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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Battle Plan with Tom Brady at QB

By Kenneth Barrett

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 5: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass from the end zone during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 5, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Buccaneers 19 to 14. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 5: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass from the end zone during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 5, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Buccaneers 19 to 14. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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2020 NFL Draft

Trade- The Buccaneers trade their 2020 4th round pick compensatory pick (#139) with a 2021 4th round pick to to move into the later part of the 3rd round to select a player listed below. Traded with the Seahawks for #101. Trading up from round 4 to rd. 3 only adds $100K in 2020 salary cap hit in 2020.

1st round (#14): OT Andrew Thomas. OT has to be the pick even if Javon Kinlaw and K’Lavon Chaisson are on the board. Luckily for the Bucs Andrew Thomas is available in a tone of mock drafts, but even if any of the top 4 are to slide, th Bucs should seriously consider taking Josh Jones here. But with Thomas the Bucs have a tackle spot secured for the next decade with no real downside to his game.

2nd Round (#45): RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Perfect compliment to RoJo and his skill set. Helaire is one of the best all around backs in the draft. Excellent pass runner, receiver, and pass blocker. Isn’t a home run threat but thinking of Helaire in Peyton Barbers role makes me think he will be very successful. Should Helaire be drafted ahead of the Bucs, Cam Akers should be the pick.

3rd round (#76): WR Chase Claypool.  Big reach here in terms of tape, but BA was upset when he lost out on Diontae Johnson last year and won’t allow another athletic freak slip through his fingers. Instantly replaces Breshad Perriman but don’t expect big impact until later in the season. BA and Brady will have a lot of work to do to get Claypool contributing in year 1. But this is a boom-bust type of move that could payoff in an injury should happen to Evans or Godwin or when it’s playoff time and he becomes a much needed 3rd option at WR.

3rd round (#101) from trade: OL Ben Barch. Developmental, but can work at either the guard or tackle spot to begin his career. In year 2 can be the backup swing Tackle. FIlm is phenomenal, but is a small school guy so the Senior Bowl helped him out a bunch. Landing outside the top 100 is great value for Barch.

Round 4 (#117): EDGE Alex Highsmith. Great guy to sit behind some veterans and learn. Small school player, but can contribute enough should injuries happen. Year 2-3 is when his ceiling will come alive.

Round 5 (#161): WR Tyler Johnson. Johnson if available at this spot is too good to pass up. Would battle Justin Watson for his roster spot, and Johnson will probably win. He’s a better receiver and has the tools to contribute in special teams until he gets his chance.

Round 6 (#194): DT Benito Jones. Comes in and battles nacho and Ledbetter for a roster spot. If he’s cut or put on the practice squad at the end of the day, Licht’s 6th round picks rarely make an impact anyway.

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