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7 offensive tackles for Buccaneers to pursue in free agency

By Cory Kinnan

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Tackle Demar Dotson #69 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sets for play against the New Orleans Saints September 15, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Saints won 16 - 14. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Tackle Demar Dotson #69 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sets for play against the New Orleans Saints September 15, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Saints won 16 - 14. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 06: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Jason Peters #71 of the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFC Wild Card playoff game at Soldier Field on January 6, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Eagles defeated the Bears 16-15. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 06: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Jason Peters #71 of the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFC Wild Card playoff game at Soldier Field on January 6, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Eagles defeated the Bears 16-15. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

7. Jason Peters, Philadelphia Eagles

First on the list is Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jason Peters. The savvy vet remains fifth on this list for two reasons: his age and status after this season.

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There is no doubt that Peters has been one of the best tackles in football over the last decade, playing in nine Pro Bowls and being named as an All Pro twice in his career. As the Buccaneers look to patch their offensive line over the next two years, adding Peters on a one-year deal as a stop gap is not the worst idea in the world.

Dotson is gone after this season, almost a guaranteed statement at this point in the season. While Peters is older than Dotson, he is also far more productive, and the Bucs could do far worse than a proven veteran on a one-year deal. The question remains: will Peters retire after this season, or will he look to continue his career beyond 2019?

If the Bucs decide to stick with quarterback Jameis Winston past this season, then there is a high probability that the Buccaneers use their first rounder on the offensive line. Peters would be a great bridge and mentor to a young tackle as he transitions from college to the NFL.

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