Does the rookie come up too short to the guy he might replace?

So new Buccaneers rookie tackle/guard Cody Mauch is not only short on teeth, but he’s also missing what could be critical centimeters from his arms. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Jason Licht could have played it safe. He didn’t. He could have gone with the chalk. He didn’t. He could have reached for need. He didn’t.

With the selection of Calijah Kancey at No. 19, Tampa Bay’s GM stayed true to his board and now he hopes that truth sets Todd Bowles free to forge a dynamic pass rush. It’s a rather bold move for Licht, who has now used his top pick in the past three drafts on a front-7 defensive player. [read more]

Rookie second-round pick Cody Mauch. Tackle or guard?

Man, this Cody Mauch is something else. This guy should be working TV after his football career. And hopefully, he will be with the Bucs a long time. [read more]

Bucs OT Cody Mauch.

So yeah, folks are bound to kvetch that new Bucs offensive tackle Cody Mauch (Roger Goodell said “guard” but he’s listed as a tackle — Joe will have clarification later when Jason Licht speaks) went to a small school. [read more]

Cody Mauch, the Buccaneers’ second-round pick.

The Bucs tonight selected North Dakota State offensive tackle Cody Mauch. He screams Jason Licht. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

So here we are for the second night of the NFL draft where the Bucs will add two more players to their roster, maybe more with a trade.

Will the Bucs grab an offensive tackle? A safety? An edge rusher? A running back? A quarterback?

Bang it here all night long with your Bucs thoughts and other happenings surrounding the draft.

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New Bucs DT Calijah Kancey.

Maybe one reason Bucs rookie defensive tackle Calijah Kancey is able to get in opponents’ backfields so much is because he uses Reggie Bush-like moves or because he ‘Moss’ed’ guards?

The Bucs’ first-round pick arrived at One Buc Palace today and sort of made a confession. Growing up, he didn’t warm to interior linemen.

Kancey was asked what defensive tackles he admired and he said, None. Why? “I always considered myself a skills player,” Kancey said.

When pressed to name his favorites, Kancey said Reggie Bush and Randy Moss.

Imagine Kancey going deep down the seam for bombs, shaming defenders? LOL

Done.

If you happen to bump into JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman in the coming days and see him wearing a black armband, be kind, please. [read more]

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A quickie reaction episode to the Calijah Kancey pick from Sage Ira.

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Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

The Bucs allowed an average of more than 28 points per game in their final six contests last season.

Sad but true. So it’s understandable why general manager Jason Licht handed Todd Bowles a new and exciting toy in the draft last night — instead of help for Bowles’ 18-points-per-game offense. [read more]

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey.

So what should fans make of new Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey from Pitt? Joe went to one of the best sources. [read more]

A great Thursday night for new Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield.

University of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, who expects to be cleared medically to practice in training camp, was on the board for the Buccaneers last night. Tampa Bay passed.

Same for banana-peel-eating Kentucky QB Will Levis. [read more]

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey.

A week didn’t go by without Joe hearing or reading someone say the Bucs need more speed on the roster. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

So Round 1 is done. Now it’s on to Rounds 2-3 tonight. Who’s on the board that the Bucs can use? [read more]

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey.

It seems one trait that drew Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to new defensive tackle Calijah Kancey is versatility. The Pitt product isn’t just a one-trick pony. [read more]

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht addressed an important topic when discussing his choice of Pitt defensive tackle Calijah Kancey last night. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs

Over and over again the Bucs have acknowledged publicly that All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs might switch to left tackle this season.

And then came last night’s Round 1 of the NFL Draft. [read more]

The newest Buccaneer, defensive tackle Calijah Kancey.

Ordinarily, prickly Pete Prisco of CBS wouldn’t be all that excited about the Bucs drafting Calijah Kancey in the first round. [read more]