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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 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) scores a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers in the first quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) scores a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers in the first quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

31. player. 45. <p>The Denver Broncos have been playing round robin at the running back position for too long, and with the predicted retirement of Peyton Manning, the Broncos need to buy in to a guy and run with him.</p> <p>C.J. Anderson played admirably during key points throughout the season, but is not the long-term answer.  As a free-agent, he’ll demand more money from competitors than he’s worth in Denver, and shouldn’t be overpaid to remain a Bronco. Keeping 24-year-old Ronnie Hillman will be much easier and affordable for Denver.  Pairing Heisman winner Derrick Henry with Hillman will give the Broncos a one-two punch which can be one of the best in the league almost immediately.</p> <p>It’ll need to be if the Broncos’ offense is going to produce enough to ensure the league’s best defense can attempt to bring another Lombardi to the Mile-High City.</p>. RB. Alabama. Derrick Henry

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