The Pewter Plank Readers React to the Bucs’ 2014 NFL Draft
Oct 19, 2013; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (88) reacts during the second half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
The 2014 NFL Draft is in the books and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided they would make it an all offensive draft.
They took wide receiver Mike Evans in the first round, nabbed tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins in the second before drafting running back Charles Sims in the third. They addressed their offensive line in the fifth round as they took Kadeem Edwards and Kevin Pamphile before completing their draft class in the sixth round by taking wide receiver Robert Herron.
Many experts have praised Jason Licht for the draft class he assembled and now we wanted to get the opinion of our readers on how they felt their team did over the weekend.
Like the experts, the overall consensus was encouraging with many of our readers excited by the players the Bucs picked although some questions were raised.
Below, you’ll find the opinions of those who replied to us on Twitter. If you haven’t voiced your opinion yet, sound off on Facebook or in the comments section.
@ThePewterPlank Charles Sims will be a key part of this offense. Looking back to Tedford's Cal teams, multidimensional RBs were the standard
— Adam (@Adam_Ratliff) May 12, 2014
@ThePewterPlank love the picks and even their upside even more. Think if these RBs pan out could use Doug Martin as trade bait next year.
— Michael D'Errico (@_Mike_DErrico) May 12, 2014
@ThePewterPlank excited to have so many playmakers on O, first time I've seen a bucs O this stacked. Lovie will have the D rolling too!
— Sean Lovegrove (@seanlovegrove1) May 12, 2014
@ThePewterPlank im satisfied overall with the draft. We got the #2 rated WR and #2 rated TE some value at OL, RB, slot WR that we needed
— Eric McLean (@Ericmac143) May 12, 2014
@ThePewterPlank Would of been happy if they drafted Manziel or Evans. Can't believe all the crybabies b/c we didn't get Manziel. Overall: A
— Matt Miller (@millertimenow) May 12, 2014
@ThePewterPlank solid statement by L&L going all offense, basically telling schiano your offense sucked and you can't coach defense watch me
— Santos (@Santos_Dat_Dude) May 12, 2014
@ThePewterPlank Love Evans. Love the TE. Love the height. RB? interesting. Fast reciever, check. 2 OL, better late than never. Overall? Good
— Cannonfire (@CollierCory) May 12, 2014
@ThePewterPlank Last in the NFL in offense in 2013. They HAD to get studs to help that side of the ball. A+
— Robbie G. (@thunderchunkyPA) May 12, 2014
@ThePewterPlank Content for the most part, needs were addressed. Quit complaining about Sims we are clueless to how this Offense will be run
— Ripperdan (@Makingmerkins) May 12, 2014
@ThePewterPlank Offensive assault on the league. Welcome additions to the Tampa skyline
— Fernando de la Espriella (@ABucsLife) May 12, 2014