Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Team Needs: Tampa Bay Buccaneers


Tampa Bay Buccaneers- This defense has improved significantly. Revis and Goldson joining the secondary helps defend a pass heavy division, with Matt Ryan, Drew Brees and Cam Newton. Ranked last in pass defense the addition of these players will help make it a difficult year for opposing teams. This team is ready to move forward and wants to win now. A lot of pressure will be placed on Josh Freeman's shoulders this season, who is in the final year of his contract.

Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 9th
Passing Offense: 10th
Rushing Offense: 15th
Passing TD/INT (Rank): 27/17 (T-8th/T-8th)
Rushing TD: 12th
Sacks Allowed: 29th
Total Defense: 29th
Passing Defense: 32nd
Rushing Defense: 1st
Sacks/INT (Rank): 27/18 (T-29th/T-8th)

Free Agency:
Key Losses: DE Michael Bennett, S Ronde Barber, LB Quincy Black, TE Dallas Clark, OT Jeremy Trueblood, CB E.J. Biggers

Key Additions: CB Darrelle Revis( Trade), S Dashon Goldson, K Nate Kaeding, TE Tom Crabtree, WR Kevin Ogletree

Draft Needs:
Cornerback: Even after trading for Darrelle Revis, they still need another corner to play alongside him. This secondary has drastically improved since last year and they only need one more piece to the puzzle.

Defensive Line: With only one sure thing in Gerald Mccoy, they will look to add more players. They have added in recent drafts Adrian Clayborn, Brian Price, and Da’quan Bowers, but none have stepped up and played a significant role in the offense. I expect more depth and someone they expect to get some playing time here.

Wide Receiver: They need another playmaker here. They have Vincent Jackson who is excellent down field, but need to add a slot receiver who can stretch the field and isn't afraid to go over the middle.

Tight End: They do not have a sure option at tight end. They added Zach Miller and Tom Crabtree but neither are long term. They need to find someone their future quarterback can depend on.

Quarterback: This is the year for Josh Freeman. It is do or die. They need to find a quarterback in the middle rounds, who can be a future quarterback, if Freeman can not handle it this year. At the very least they need a backup and hope he can be a potential starter.

No comments:

Post a Comment