NFL.com's Chad Reuter just released his mock draft and...umm...yeah.
Some truly mind-boggling selections for us. Atlanta with an absolute home run.
Here's the entire NFC South's results:
TAMPA
R1 (#26) - Troy Fautanu (OT)
R2 (#57) - Javon Bullard (S)
R3 (#89) - Mohamed Kamara (EDGE)
R3 (#92) - MarShawn Lloyd (RB)
R4 (#125) - Elijah Jones (CB)
ATLANTA
R1 (#12 via ARI) - Jared Verse (EDGE)
R2 (#43) - Kool-Aid McKinstry (CB)
R3 (#74) - Kris Jenkins (DT)
R3 (#79) - Tykee Smith (S)
R3 (#90 via HOU) - Junior Colson (LB)
R4 (#109) - Ja'Lynn Polk (WR)
R5 (#138) - Jordan Travis (QB)
R5 (#143) - DJ James (CB)
NEW ORLEANS
R1 (#14) - Olumuyiwa Fashanu (OT)
R2 (#45 via DEN) - Xavier Legette (WR)
R5 (#150) - Myles Harden (CB)
R5 (#168) - Dylan Laube (RB)
R5 (#170 - COMP) - Tyler Davis (DT)
R5 (#175 - COMP) - Nathaniel Watson (LB)
CAROLINA
R2 (#39 via NYG) - Braden Fiske (DT)
R2 (#44 via LVR) - Ben Sinnott (TE)
R3 (#65) - TJ Tampa (CB)
R4 (#101) - Jermaine Burton (WR)
R4 (#112 via LVR) - Dylan McMahon (C)
R5 (#141 via NYG) - Jaylen Harrell (EDGE)
R5 (#142 via TEN) - Jaylan Ford (LB)
R5 (#148 via LVR) - Jaylin Simpson (S)
Bullard, Jones and Lloyd fit the prototypes of what the Bucs look for. The problem is that it is a gamble to kick Fautanu on the inside with a first round pick as a pro even though he has shown he can do it at the collegiate level. Licht tends to roll the dice with athletic OT to kick inside in round 2.
Kamara is not a bad prospect but is that what the Bucs need at the position? Kamara is very similar to Ramirez and Watts in build, so the edge he has is that he was very productive. It feels like that is kind of a reach pick from my view but the edge class does drop off so maybe he does go in the third after all.
I do think the Bucs draft a DB with either a 2nd or 3rd round pick but I do not think they draft two DBs in one draft. The last time the Bucs took at least two DBs was in 2019 where they drafted three DBs (Bunting 2nd, Dean 2nd, Edwards 3rd).
Disregard the off-basis national media draft coverage
Trash bucs mock draft my god
Goedeke is an average pass blocker with a guard frame and skill set. Not sure why people are so against kicking him back inside.
Goedeke is an average pass blocker with a guard frame and skill set. Not sure why people are so against kicking him back inside.
Because we don’t want to give up premium draft capital to do it, especially when it’s not a pressing need.
Replacing our worst in the league starting center is more pressing (as is LG and EDGE).
Trash bucs mock draft my god
I like the Fautanu pick. He’s your Day 1 starting LG and could fill in at OT if needed.
The rest is bad. Especially with who was still available.
NFL.com's Chad Reuter just released his mock draft and...umm...yeah.
Using his mock, I'd go:
R1 (#26) - Laiatu Latu (EDGE)
R2 (#57) - Zak Zinter (OG)
R3 (#89) - Keon Coleman (WR)
R3 (#92) - Mekhi Wingo (DT)
R4 (#125) - Ty'ron Hopper (LB)
Goedeke is an average pass blocker with a guard frame and skill set. Not sure why people are so against kicking him back inside.
Because we don’t want to give up premium draft capital to do it, especially when it’s not a pressing need.
Replacing our worst in the league starting center is more pressing (as is LG and EDGE).
You're advocating for drafting posistions, not players. Your (lack of) logic would have the Bucs passing on dominant players that also could result in upgrading two positions. Really flawed thinking on your part, and others.
