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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Buccaneers Take Help Over the Top

By Alan Schechter

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

I’ll admit it, figuring out who the Colts should draft isn’t all that easy.

First off, the defense needs a lot of work, but on the other hand, how often do you get a quarterback like Andrew Luck and wide receiver like T.Y. Hilton?

I know in Indianapolis it seems like a constant reoccurrence for this team, but they shouldn’t take it for granted. Putting a playmaking every-down back to go with their dynamic duo makes all the sense in the world.

Buccaneers fans will be mad, but I mean, do we really think the best running back in the draft is going to last until 19th? It’s somewhat surprising he lasted this long. Don’t worry, the class at running back is a deep one. The Bucs can add one later on.

With many talented players on the board still, the Colts will need to determine which side of the ball they want to bolster the most.

Their division is a tightly wound race which can have any of the four teams win it any given season. Putting their offense on top of the AFC South could be a priority, and getting Cook in their backfield helps them do it.

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