Finally somebody gets it, a sensible mock draft as far as the Bucs situation is concerned. You have a couple guys available such as Jonah and Greedy highly talented, at a premium position and high need position for the Bucs. If you had those two guys available, would you stay put so you could have your pick, or would you trade down for a 3rd rounder and take the remaining player? I'll just post the relevant picks 5-7.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State. The Jaguars get their franchise quarterback, which officially ends the Blake Bortles era in Jacksonville. The only question becomes how long before Haskins, who finally declared for the draft, assumes the starting job full time.
6. New York Giants
Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama. The Giants desperately need a quarterback but perhaps Jonah Williams will be for them what 2018 sixth-overall pick Quenton Nelson has been for the Colts this season. Namely: A redefining force on a bumbling offensive line desperate for some direction. Plus, if Eli Manning is coming back in '19 -- and it sure looks like he may be -- the Giants have to protect him.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Greedy Williams, CB, LSU. The Bucs are a mess on both sides of the ball but their defense has been particularly lacking this season. Williams may not be the most polished cornerback in this draft class but he is insanely athletic and has all the tools to become a great player. On a unit lacking playmakers in the secondary, Williams may be worth the gamble this early in the draft.
QB-wise they have Lock at 10 to Denver and Jones to Miami at 13. Its very early, but as far as QBs are concerned I don't think the offseason is going to change much as far as which QBs are the top ones and which teams need them. I think you will have those three guys going in the first round, but not the top of the round. I think the Bucs are in a good position for teams to trade up to the 5 spot.
Just using the NFL trade chart the trade chart....
Jacksonville would have to include their 3rd round pick to move up to 5 from 7.
Denver would have to include their 2nd round pick to move up to 5 from 10.
Miami would have to include a 2nd and 4th to move up from 13 to 5.
I see the Jacksonville scenario as the most likely team to trade up to 5. The Bucs will still get their cornerstone player at that point, and Jax could spare a 3rd if they really like Haskins.