I’m souring a bit on Latu in the first round… not for his skill/production, just his medcal history with this type injury. He may have gotten away with playing a Pac12 schedule after surgery, but I can’t imagine how he’ll hold up over the course of an NFL season - having to slug away/being slugged AT - by 300 + pound NFL offensive linemen EVERY game of an NFL season!? It actually sounds like a likely candidate for IR, or that we’ll be back to re-drafting EDGE in another couple of years.
I’d actually prefer trading back and maybe getting Kneeland in the 2nd and Mo Kamara, maybe a little later?
talk me off the ledge…
Sure as heck don’t want to waste a first round pick on a tackle we don’t need, and a big NO to shifting Geodeke back inside to a position he was AWFUL at.
You're advocating for drafting posistions, not players. Your (lack of) logic would have the Bucs passing on dominant players that also could result in upgrading two positions. Really flawed thinking on your part, and others
As usual, you're wrong.
I'm advocating for BPA.
Hence, me already stating I'd be a fan of the Fautanu pick. Because, as unlikely he is to fall that far, he would most likely be the best player on the board. It just so happens he'd also address a major area of need on the IOL.
You, on the other hand, are advocating for a position. You are absolutely fixated on addressing RT. Even if that means giving up a 2nd or 3rd rounder to do it, despite all the areas that actually need to be addressed.
So, if we're going to trade away premium draft capital to move up for a more dominant player, then go after Verse or Nabers. Both are superior prospects, that also check the "need" box.
NFL.com's Chad Reuter just released his mock draft and...umm...yeah.
Using his mock, I'd go:
R1 (#26) - Laiatu Latu (EDGE)
R2 (#57) - Zak Zinter (OG)
R3 (#89) - Keon Coleman (WR)
R3 (#92) - Mekhi Wingo (DT)
R4 (#125) - Ty'ron Hopper (LB)
I'd be completely down with this.
I’m souring a bit on Latu in the first round… not for his skill/production, just his medcal history with this type injury. He may have gotten away with playing a Pac12 schedule after surgery, but I can’t imagine how he’ll hold up over the course of an NFL season - having to slug away/being slugged AT - by 300 + pound NFL offensive linemen EVERY game of an NFL season!? It actually sounds like a likely candidate for IR, or that we’ll be back to re-drafting EDGE in another couple of years.
I’d actually prefer trading back and maybe getting Kneeland in the 2nd and Mo Kamara, maybe a little later?
talk me off the ledge…
Sure as heck don’t want to waste a first round pick on a tackle we don’t need, and a big NO to shifting Geodeke back inside to a position he was AWFUL at.
I think that Kneeland is the Bucs target if the Bucs do not go edge in round 1. The problem is that a lot of other teams are thinking the same thing.
I’m souring a bit on Latu in the first round… not for his skill/production, just his medcal history with this type injury. He may have gotten away with playing a Pac12 schedule after surgery, but I can’t imagine how he’ll hold up over the course of an NFL season - having to slug away/being slugged AT - by 300 + pound NFL offensive linemen EVERY game of an NFL season!? It actually sounds like a likely candidate for IR, or that we’ll be back to re-drafting EDGE in another couple of years.
Agreed, it's a legit concern. But if not for that injury, he wouldn't even sniff the 20's. It is a risk, but I think his skill is worth the risk.
You're advocating for drafting posistions, not players. Your (lack of) logic would have the Bucs passing on dominant players that also could result in upgrading two positions. Really flawed thinking on your part, and others
As usual, you're wrong.
I'm advocating for BPA.
Hence, me already stating I'd be a fan of the Fautanu pick. Because, as unlikely he is to fall that far, he would most likely be the best player on the board. It just so happens he'd also address a major area of need on the IOL.
You, on the other hand, are advocating for a position. You are absolutely fixated on addressing RT. Even if that means giving up a 2nd or 3rd rounder to do it, despite all the areas that actually need to be addressed.
So, if we're going to trade away premium draft capital to move up for a more dominant player, then go after Verse or Nabers. Both are superior prospects, that also check the "need" box.
I've named two specific OTs in the last week because they've been falling in recent mocks. I'm not advocating for a specific position. I've said that every position should be on the table except RB, Safety, K,P. I'm inclined to say C also because it's the least important position and I don't see the ROI. I could say iDL because we've poured so much draft capital into the last 2 years.
It's other people scoffing at the idea of drafting a tackle, which is ignorant. God forbid we build an elite offensive line.
