A What-They-Should-Do Mock Draft
April 21st, 2020
“I like the way this guy thinks, Jason.”
Joe likes when mock drafts are completely clear in their focus, not some goofy hybrid of “what I think will happen'” and “what I want to see.”
So Joe was pleased to read the latest mock draft of Prickly Pete Prisco, longtime NFL insider for CBS Sports. In typical Prisco fashion, he emphasized his mock is about what teams should do.
(Quick story: Joe calls Prisco “prickly” for a reason; his personality isn’t for everyone. At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this year, Joe heard Prisco having a loud conversation with another national media figure. The other guy had to get back to work and gave Prisco the following goodbye, “Stay angry, Pete!”)
Even with his bluster, Florida-based Prisco has a very level-headed grasp on all things NFL.
At No. 14 overall, he has the Bucs loading up at defensive line after the Raiders draft QB Tua Tagovailoa at No. 12 overall and the 49ers walk away with wide receiver Henry Ruggs, III.
SOUTH CAROLINA • SR • DT – 6’5″ / 324 LBS
With the top four tackles off the board, the Bucs would opt to take a power player inside for their defense. With Ndamukong Suh on a one-year deal, it works.
April 21st, 2020 at 1:30 pm
he would be a good pick under those circumstances
April 21st, 2020 at 1:30 pm
Love Kinlaw. Just a great name lol
April 21st, 2020 at 1:40 pm
I just saw a youtube interview with Gradkowski, he said he might be open to teaming back up with Brady
April 21st, 2020 at 1:40 pm
I would be happy with Kinlaw.
I still think teams will trade up ahead of us for WRs and that an OT will be available.
I could see the Bucs trading back even if Kinlaw and 1 of the Big 4 are available and the Bucs just don’t like him.
April 21st, 2020 at 1:42 pm
Just curious what would you consider foolish Joe? Taking Tackle #5?
April 21st, 2020 at 2:05 pm
I’d love to get Kinlaw, but I have a hunch that the niners will burst my bubble.
April 21st, 2020 at 2:10 pm
I have a feeling Kinlaw goes before Derrick Brown. Would love to get either one of them though.
April 21st, 2020 at 2:12 pm
If the 4 OTs are gone then I wouldn’t mind this although if this happens the bucs HAVE to trade back up to snag a right tackle somewhere. that position is way too important and we have too big of a hole to ignore it.
April 21st, 2020 at 2:21 pm
Speaking of the draft.
When do we get to see Licht’s War room set up?
April 21st, 2020 at 2:21 pm
Top OT or Kinlaw.
April 21st, 2020 at 2:31 pm
He would be my pick if the 4 top OT are gone before 14
April 21st, 2020 at 2:38 pm
Just deleted JoeBucsFan under my favorites. I am sure that Joe would love to see us draft defense all the way through the draft with no help for Tom Brady. That way Joe could tell the world that he was right about Jameis Winston all along. At the time of this writing no team has expressed any interest in Jameis not even as a backup.
April 21st, 2020 at 2:40 pm
Buczilla
I hear you loud and clear.
John Lynch rightfully likes sticking it to us when he can….. all smiles too!
April 21st, 2020 at 2:50 pm
Sarasota Garey Says:
April 21st, 2020 at 1:40 pm
I just saw a youtube interview with Gradkowski, he said he might be open to teaming back up with Brady
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Bruce Gradkowski? …misinformation or fake news unless you’re speaking of Stephen Gostkowski or Rob Gronkowski
April 21st, 2020 at 2:51 pm
Bucsbro…..You say we have to trade down but remember that only happens if somebody falls worth trading for. If that’s your hope you might wanna root for a top WR to drop. That might be our best bet to find a trade partner.
As far as our hole at RT. We might not be as bad as meets the eye. Don’t sleep on Haeg. I don’t think they sign him if they don’t think he can handle the job. I think they brought him here as part of the plan if they don’t get their guy day one and have to get one day 2. Haeg is here to hold down the fort……For what it’s worth I bet they could have resigned Dotson for the same money Haeg got but they chose Haeg instead. That tells me they think Haeg is a upgrade over Dotson. We do need more at RT but don’t think we gotta sell the farm.
April 21st, 2020 at 2:57 pm
The top 4 OT’s are valued that highly bc they’re potential LT position players despite any flaws. IF there’s an OT run and the Bucs go BPA at 14, in a deep year for RT’s one can be had in the 2nd round. A RB will slip to the 3rd, it happens every year and increasingly so as RBs become devalued. So that’s one way this could all play out and still be a HR.
It’s be nice to land one of these top 4 bc need would marry with best player available, and if in 2 years we need to run D Smith out of town, the replacement is on the roster. But don’t force it. Trading up for a RT is poor use of draft capital. Trading up for Simmons could be wise all things being equal, but costs the ability to fill those other needs by losing capital unless Licht gets creative.
