NFL Draft Open Thread, Round 1
April 27th, 2023
Bucs coach Todd Bowles and Bucs GM Jason Licht go over plans in the Bucs’ draft war room Thursday night. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers.)
Happy Draft Night!
Comment/debate below with fellow fans, or join JoeBucsFan and Ira Kaufman at Big Storm Brewery in Ybor City and join our Pick The Pick contest, courtesy of Florida’s Elite Restoration.
Whatever you do, play nice!
April 27th, 2023 at 4:26 pm
Let’s goooo! Can’t wait for this draft and Season
April 27th, 2023 at 4:27 pm
Live in KC at the draft if only we could get some Big Storm out here!
In Licht We Trust
April 27th, 2023 at 4:34 pm
Let’s go Licht! Make it rain
April 27th, 2023 at 4:35 pm
Pick #19 – OT – D. Wright or A. Harrison
Pick #50 – Edge – BJ Oljulari or F. Anudike-Uzomah
April 27th, 2023 at 4:35 pm
OL, DL, EDGE or Bijan
April 27th, 2023 at 4:36 pm
Enjoy tonight. Because Jason Licht weak roster will be exposed when the regular season comes.
April 27th, 2023 at 4:39 pm
I’ve been on the fence but I’ve come to decide that I want Robinson.
If it is a down year then at least we can watch some entertaining football with or newfound run game.
I trust in Licht either way.
April 27th, 2023 at 4:42 pm
Die hard longhorn fan taking Bijan or OT from Oklahoma if on board.
April 27th, 2023 at 4:42 pm
Lamar back with the Ravens
April 27th, 2023 at 4:43 pm
Unless one of the top tackles falls to us at 19, I’d move back, maybe more than once, grab some extra picks in the mid-rounds and start the rebuild (er, reload) with youngsters. Or we could just draft Bijan and ride him to the Super Bowl.
April 27th, 2023 at 4:44 pm
Lets Trade Up and get a KICKER at 3
April 27th, 2023 at 4:46 pm
Bucs need to trade up. They’re in no man’s land at #19 and all the top OL will be gone and Bijan will be gone too.
April 27th, 2023 at 4:50 pm
Prediction… the pick will be announced at 10:35
April 27th, 2023 at 4:51 pm
Leave it to the fanboi with his nighttime fantasy in his screen name to advocate trading up.
Ignoring that, have copious Big Storms and drink them empty! Then taxi or Uber home.
April 27th, 2023 at 4:56 pm
Big & Ugly, early and often.
Except if that Texas RB drops to 19.
April 27th, 2023 at 4:56 pm
Broderick Jones – pick #19.
April 27th, 2023 at 4:58 pm
OT unless Hendon Hooker QB or Bijan Robinson RB are still there.. Then it gets interesting imo.
April 27th, 2023 at 5:00 pm
It’s gonna be a wild ride!
April 27th, 2023 at 5:06 pm
Well Alright!!!
April 27th, 2023 at 5:10 pm
OT
April 27th, 2023 at 5:11 pm
If Bijan is available at 19, I can see that, otherwise, big uglies please.
April 27th, 2023 at 5:12 pm
I love Will Andersen from Bama, EDGE. Kid got a love for football.
But first, an OT.
April 27th, 2023 at 5:17 pm
D-Rok- Will could be picked as high as #2. I doubt he drops out of the top 5.
April 27th, 2023 at 5:22 pm
I know, Bama, but a feller can dream, right?
April 27th, 2023 at 5:27 pm
D-Rok – absolutely. I’d love that pick. but it’s truly a dream. Maybe Bryce Young will fall to us as well 🙂
April 27th, 2023 at 5:27 pm
How many picks 2nite?
April 27th, 2023 at 5:29 pm
Only 1 pick tonite, at number 19, Grover.
April 27th, 2023 at 5:34 pm
TX hoping for Beef
April 27th, 2023 at 5:37 pm
Glad to see the Bijan love here
April 27th, 2023 at 5:39 pm
who cares about this draft go lighnting
April 27th, 2023 at 5:40 pm
I SWEAR TO YO BABY MAMA THAT IF THEY DO NOT DRAFT A REPLACEMENT FOR BOWELS TONIGHT I’MA LOSE MY $HIT.
KEEP IT ONE HUNNID!
