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Ten Players the Buccaneers Must Explore in Free Agency

By Alan Schechter

Jan 15, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneer general manager Jason Licht introduces Dirk Koetter as the new head coach at One Buccaneer Place Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneer general manager Jason Licht introduces Dirk Koetter as the new head coach at One Buccaneer Place Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Ramon Foster (73) against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Ramon Foster (73) against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Ramon Foster

Now here is a guy that could be slid right into the offensive line, and Jameis Winston would feel very safe. Foster has been in the league seven years, starting for a talented team in the Pittsburgh Steelers, and blocking for a mobile quarterback with a good arm in Ben Roethlisberger. Ramon knows how to get it done up front, both in the passing game, and in the running game, blocking for guys like Le’Veon Bell.

He is a player that has experience on both sides of the line, which is important for any lineman. A guy that plays one position isn’t of great value in a league that puts emphasis on versatility up front. He has been durable, missing only three games since 2011. He was in the top twenty guards in the league, with an overall PFF grade of 15.3.

If Mankins decides to hang it up, Foster only $1.8 million last year. He could be had for a cheap price. Watch for him, Mr. Licht.

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