Dominik Says Bucs Prepared To Trade Up
February 15th, 2010
Perhaps Mark Dominik was using the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio as a smoke screen, or perhaps he was serious.
Speaking to Steve Duemig, of 620 WDAE-AM, on Monday evening, the Bucs personnel czar confidently spoke of his readiness to trade up from the No. 3 overall pick to meet the team’s needs.
“We have the ability to go either direction,” Dominik said. “We’ll prepare to go either direction, which is a good option for Tampa Bay.”
It’s hard to fathom the Bucs trading up in such a deep draft, considering they are filled with holes and trading up would likely cost them a later pick. And that depth was acknowledged by Dominik in the interview, as he said he had been targeting adding picks in 2010 (Gaines Adams/Luke McCown).
Then there’s the cost concern of trading up. Dominik claims that doesn’t exist, yet Team Frugal surely won’t be confused with the league’s big spenders anytime soon.
Joe would be stunned to see the Bucs trade up. It doesn’t make sense. At least not right now.
February 16th, 2010 at 12:11 am
It will make sense when Ndmaukong Suh is holding up a Red #1 Bucs jersey in April!
February 16th, 2010 at 12:11 am
I think Dominik just wants the rest of the league to know that the Bucs are open to offers of any kind, whether it be during the draft or when free agency starts and trades are allowed. Just because he said they’re focused on those 10 draft picks doesn’t mean he won’t use them to get some proven value out of them through a player trade. This is shaping up to be a very interesting offseason.
February 16th, 2010 at 12:39 am
One thing we do know is Rah and Dom wont be afraid to move up. I wouldn’t put it past them.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Deumig is a fraud. What a bunch of lobs he threw at Dominik during the interview regarding the state of the Bucs. He is quick to yell and be offensive at his callers and then is lilly livered when it comes to asking the tough questions when it really matters the most.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:52 am
Joe here,
Well, Duemig predicted on the air he’d be blasted for asking softballs. So your comment isn’t surprising.
February 16th, 2010 at 8:13 am
If they move up, the contract difference between the #3 pick & the #1 isn’t that great, but they will lose a contract or two, so may come out ahead financially overall.
If the team isn’t in love with McCoy or Berry, I would prefer a trade down. The value in this draft is in the second round, even more so than in the average year.
February 16th, 2010 at 9:01 am
They traded up last year to get the leader of our offense (Freeman) , why wouldn’t they trade up this year to get the leader of our defense ( Suh) ?
As far as Duemeg asking softballs : he always kisses the ass of his quests , because he wants them to come back on. He even kissed the ass of Gruden the few times he came on. This is not surprising . He is all about the ratings, not any sort of integrity or like-ability.
February 16th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Then there’s the cost concern of trading up, which Dominik claims doesn’t exist
Did anyone else envision Kevin Bacon from Animal House saying “everyone remain calm, all is well”?
February 16th, 2010 at 9:57 am
The cost of moving up from 3 to 1 is about 10mil in guaranteed money and a pick\player. We all know the Rams want a QB, we all know the Bucs want Suh. Which do you think will sell more tickets and generate more excitement? Suh or McCoy\trade back? Suh.
I like McCoy better for the Bucs, but Suh is a stud too.
From a business perspective, move up and take Suh. It’s really a no brainer.
February 16th, 2010 at 10:43 am
“We’ll prepare to go either direction.” If Suh and McCoy are gone, I think the Bucs will move down, get another pick, and more importantly, avoiding the payday a #3 pick entails. Don’t be surprised if they trade down.
February 16th, 2010 at 10:55 am
bucfanjeff–really?? 10 mil?? I find that hard to believe.Maybe if the 1 is a franchise QB, it might hit 6 or 8 million diff.
February 16th, 2010 at 11:06 am
I wouldn’t be surprized if the bucs moved up to get suh but I prefer to trade down and pick up more picks so we can make trades and other things to help improve the bucs!
February 16th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
I would trade down. The team has too many holes. We’re not going to get Suh unless we give up a bunch of picks we can’t afford to give up. McCoy is a solid DT for the #3 pick, but others can be had later in round 1 or 2. DT is a huge need, but I think WR is a bigger need, especially since it sounds like Antonio Bryant is gone and Michael Clayton will be released.
February 16th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Just think of the most frugal, assinine thing that could happen, and that’s what they will do.
Gary, Joe has to sincerely apologize. Joe’s in business with 620. Feel free to e-mail Joe at joe@joebucsfan.com if you have any questions. Again, Joe apologizes.
February 16th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Mike J – yes really. The position does have a lot to do with it too, but here’s the last 2 years.
2009
#1 Stafford 6 years, $72 million ($41.7M guaranteed) – QB
#3 Tyson Jackson 5 years, $57 million ($31M guaranteed) – DE
2008
#1 Jake Long 5 years, $57.5 million ($30M guaranteed) – OT
#3 Matt Ryan 6 years, $72 million ($34M guaranteed) – QB
(#4 $26M guaranteed)
My whole point is, it really won’t make much difference from a contract stance for the Bucs to move up. Also take into consideration the players we may dump. They can do it with little mess.
February 16th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
no problem Joe, great site.
February 16th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
We can all say this for sure….Dominik and Raheem aren’t afraid of pulling the trigger on something if they have conviction in it.
1. Veteran purge
2. Trading up for Freeman
3. Trading of Gaines
4. Release of coordinators
Positive or negative outcome, they keep things interesting. Here’s a Caybrew in hopes of all positive outcomes this offseason.
February 16th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Dominik was only stating that the team had “the ability to move up”. He is only trying to convince fans that money isn’t an issue(which is debateable, either way). I highly doubt the Bucs will move up in the draft because of all the positions that we are in need of, as has already been stated.
February 16th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
I don’t think that he was refering to the 1st round. I think he’ll move up and down in rounds 2 thru 5.
February 16th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Trading up for Suh or McCoy only if they do well in the combine is a must! You have to understand that having a dominate DT in the Tampa Two will make the LB’s better ansd our Sec. better. OUr entire Def. benefitied because a certain #99 was a beast in the treanches.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Apparently Joe’s headline writer has no ability to decipher comments by an NFL GM.
…and was Joe trying to equate the phrase “the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio” to “Speaking to Steve Duemig”?
Joe really needs to get out more
February 17th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Joe here,
SteveBucsfan – Welcome. We’ve been referring to Duemig as the “dean of Tampa sports radio” for years. …
Also, Dominik was very clear in his comments. The Bucs are prepared to trade up. That is accurate.
February 18th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
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….if so….the reference has been stupid for years.
February 18th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Joe here,
SteveBucsFan – It is so. …And you’re welcome to call it stupid. 🙂
October 29th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
I would trade down. The team has too many holes. We’re not going to get Suh unless we give up a bunch of picks we can’t afford to give up. McCoy is a solid DT for the #3 pick, but others can be had later in round 1 or 2. DT is a huge need, but I think WR is a bigger need, especially since it sounds like Antonio Bryant is gone and Michael Clayton will be released.