Who Are Best Available?

The bucs addressed the secondary with Vernon Hargreaves in the first round as well as picking up an additional 4th rounder in the process yet still haven't addressed the lack of pass rush they so badly need. So who else is left to help cure this problem?

A couple names to keep yours eyes on are Noah Spence, Kevin Dodd, Emmanuel Ogbah, Jonathan Bullard and Shillique Calhoun. All could be options for the bucs at the top of the 2nd round and are answers to help fix the pass rush woes. Not only should the bucs look at D-line help as there are highly rated Myles Jack has fallen into the 2nd round due to injury concerns. Jack could have easily been rated the best defensive player in this draft if it weren't for his injured knee and I wouldn't be shocked to see Licht look deeper into his medical check up to see if he is worth the risk at 39.

Don't be surprised to see the bucs address the safety and wide receiver positions as well if the talent warrants the pick as there are still viable options still left on the board.

Myles Jack Would Make the Bucs D Versatile

With the draft getting closer, rumors are beginning to ramp up causing fans to wonder what is really true. The latest rumor is about UCLA LB Myles Jack potentially falling out of the top ten due to fears of his knee declining over time.

NFL source calls Myles Jack "a time bomb" whose knee could give him several good years, or not. Bone and cartilage starting to break away.

— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) April 18, 2016

The good news for Myles Jack is his agent responded back with video of him working out with the Jaguars and showing no signs of weakness in his repaired knee. Looks really strong and fast in this video below.

Video of @MylesJack this morning in AZ after an intense workout with the Jags Saturday night in LA. Easy pic.twitter.com/zhRcptdu2J

— JohnThornton (@JohnThornton) April 18, 2016

Due to this I don't see Jack falling past the Jaguars at five, the guy is a perfect fit in their defense and he could go as high as third overall to the Chargers. Now if for some strange reason Jack fell to the Bucs at 9th overall, I'm pretty sure Mike Smith will be banging the drum for him to be the Bucs selection. Jack could instantly help this defense make the transition to a multiple scheme allowing the Bucs to get real creative with their fronts and pressures. Not only would the Bucs have the best trio of linebackers in the NFL, but they could be very versatile in their looks and really be a issue for offenses to match up with.

The Bucs wouldn't have to Jack off the field as they could play 3-3-5 (only 3 down lineman) look on third down and blitz Jack or Alexander on certain situations. Bucs could also have Jack play nickel corner at times similar to how the Panthers use Shaq Thompson, using Jack to cover slot tight ends or bigger receivers. Lastly, the Bucs could just go straight 3-4 look using Jack as rush linebacker or vice versa with Daryl Smith. Most likely Jack will be long gone by the time the Bucs are on the clock but if he is, don't just think the Bucs will pass because he is a linebacker.

What's Best About Having A Stable QB

Now that the Bucs have their franchise QB with Jameis Winston, what are the advantages? The best advantage is being able to build around him in knowing he's the staple of the offense. When looking NFL GMs start their search to improve their rosters and the first position they look at is Quarterback. In the NFL these days you go as far as your QB will take you.

The Bucs are more than comfortable with Jameis at the helm leading the team to bigger and better things, so how does that help the Bucs out? Look at the teams ahead of us begging for a franchise QB who will reach and bypass better players in hoping they get a "franchise" QB. Looking at the draft there are 3 possible spots before the Bucs where QBs may be taken. Thats the Browns at 2, Cowboys at 4 and 49ers at 7. All of which either don't have a QB (da browns) or have an aging QB or one that doesn't want to be there (Cowboys/49ers).

So picture players that should be taken higher due to game tape and numbers that they have put up being dropped 3 spots, just because other NFL teams don't have their lead man under center. As a buccaneer fan I'm more than happy. Let players like Joey Bosa, Myles Jack and Jalen Ramsey fall, just so other teams can reach for what they hope their future is. Winston has put his imprint on this Buccaneer team and has without a doubt proven that is the lead dog and everyone will follow. Sit back and watch as talent falls into Jason Lichts hands.

Would the Bucs Go Linebacker with First Pick

Jason Licht has made it known that he strongly believes about building through the draft and always staying true to his board. So what happens if on draft day one of the top linebackers falls down to his spot?

Myles Jack and Jaylon Smith may be two of the top 5 players in this draft and both are coming off of knee injuries that may have them drop in the draft. Would Jason Licht take a position that the Bucs don't need? Lavonte David and Rookie sensation Kwon Alexander have two of the three linebacker spots on lock down and the other is up for grabs. But in todays NFL, teams go into so many 3 wide receiver sets, the third linebacker is rarely on the field. So the answer should be an easy no, right?

Well if you think about the defense Mike Smith said he would run, you could argue that anything could happen. Smith has gone on record stating he would keep things much more flexible, per Rick Stroud of tampabaytimes.com

"You can't line up in the same look and the same front every time. So we're going to have a lot of flexibility and identify what players are capable of doing and try to give different looks to the quarterback. Because if the quarterback has time in this league, he's going to be a guy who's going to be able to cut you up so we've got to do a very good job of putting together a package that is flexible, multiple, yet simple for our players and complex to the quarterback and the opposing coaching staff."

  "We're going to base out of a four-man front. But again, if you play in a four-man front, you over-shift and you're in a 3-4," Smith said. "If you start in a 3-4 and you over-shift, you're in a 4-3."

So he's leaving a lot of options open with his statement of "flexibility". Looking at the caliber of the two linebackers you could say there is room for discussion. Both of them are natural athletes and can run like a running back. Myles Jack actually played running back for UCLA on occasion. Taking a linebacker of their quality could open up opportunities as both can cover and provide strong rushes. I wouldn't be surprised if Licht took one if they slid to our pick. More analysis of Myles Jack and Jaylon Smith to come to show how they can be a fit.

Could the Bucs Go Linebacker With the 9th Overall Pick?

The Bucs must pick defensive end or corner with the 9th pick right? Not so fast my friend, if jack of all trades UCLA linebacker Myles Jack is on the board, the Bucs should definitely consider taking him at 9th overall. Jack is the real deal, has all the tools you look for in today's NFL player.

Watch the video below, Jack is a beast and easily a top 5 player in this year's NFL Draft.