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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Buccaneers at 19 and 31 Others

By David Harrison

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 /
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Denver could use a shiny new left tackle, and Garett Bolles from Utah is one of the better ones.

Despite his lack of experience, the offensive lineman should prove to be a quick study and will significantly improve his side’s pass protection and run-blocking ability.

Whether it’s Trevor Siemian or Paxton Lynch back there taking the snaps, it’s going to be important they feel like they have a clean pocket to work with.

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Bolles will make rookie mistakes, sure, but he’s an upgrade over what they have now and could pair with a young quarterback for quite some time.

There’s a bit of a race to see who the first offensive tackle taken will be too, so the combine should help sort some of it out.

Offensive line drills are never the most exciting, but they could have the biggest impact as several teams look to boost theirs this draft season.

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