Is bolstering the defense not building around the Goat?! I don’t think anyone is saying the whole draft needs to be defense. Enjoy your hiatus John.
April 21st, 2020 at 3:02 pm
What about all the chatter that Kinlaw will drop because of his bad hip surgery in 2018 and a bum knee?
April 21st, 2020 at 3:06 pm
Trench War says Rob Gronkowski, it just came out within the last 15hrs, the guy asked him if he could come out of retirement and reunite with Tom Brady, He said “You never know”
April 21st, 2020 at 3:15 pm
No kickers.
April 21st, 2020 at 3:15 pm
Albert Breer was spit-balling ideas for a Yannik Ngauke trade and said maybe he can be moved as part of a trade down for the Jags.
Yhe specific example he used was Jags trade #9 and Ngauke to The Bucs for #14 and their 2021 1st…
Sign me up for that idea!!
April 21st, 2020 at 3:25 pm
Stop with the Gronk talk. He also said he is very happy with what he is doing now.
We will also need to trade with NE. Not happening.
April 21st, 2020 at 3:33 pm
Lets sign a 43 year old QB and then start drafting players that will develop 2-4 years down the road! Yeah right, what is the point?!
This team is Superbowl or bust for the next 2 seasons, time to draft like it. A tackle that needs to be developed is a stupid pick, in the first round Bucs need play-makers on both sides of the ball. Draft the DT and OT’s in the late rounds.
April 21st, 2020 at 3:33 pm
Kinlaw not a bad consolation prize at all….
April 21st, 2020 at 3:52 pm
Build to strength is not a bad way to go…
April 21st, 2020 at 3:53 pm
@Jimmy Jack
Sorry I meant trade up for a tackle. Not trade down I agree with you I am saying I am fine taking Kinlaw then trading back up into the late first/early second for a right tackle.
April 21st, 2020 at 3:56 pm
Gronk saying he wants to play with bucs
Talking with pats to release him
April 21st, 2020 at 3:58 pm
Don’t know what round or position Malcolm Perry fits but the kids a football player. Returner. Receiver. Back?
April 21st, 2020 at 3:59 pm
Gronk will be a Buc. He wants to be back in NFL with Bucs and Brady. The other stuff will get worked out with the Pats.
April 21st, 2020 at 3:59 pm
won’t need a TE, NFL network is report GRONK is interested in playing for Bucs. What can we get for a Howard? the heck with Gronk/Hernandez, Gronk/Brate baby!
April 21st, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Ian Rapoport Reports Gronk has told New England he wants to be traded to Bucs.
April 21st, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Was just reported on NFL Network
April 21st, 2020 at 4:03 pm
send the Pats OJ, Bella can get the most out of him
April 21st, 2020 at 4:07 pm
GRONK!!!!!
April 21st, 2020 at 4:09 pm
Lets talk about Gronk RIGHT NOW
April 21st, 2020 at 4:09 pm
If Wills and Thomas are gone, which is looking likely, then trading down to the 20s and taking Isaiah Wilson would be my move. If we’re stuck at 14 and those 2 are gone then you take your BPA on your board. Whether that’s a DT, WR, Safety…good teams dont reach cuz of need they take the BPA and move on.
April 21st, 2020 at 4:11 pm
Trading OJ for Gronk straight up would be silly. We would have to get some picks as well.
April 21st, 2020 at 4:13 pm
Patriots have no power over gronk
Bucs could give a 7th next year
April 21st, 2020 at 4:16 pm
Can we stop acting like the “top 4” OTs are all sure fire pro bowlers? There is a thing called a “bust”. All 4 could easily suck, too. The point is that nobody knows. Maybe NOT picking the last of the “big 4 OTs” is the correct move?
April 21st, 2020 at 4:18 pm
If we get gronk on a trade that proves tom will be running Pat’s offense.
April 21st, 2020 at 4:19 pm
Brady plays on the offensive side of the ball, and the Bucs need to win right this second. Defensive line prospects generally do nothing their rookie years, and in any case do nothing to help Brady on offense.
Want to help Brady on offense? Have a legitimate 3rd WR option if the top 4 tackles are gone.
April 21st, 2020 at 4:32 pm
I’m seeing reports Gronk is back and traded to Tampa for a 7th
April 21st, 2020 at 7:12 pm
Agree. Don’t push the tackle issue. If one of the top 4 is not there, opt for Kinilaw or another need. Be smart Bucs. trading back is also not a bad idea if the players buc want are not there.
April 21st, 2020 at 8:35 pm
Yep.
No “5th” tackle is worth #14.
Passing up Kinlaw to trade back. Get a late first round OT and a late pick would be stupid!
Oops – it IS the Bucs. 😳