2014. The substantial number of injuries on the roster and the loss of offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford certainly left the team at a distinct disadvantage throughout the season.Nevertheless, based on their performances last year, many of the Bucs' units remain weak, particularly the offensive line, defensive ends and safeties. The team made some roster additions but not enough to think they will make a huge difference without better execution.The defensive tackle and wide receiver positions remain strong, while the linebacker and quarterback units are trending upward. These groups tend to have fewer uncertain factors and include the Bucs' best players.Here are the Bucs' unit grades heading into training camp.QuarterbackChris O'Meara/Associated Press The Bucs staked a big investment in Jameis Winston when they selected him first overall in the draft. It's just too early to know what kind of dividends Tampa Bay can expect from him.Winston has the potential to be a great NFL quarterback, but he also has the potential to be one of Tampa Bay's biggest draft busts. The 18 interceptions he threw for Florida State last season and the poor decision-making that led to many of those turnovers could follow him into the NFL.Expectations for his first season should be tempered. He is a rookie after all.The Bucs are fortunate to have a quality backup in Mike Glennon. The third-year passer isn't spectacular, but he's consistent and is more than capable of leading the offense.Grade: B-Running BackChris O'Meara/Associated Press Despite an appalling 2014 season for the run game, the Bucs made no changes to the running back group. While several factors contributed to the impotence of the ground game, the running backs do bear some responsibility for its ineffectiveness.Once again the group is led by former first-round pick Doug Martin, who has floundered with injuries and a general inability to break tackles since his impressive rookie season. As the Bucs passed on his fifth-year option, Martin has one last chance to return to his rookie form and own the run game.Behind him is last year's third-round pick Charles Sims. Drafted for his prowess in the pass game, he was even less effective than Martin as a runner, averaging only 2.8 yards per carry.The most effective running back last season was Bobby Rainey, who averaged 4.3 yards per carry but nonetheless ceded playing time whenever Martin or Sims was healthy. Mike James hardly played last season and could find himself off the roster before opening day.The Bucs did add seventh-round pick Joey Iosefa in the draft, but he projects as a fullback, challenging incumbent Jorvorskie Lane. In either case, it's unlikely the fullback position will get many carries.The running backs could bounce back in the experienced hands of offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, but until the regular season begins, they should not be expected to be any better than they were last year.Grade: C-Wide ReceiverChris O'Meara/Associated Press The Bucs' record-breaking wide receiver duo is back, and that's good news for the rest of the offense.The first Bucs wide receivers to collect 1,000 yards in the same season, Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans will once again be the driving forces behind the offense, especially with Dirk Koetter calling plays.Koetter is coming from Atlanta, where he also had a pair of stud receivers in Julio Jones and Roddy White. Jackson and Evans are similar matchup nightmares who could repeat their dual 1,000-yard performances with an actual offensive coordinator and more stability at quarterback.Depth remains a concern for the wide receiver corps. Louis Murphy is an adequate third receiver but won't pose a great threat to opposing defenses.The rest of the group is young and mostly inexperienced. Fifth-round pick Kenny Bell brings a lot of speed, but receivers tend to take a year or so to adjust to the NFL. The Bucs shouldn't count on Bell or sixth-round pick Kaelin Clay to be a difference-maker right off the bat.Grade: B+Tight EndChris O'Meara/Associated Press The tight end position has a lot of potential in Tampa Bay, but it must be realized before fans can celebrate it.Austin Seferian-Jenkins remains the focal point at tight end and should see the majority of the work, so long as he stays healthy. That's a big assumption given the litany of injuries he endured last year.At 6'5", 260 pounds, he has the measurables to be a good tight end, so 2015 will be critical in learning whether or not he actually will be.Behind Seferian-Jenkins is a solid and diverse cast. The Bucs recently reacquired Tim Wright, who is a prolific receiver, especially in the red zone. He scored 11 touchdowns in just 10 starts over the last two years.Improbably, Luke Stocker is the Bucs' sole remaining 2011 draft pick. He also happens to be one of their best blockers, though he contributes little as a receiver.Veteran Brandon Myers can do a bit of everything but none of it particularly well. He doesn't bring much to the team but injury security.Grade: BOffensive LineJeff Haynes/Associated Press The offensive line is still Tampa Bay's biggest question mark and greatest weakness.Last year the Bucs remade the line with former offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford in mind. His absence only magnified the weaknesses of the players who were manning the line, crippling the run game and making the lives of the quarterbacks quite unpleasant.Returning from last season's debacle are guard Logan Mankins, center Evan Smith and tackle Demar Dotson. Mankins is a solid, if declining, player who was clearly shaken up by the trade from New England.Smith's performance last season begs the question why the Bucs traded Jeremy Zuttah to the Ravens. Dotson was probably the only remotely solid lineman last season, even taking over the left tackle spot when Anthony Collins was benched.All three should bounce back a year removed from last year's debacle and now playing for Dirk Koetter. Mankins especially took the initiative to do better by getting in better shape for this season.They are joined by rookies Donovan Smith and Ali Marpet. The Bucs drafted them with the understanding that they would start, but it may not be immediate.Marpet is coming out of D-III football and may not be ready to make the leap to a starting NFL guard yet. Smith played left tackle for Penn