When Raheem The Dream first took over for Chucky, he proudly told the media that he was going to “Stay The Course.”

And while Raheem The Dream’s course has changed multiple times, the Bucs continue to collect quarterbacks. So at least they stayed the course in that realm.

So could there be an outside chance the Bucs draft a quarterback in 2010? Extremely doubtful. But, what were the odds firing Jeff Jagodzinski and Jim Bates before the season ended?

All that fun aside, here’s the next position breakdown in the stunning JoeBucsFan.com subscription draft coverage. So sign up already. The great stuff from NFL Draft guru Justin Pawlowski is piling up!

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1. Sam Bradford – QB – Oklahoma
6’4’’ – 236 lbs –(no 40 time at the combine)
Top 5

Why I’m taking him: Bradford is the top quarterback in this class and carries all the essentials of a franchise signal caller.  His arm strength and accuracy are great, but it’s his leadership skills that I like best.  Bradford is competitive and a great teammate.  He’s the type of player you have confidence in to lead your team for a long time.  The money and glamour of being a top 5 quarterback should not affect his play or attitude on the field.  I also feel Bradford has nice footwork and pocket awareness, and although he isn’t the fastest player, he has enough athleticism to avoid the rush and good accuracy when on the run.

Why I’m staying away: I think it’s quite obvious that the biggest concern is the durability of Bradford through a 16 game season.  Showing up to his pro day at a very muscular 236 lbs helped a lot, but there is still the question in the back of the scout’s and coach’s minds.  Bradford is also coming from a spread offense, so taking snaps and reading a defense from under center will be an adjustment. 

Impact on the Bucs: The drafting of Bradford would be an admittance of a mistake in drafting Josh Freeman.  My point, this isn’t happening as the Bucs have tons of faith in their 1st round pick from last year.

NFL Comparison:   Eli Manning – New York Giants

2. Jimmy Clausen – QB – Notre Dame
6’3’’ – 222 lbs – DNP
1st Round

Why I’m taking him: Clausen has been groomed to be an NFL quarterback since he was young.  Charlie Weis only helped that grooming with his pro-style offense.  Clausen has tons of experience under center, reading blitzes, and making progressions in the pass game.  Clausen has played through many injuries showing his toughness and dedication to his team.  His mechanics and footwork are great.

Why I’m staying away: Despite what I’m hearing in recent interviews by Clausen, I’m still slightly cautious about his arrogance and cocky demeanor.  Durability is also a major concern of mine.  He did play through injuries, but those injuries still mounted, and I’d expect he’d have even more injuries in the pros. 

Impact on the Bucs: Even if the Bucs needed a quarterback, I’d still be weary of Clausen.  A lot of homework will be needed to determine if Clausen is worth a high draft pick.  Since the Bucs already have their quarterback, Clausen won’t even be considered.  Clausen could be Jay Cutler without the arm strength.

NFL Comparison:   Jay Cutler – Chicago Bears

3. Tim Tebow – QB – Florida
6’3’’ – 236 lbs – 4.72
2nd Round

Why I’m taking him: This has probably already beaten to death, but it bears repeating.  Tim Tebow is probably the safest pick in the entire draft when it comes to work ethic, leadership, and dedication.  Despite his throwing motion, accuracy, running style, etc…the team that drafts him will always have someone ready to work and that’s great in the locker room. 

Why I’m staying away: As safe as Tebow is in regards to leadership and dedication, he’s as much a risk when it comes to playing quarterback in the NFL.  It will take a great offensive mind and a GM with balls to take Tebow high and make him a great quarterback.  I’m not sure I would have the guts to do that.  Obviously, his motion needs continuous work, but he also needs to keep good arm strength with that new motion, and he needs better accuracy.

Impact on the Bucs: It’s hard to think of Tebow being an average NFL quarterback.  He’s either going to be a great quarterback or a bust.  I just don’t see any in-between. If drafted by the Bucs, Tebow would bring sellouts.  He would sell tickets, merchandise, and make the team popular, but how long would that last with him on the bench.  The Bucs drafted Freeman last year to be their franchise quarterback, and taking reps away from Freeman would be a mistake.  Gator fans, if you want to be really pissed, think about if the Bucs would’ve drafted Percy Harvin last year and Tebow this year.  It could’ve happened.

NFL Comparison:   Steve Young – San Francisco 49ers

4. Colt McCoy – QB – Texas
6’1’’ – 216 lbs – 4.81
2nd – 3rd Round

Why I’m taking him: McCoy is a great fit for a west-coast offense with his excellent accuracy and touch on his passes.  He is athletic and is able to move around and avoid the rush while making passes on the run.  McCoy also has all the intangibles; leadership, work ethic, experience against top competition, and competitiveness. 

Why I’m staying away: You hate to say it, but what’s most glaring about McCoy is his injury in the Nation Championship Game.  That, and other injuries, have me concerned with his durability.  It definitely does not help that he has a smaller stature of the quarterbacks in this draft.  McCoy might only be limited to teams that run a west coast offense because of his lack of arm strength.  He’s also a spread quarterback, so he’ll have to deal with all those issues as well.

Impact on the Bucs: I couldn’t see the logic if the Bucs drafted McCoy.  An ideal fit might be with the Browns as Mike Holmgren’s next Matt Hasselbeck.

NFL Comparison:   Matt Hasselbeck – Seattle Seahawks

5. Dan LeFevour – QB – Central Michigan
6’3’’ – 230 lbs – 4.66
3rd – 4th Round

Why I’m taking him: There might not be a more productive quarterback that was a 4-year starter in this draft.  LeFevour has been one of the most consistent quarterbacks in college for the past four years, having more than 2,700 yards passing and 20 TDs in each of those seasons.  He also never threw more than 13 interceptions in a year.  LeFevour carries great intangibles and can be very accurate.

Why I’m staying away: The competition wasn’t great for LeFevour at Central Michigan.  Also, his arm strength is average, so making deep throws might be tough.  He’s another quarterback that will have to adjust to life under center.  Reading defenses and coverages might be a challenge.

Impact on the Bucs: The Bucs should pass.

NFL Comparison:   Chad Pennington – Miami Dolphins