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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Buccaneers Get Their Pass Rusher

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 30, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad quarterback Carson Wentz of North Dakota State (11) looks to throw a pass during first half of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad quarterback Carson Wentz of North Dakota State (11) looks to throw a pass during first half of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

North Dakota State. Carson Wentz. 20. player. 30. <p>The Jets would do themselves a favor by moving on from Geno Smith, and Ryan Fitzpatrick is a short-term solution at best.</p> <p>Carson Wentz is the last of the three quarterbacks with first round grades left in the draft, and he would benefit from learning behind a smart veteran like Fitzpatrick.  An added bonus of being an understudy for a year is it would keep him out of the New York limelight for a season before being thrust into the limelight, and would give Wentz time to bond with receivers Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker before becoming the man.</p> <p>Wentz has talent, but he also has flaws.  Some time to develop is needed, and the Jets might have the best situation for a rookie to come in and grow under.  If the Jets were forced to start Wentz though, the presence of Marshall, Decker, and running back Chris Ivory would surround the rookie with veteran leadership to help him succeed, or at least not implode.</p>. QB

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