April 27th, 2023 at 5:41 pm
I’m all for OL but our CB are looking slim. Davis/Dean, no nickleback, Zyon and a couple of JAGs. Brian Branch is a perfect fit is there is a run on OL.
April 27th, 2023 at 5:41 pm
Do the math…..there are 22 starting positions and we are picking 19th….assuming every pick is a different position then we will have at least 4 of the best players at their position…….since there will be multiple picks at QB, Edge, OT, CB, WR…..then we may have as many as 10 top players at their position….
So…TRADE DOWN a few slots and still get a great player.
I’m thinking TE, S, RB
Thank God we don’t need a punter!!!
April 27th, 2023 at 5:43 pm
Let’s get it Licht this is where you earn your money. Restocking a roster is how you keep talent and your job.
April 27th, 2023 at 5:43 pm
The Bucs should have Booker Reese announce the Bucs first round pick from his jail cell. Just for the lulz.
April 27th, 2023 at 5:43 pm
FOSKEY, FOSKEY, FOSKEY….
April 27th, 2023 at 5:49 pm
I don’t want to ruin the draft party or Joe’s columns, but I hope that there is NOTHING to celebrate, no prize awarded by Florida’s Elite Restoration in the Pick the pick contest and absolutely zero for the Joe’s and Ira to comment about tonight.
*****BECAUSE*****
That would mean Jason Light has traded out of the first round, picked up additional draft picks and/or players and the party at Big Storm Brewery goes on for another day.
Party On Garth!
April 27th, 2023 at 5:50 pm
Happy Kyle Brady over Warren Sapp Day, Jets fans!! Appreciate ya!!
April 27th, 2023 at 5:52 pm
Let’s all have a safe and fantastic night and special thanks to JoeBucsFan for another wonderful year, God Bless.
April 27th, 2023 at 5:52 pm
I’m looking forward to watching how the 18 picks ahead of us go and how big an impact that has on what the Bucs draft team does with our pick at 19th tonight. I’ve got my favorite prospects, but my mind will remain open to whomever we pick or whatever we do should a deal be made cause they’re going to be Bucs. Really excited for the process to come and go, so we can get a better picture on how & where the rest of our roster will be fleshed out.
April 27th, 2023 at 5:53 pm
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER
April 27th, 2023 at 5:57 pm
If the Bucs are going to trade down and move out of the first round, then Hendon Hooker will probably still be there tomorrow night.
April 27th, 2023 at 5:58 pm
@HC Grover
Too much confusion….BSG style.
April 27th, 2023 at 6:00 pm
robert – You made me spray beverage all over the TV room. ROTFLMAO
April 27th, 2023 at 6:06 pm
I am so hoping that both Carolina and Houston get super cute and hump the horse (no offense, Diva) thus throwing the draft into chaos!
April 27th, 2023 at 6:07 pm
I’n not a fan of trading back just to trade back. I would be ok with 1, 2 or 3 of these guys if at all possible between tonight and tomorrow.
OT Darnell Wright, Anton Harrison
RB Bijan Robinson
QB Hendon Hooker
LB Trenton Simpson, Jack Campbell
TE Michael Mayer, Darnell Washington
CB Emmanuel Forbes, Julius Brents
These are in not particular order but would be happy with any of them between 2 days.
April 27th, 2023 at 6:09 pm
Don’t forget Devon Achane in round 3.
April 27th, 2023 at 6:11 pm
Players I don’t want the Bucs to draft
QB in round 1
AR-15 QB
Ringo CB
Campbell ILB
Van Ness Edge
LaPorta TE
Skoronski T
April 27th, 2023 at 6:12 pm
LFG!!!! OL all the way baby!!!! Build through the trenches, give the offense a chance to redeem itself this year.
April 27th, 2023 at 6:12 pm
Florida QB’s never do well in the pros.
April 27th, 2023 at 6:13 pm
My #1 wish for the draft: Trade Devin White to Texas for a 2nd and 3rd round draft pick.
April 27th, 2023 at 6:22 pm
Bijans not getting past atl
April 27th, 2023 at 6:23 pm
Trade down and take Gibbs!!
April 27th, 2023 at 6:29 pm
trade devin white cause he is going to be trouble all year he is speaking out now and after this it is going to get worse trade his ass
April 27th, 2023 at 6:29 pm
Harrison round 1, slot cb, DE or Charbonet round 2
April 27th, 2023 at 6:46 pm
Excited for whomever we pick. Just not wr. Go bucs!
