Taco Charlton a perfect fit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need depth at outside linebacker, and Taco Charlton is looking for a landing spot to revamp his career.

The Buccaneers are in the market for a pass rusher to stand in behind Jason Pierre-Paul and Shaquil Barrett. While there are many veteran options available, Taco Charlton has recently become a free agent and would be a perfect acquisition for Tampa Bay.

Charlton has struggled to get his NFL career off the ground. In three seasons, he only has nine sacks and has never lived up to his first-round status in the 2017 NFL Draft.

After starting his career in Dallas, Charlton recently played for the Dolphins before he was cut earlier this evening. The Buccaneers may have been looking for veteran depth with a clear track record, but Charlton could be an even better option.

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As what happens with many first-round draft picks, Taco has cracked under the pressure that inevitably hangs over first-round draft picks.

Charlton struggled to see the field during his first season in Dallas, and the “bust” title loomed over his head before he even received a real chance.

Year two for Charlton saw a decline from an already-poor rookie campaign, and Dallas quickly cut bait after just two seasons. Miami worked out slightly better for Charlton, where he was able to account for 5.0 sacks in five starts, but the Dolphins decided this was not a fit too.

Charlton would experience a very different scenario in Tampa Bay. Taco would not be called upon to start at all in his first year, and may even see as many as two years on the bench behind JPP and Barrett before having a shot at starting.

This time out of the limelight is exactly what Charlton needs to refine his game and start over. It should also not be forgotten that Todd Bowles would be the perfect coach to help revive the young defensive player’s career.

Taco would get the opportunity to learn behind two great pass rushers, but the Buccaneers would benefit from a solid depth piece that wouldn’t cost as much as a veteran. On top of that, if Taco were able to turn his game around, the Buccaneers would then have a replacement for JPP to pair up with Barrett down the road.

This is a very low-risk opportunity for Tampa Bay. The price would still be lower than most other options and would also give the team some more young depth on their roster to pair up alongside Anthony Nelson.

If there was a team to do it, the Buccaneers are best-suited to help Taco Charlton revive his career, and the move should be made as soon as possible.