Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mock Draft: Updated Day 2 Predictions
The Bucs got the man they wanted in quarterback Jameis Winston with the first pick in the NFL draft on Thursday.
Now that the team has their quarterback of the present and future, the team must protect him. With the second and third rounds being held Friday, the Bucs will focus in on getting help on a poor offensive line.
The team also needs some help on the defensive line and at wide receiver. On Saturday, the Bucs could look at another offensive lineman, tight end and defensive end.
But the main piece of the puzzle, Winston, is locked in.
Here are some other players the Bucs may select.
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Round 2
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No. 34 Jake Fisher, OL, Oregon
While the Bucs may take a long-hard look at offensive lineman La’el Collins from LSU, however, with his legal status is up in the air, Tampa Bay may want to go a safer route.
That route would be to go with Fisher, who plays mostly on the right side (guard or tackle) but has some experience at left tackle.
The Bucs don’t necessarily need a left tackle with Demar Dotson still there. Fisher would give the squad some flexibility and offer an immediate upgrade on the right side.
Round 3
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No. 65 Rashad Greene, WR, Florida State
Winston may have a chance to be reunited with his favorite receiver if the Bucs can grab him here.
A guy who makes plays after the catch, Greene could come in and challenge for the slot receiver role, or he would be a solid fourth guy.
Louis Murphy had 31 catches as the No. 3 man last year but no other receiver had more than six catches.
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Round 4
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No. 109 Markus Golden, DE, Missouri
With the Bucs in need of a pass-rushing defensive end, it will be hard for them to pass on Golden.
His numbers were great in 2014 with 10 sacks and 20 tackles for losses. But the Bucs will like Golden's never-ending motor. He hustles non-stop.
With Jacquies Smith and the addition of free agent George Johnson, Golden can add a nice rotation of go-getters at that defensive end position for the Bucs.
Round 5
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No. 162 Jarvis Harrison, OL, Texas A&M
The Bucs complete their overhaul of the offensive line with the addition of Harrison.
While the Bucs may not want to play two rookies on the right side, Harrison may be worth the risk. He is big and mobile. He would add punch to the running game.
He would be too good for the team to pass up at this spot.
Round 6
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No. 184 Bryce Callahan, CB, Rice
The Bucs look to be deep at cornerback, especially on the outside with Johnthan Banks and Alterraun Verner starting, as well Mike Jenkins and Sterling Moore being able to play outside or in the slot.
Still, Callahan is good enough to be in the mix at nickel corner. He's quick and plays the ball well.
Tampa Bay struggled at the position last year, which would allow Callahan a chance to challenge for a job.
Round 7
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No. 218 Blake Bell, TE, Oklahoma
Tampa Bay already has four tight ends/receivers that are at least 6'5". Bell would give the Bucs another tall target for Winston.
While he is still learning the position—Bell was a quarterback—he has the athleticism to be a solid receiver.
He would not only add depth but could be another big target.
No. 231 Anthony Chickillo, DE, Miami
The Bucs have to decide whether the past four years Chickillo played at Miami are a true indication of what kind of player he is.
The good about Chickillo: he is another one of those guys who doesn't take plays off. The bad about Chickillo: his stat totals fell each year.
With the extra pick in the seventh round, the Bucs could take a chance on him and allow him to grow.
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