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Buccaneers That Must Stay? A Pewter Plank Roundtable

By Alan Schechter

Jul 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht and former player Ronde Barber look on during workouts at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht and former player Ronde Barber look on during workouts at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 16, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; An NFL Heads Up logo is affixed to the helmet of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers players prior to a preseason game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 16, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; An NFL Heads Up logo is affixed to the helmet of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers players prior to a preseason game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports /

Zach Sauers

One player on the roster bubble that I believe the Bucs need to keep is Leonard Wester.  Wester came in as a coveted undrafted rookie, and almost immediately left his mark.  The Bucs have had an issue with depth and injuries across the offensive line for quite some time.  The backup guard positions seemed to have been solidified, but as for tackle it is another story.

Pamphile being the Swiss Army knife that he is, is depth at both guard and tackle, but why not keep a rookie to master one position?  Wester has been the second string left tackle for quite some time now and If Donovan Smith would happen to go down with an injury, Wester could jump right in.

It would also be no surprise if Wester would be trained at right tackle as well.  Gosder Cherilus is a veteran who is getting paid good money to be a backup, if Wester continues to grow, he would be a viable cheaper option.

Next: A.J. The Tackle?

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