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Which Buccaneers’ Draftees Will Make the 2016 Roster?

By Alan Schechter

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter speaks to the media during the NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter speaks to the media during the NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles kicker Roberto Aguayo (19) warms up before playing the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Doak Campbell Stadium. FSU punter Cason Beatty (38) holds the ball for him. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles kicker Roberto Aguayo (19) warms up before playing the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Doak Campbell Stadium. FSU punter Cason Beatty (38) holds the ball for him. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports /

Roberto Aguayo

Here was the move that shocked the world.  The Bucs traded up, not for the need of a safety, but for a kicker.  Who does that?  Nobody!  Why would they do that?  They could have gotten the guy later in the draft, right?  As Bailey Adams opined on these very pages, it was a move the Bucs needed to make.  They have lost 11 games since 2014 by a touchdown or less.  A quality kicker could do a lot to change those outcomes.

Kyle Brindza made a whopping 50% of his field goals last season.  Connor Barth was better, but not great.  Something had to change.  Aguayo has never missed an extra point, the Bucs missed three last year.  He also hasn’t missed from under 40 yards.  He will make a big impact in 2016 and beyond.

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