This year's lightning rod. Josh Q has an article out that leads with this:
"Arif Hasan compiles a consensus big board every year, had Trotter No. 60 overall. The chances he would have been available in the third round when the Bucs were on the clock were slim-to-none."
And this:
"Pewter Report has reported that the team had him similarly graded to Rodriguez despite the two having very different skillsets and filling different roles within the overall linebacker umbrella."
And the direct comparison to the Devin White role in the Super Boel defense
"In 2020, when White earned a second-team All Pro honors during the franchise’s most recent Super Bowl run, the Bucs led the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (80.6) and yards allowed per rush (3.6). They finished tied for second in tackles for loss (91), tied for fourth in sacks (48), and tied for fifth in takeaways (25). White personally put up 140 tackles, nine sacks and 15 tackles for loss. He was far from a good, or even consistent coverage player. It was a known limitation throughout his Tampa Bay tenure. But that type of linebacker play unlocked the rest of the front."
Yeah, Trotter is White without the douchebaggery and willingness to be coached. Seems like a kid who recognizes he is at his floor and will get coached up. No need to throw dirt on the pick. We are much better today than we were 7 days ago.