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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Analyzing NFL.com’s evaluation of team needs

By Cory Kinnan

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tosses his gloves to a fan after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 27-9. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tosses his gloves to a fan after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 27-9. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images) /
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Running Back

The one and only need that Parr addresses on the offensive side of the ball is at the running back position for the Buccaneers. While Tampa Bay could absolutely use a back that has the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, to state that running back is a need may be a bit too strong of a choice of words.

Tampa Bay used a second round pick on Ronald Jones just a year ago, so to use another valuable asset this year seems very unlikely to happen in the upcoming draft. Expect Arians and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich to attempt to get the best out of Jones before just tossing him to the side. The Buccaneers also re-signed Peyton Barber to a one-year deal after he led the team in rushing a year ago.

While it is possible, and even likely, for the Buccaneers to draft another running back in the upcoming draft this year, it will not be until day-three of the draft in the fifth round or later. Some names at this position in the draft to keep an eye on include Bryce Love, Justice Hill, Jordan Scarlett, and Travis Homer.

Did Parr get need right?: NO

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