State but left with a year of eligibility remaining and may not be ready either.Again, depth is a problem but less so than last year. Last year's fifth-round draft picks Kevin Pamphile and Kadeem Edwards have a year's seasoning and could even challenge for starting roles.The Bucs cannot afford many injuries along the offensive line. The likes of Garrett Gilkey and Patrick Omameh starting at any point would spell doom for the offense.Grade: D+Defensive EndJoe Sargent/Getty Images Of all the positions that needed help, the Bucs did the least for the defensive end position. Instead, they rolled the dice on their current players emerging as cornerstone defensive pieces.The only move was to trade for Detroit defensive end George Johnson. A former Buc, he enjoyed a breakout season for the Lions, collecting six sacks as a rotational player.Johnson replaces former and again current Bengal Michael Johnson, who was one of the Bucs' worst free-agent signings last season. A more natural pass-rusher than Michael Johnson, George Johnson should be a better fit in Tampa Bay, but with only one productive season under his belt, the team is gambling on his upside.The Bucs are also likely to start their own breakout pass-rusher from last year, Jacquies Smith. Emerging during the season, he was the Bucs' most productive edge-rusher, recording 6.5 sacks. Though he is expected to be better this season, he lacks a consistent history of production.Depth at defensive end may be worse than any other position group. William Gholston, T.J. Fatinikun, Lawrence Sidbury and Larry English haven't proved they can be effective role players, much less plug-in starters.Grade: C-Defensive TackleChris O'Meara/Associated Press The Bucs' best and deepest position, the defensive tackles were built to terrorize opposing quarterbacks.Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is one of the best interior pass-rushers in the league. His presence alone makes this group formidable.Clinton McDonald returns and should resume his solid play next to McCoy.The key addition to the defensive line is former Chicago and Dallas DT Henry Melton. When healthy, he can slip through lines and drop quarterbacks as well as any defensive tackle in the league.The group is rounded out by Akeem Spence, who isn't great but decent enough as a reserve nose tackle.Grade: ALinebackerBob Leverone/Associated Press The Bucs spent this offseason collecting fast, athletic linebackers, further shaping the defense in Lovie Smith's image and improving the corps' depth.Returning starters Lavonte David and Danny Lansanah are ideal fits in the Tampa 2 defense, as they both possess excellent coverage skills. They should continue to lock down the outside linebacker spots this season.Joining David and Lansanah is former Cowboys LB Bruce Carter, who replaces Mason Foster at middle linebacker. Carter is the only real question mark of the group. Though quite athletic, he is not a natural fit for a Tampa 2 middle linebacker and may not possess the coverage skills to improve the position.The Bucs also drafted former LSU LB Kwon Alexander and picked up former Bears LB Khaseem Greene. Like Carter, both are fast and athletic and may even challenge for starting positions this season.Grade: B+CornerbackSTEVE NESIUS/Associated Press Cornerback is a position that should improve because of the time spent running Lovie Smith's defense and one important addition to the personnel.Starting corners Alterraun Verner and Johnthan Banks are both good fits in the Tampa 2 but struggled last year on account of injuries and unfamiliarity with the system. Verner conceded that he didn't acclimate to the defensive scheme quickly but now has the tape to properly evaluate himself and improve.Last year's starting nickel corner Leonard Johnson is definitely the weak link of the group and needs to be replaced. The most obvious candidate is the recently acquired former Cowboys CB Sterling Moore, who was one of Dallas' few reliable defensive backs last season.The Bucs should get back their key backup Mike Jenkins, who was lost to a pectoral injury early in the season. His coverage skills aren't starter-worthy, but his speed makes him a decent third or fourth corner.Grade: BSafetyDon Wright/Associated Press The least settled position on defense, safety is one big enigma. At least four players are vying for starting positions, but it's uncertain who will play the biggest role.Third-year safety Bradley McDougald has the best chance of earning a starting spot. He emerged last year, rendering former first-round pick Mark Barron expendable. Like the other emerging Bucs, there isn't enough tape on McDougald to know if he can be a star.The Bucs also collected two former Lovie Smith draft picks from Chicago: Major Wright and Chris Conte. Wright is an adequate starter, while Conte has more upside than proven ability.The wild card is former Texan D.J. Swearinger, whom the Bucs claimed on waivers. His addition is odd given his similarity to expelled Bucs safeties Mark Barron and Dashon Goldson and their proclivity to lay big hits and miss coverage assignments.The most tenured safety, Keith Tandy, might be on his last legs in Tampa Bay. He would have to prove himself more adept in the Tampa 2 defense than the new additions to stay on the roster.Grade: CSpecial TeamsPhelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press The Bucs special teams haven't been all that special lately, due to an underperforming punter and an inability to find a decent returner.Michael Koenen might be the most overpaid punter in the NFL. He makes an average of $3.25 million per year despite being one of the worst punters in the league. He ranked last in gross average with 40.4 yards per punt.The Bucs picked up former Browns punter Spencer Lanning off the waiver wire to challenge Koenen. While Lanning isn't much of an improvement on the field, he does cost significantly less.Yet again the Bucs need a return man. They drafted Kaelin Clay this year for that reason, as he returned three punts and a kickoff for touchdowns in college in 2014. Only time will tell if his return prowess can translate to the NFL.The only dependable specialist the Bucs have is kicker Pat Murray, who hit 83.3 percent of his field goals last season including a long of 55 yards. Two of Murray's four misses came on blocked kicks, so his accuracy is actually better than advertised.Grade: B-link