The Pewter Plank
FanSided

Remaining Free Agents Buccaneers Should Target

By James Yarcho

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 6
Next
Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) cathces a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (21) during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) cathces a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (21) during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

Sean Smith – CB

This seems like a long shot, but still worth a shot. It seems like the Raiders are the likely landing spot, but a 6’3″ corner that would face off against the likes of Julio Jones and Kelvin Benjamin for 25% of the yearly schedule would be a major addition. Smith has been an impact player for the Chiefs over the last few years. The interception totals are misleading, but Smith has over 50 passes defended in the last four seasons.

The NFC South is a mean, mean place. Each team sports a high-caliber quarterback with formidable weapons. Despite Alterraun Verner and Johnthan Banks getting fresh starts under defensive coordinator Mike Smith, that’s not enough. The Buccaneers are desperate for help across the secondary to help keep Cam Newton, Drew Brees, and Matt Ryan in check.

Next: Casey Hayward

Home/Bucs Free Agency