Missing-The-Bucs Bump
Found some cool analysis on www.walterfootball.com
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Last Year: 7-9)
Season Summary:
Things looked so promising for the Buccaneers when they were 6-4 and heading into a pivotal matchup against the Falcons in late November. They played valiantly, but lost by a point. This caused a cascade of losses, culminating with a 41-0 shutout at New Orleans and a 15-point home defeat to the Rams. Josh Freeman started hot, but completely collapsed down the stretch. However, a Week 17 dismantling of the Falcons should give the fans hope for next year.
Team Needs:
1 Two Cornerbacks: Tampa Bay had one of the worst secondaries in the NFL for a reason. Aqib Talib was traded, while Eric Wright dealt with injuries and suspensions. Wright can't be counted on to start next year (there's a good chance he'll be cut in the offseason), and neither can E.J. Biggers, who's a free agent. The front office could easily double dip at the position in the 2013 NFL Draft, beginning with Johnthan Banks at No. 13 overall.
2 Tight End: Dallas Clark is a free agent, so Tampa Bay will bring in someone to challenge Luke Stocker, who hasn't developed like the front office envisioned when it took him in the fourth round two years ago. Josh Freeman would really benefit from a dependable intermediate target.
3 Defensive End: Michael Bennett is one of the better defensive ends in the NFL. He's also a free agent. If he leaves, Tampa Bay will have to find someone to compete with Da'Quan Bowes for the starting job across from Adrian Clayborn.
4 Defensive Tackle: Roy Miller (a free agent) and Gary Gibson both thrive at stopping the run, but the Buccaneers need to find someone who can rush the quarterback from the interior alongside Gerald McCoy.
5 Strongside Linebacker: Lavonte David was awesome as a rookie next to Mason Foster. The Buccaneers got nothing out of the third linebacker spot, however. A Day 2 selection could be used on an upgrade over Quincy Black.
6 Quarterback: Josh Freeman's late-season meltdown should prompt the front office to bring in some competition for him in 2013.
7 Offensive Tackle: With Jeremy Trueblood heading for free agency, depth is needed behind Donald Penn and Demar Dotson.
8 Wide Receiver: Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams form an awesome tandem, but the Buccaneers are awfully thin behind them.
9 Running Back: The Buccaneers could use a better No. 2 option than the unreliable LeGarrette Blount.
TBH I agree with all of it except #9, if we aren't paying him much there's no use in giving him to another team who will make him into #1 and then he'll have a 2010 season again, i'd rather not be on the receiving end of that. Same with Freeman, but thats a different conversation