April 27th, 2023 at 6:47 pm
I’m sure we’ll be surprised.
April 27th, 2023 at 6:48 pm
What time tonight do we expect the Bucs will turn in their card?
April 27th, 2023 at 6:52 pm
Trade out for goodness sake. Unless of course someone falls. This night will be as useless as boobies on a male pig. Hopefully someone gets stupid.
April 27th, 2023 at 7:03 pm
Seattle, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Green Bay all have multiple 2nd rounders I would trade D. White for. Pick up either Sanders, Simpson, or Campbell with one of those extra picks, and I’d be good with that trade off.
April 27th, 2023 at 7:18 pm
Now that Bradys gone, I’m giving 5 to 1 that they go to commercial during our pick.
April 27th, 2023 at 7:19 pm
Hope we go with Oline or Dline for the first pick. I hope we see D. White get traded also. No one is paying him 100 million. Going to have to go between this and the lighting game tonight.
April 27th, 2023 at 7:25 pm
How would you guys feel about totally trading out of the 1st round? Or trading with Philly or KC to the bottom of the first? Not saying it’s going to happen or I personally want it to happen, but what kind of comp would you take from either team if they wanted 19? And which team would you entertain over which?
Just a thought
April 27th, 2023 at 7:33 pm
Okay Bucs fans, here’s hoping a good OT slides to 19th tonight! We need a starter to play opposite Wirfs!!!
I am currently at the north Lakeland Hooters, watching the draft in memory of a friend from South Florida who would join with me at the Hooters off University Ave to watch the first round between 1998 to 2000. Eric passed away on Draft Day 2001, so I’m pouring one out in his honor! GO BUCS.
April 27th, 2023 at 7:38 pm
If the Bucs trade up, I dread it will cost too much in future picks to be sensible. I’d rather sit at 19 and take best player at OT, OLB/Edge, CB, or TE (Safety can wait until later), or then trade down for a good value pick at a need and extra future picks
April 27th, 2023 at 7:41 pm
Breaking news!.My sources say it will be Luke Van Ess. My source is a 7 year old who likes his name and told me if he’s their he’s a buccaneer! 😆
April 27th, 2023 at 7:42 pm
Diva White – maybe you’ve played your last football game. Who wants someone who is a “me and my money and my horses and what I want to do” person?
Adios, MF.
April 27th, 2023 at 7:47 pm
Redeemer Says:
April 27th, 2023 at 6:52 pm
“……………This night will be as useless as boobies on a male pig. “
Link to photos?
🙂
April 27th, 2023 at 7:52 pm
Watch New England’s pick #14, Licht worked in NE and we have reached out for players and also found a draft day partner with them a few times. If a player he wants is there, Jason has been known to jump a few spots in the 1st round.
April 27th, 2023 at 7:55 pm
Oh God, I just remembered how bad ESPN draft coverage is.
What’s the over/under on the number of dead parent/grand parents stories in the 1st round? I’ll put it at 12.
April 27th, 2023 at 7:57 pm
Like many, i have been a Bucs fan going on 50 years … the longest relationship of my life. That said, i absolutely hate the pandering machine that the NFL has become. The Bud Light banners front & center on the stage is just too damn much.
April 27th, 2023 at 7:58 pm
Man, people need to treat this message board like a bar, no politics.
April 27th, 2023 at 7:59 pm
Look at all those super obese losers just wanting to stand there for hours. For what. For an over drammatic corny production, they’re to worship pudding head kids that dress like reeeeeeetahhhhhrrrrds. Once I hit my 40s I’ve come to realize just how stupid this is. Even harder to find these players likeable when I can’t stand the culture they want to portray. Now Bryce Young, that is a good kid. He dresses and acts like an actual adult
April 27th, 2023 at 7:59 pm
Oh man, I like how friendly and nice this preshow is, and how everyone is smiling and how you get to see people’s families. That’s much better than showing highlights of players and talking about their physical skills and making comparisons to past NFL drafts. Who needs that garbage when you can have a bunch of mindless vapid idiocy that women eat up.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:02 pm
Someone needs to do something politically incorrect ASAP.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:02 pm
Who’s the top rated place kicker?
April 27th, 2023 at 8:03 pm
Where’s the best place to watch for actual coverage of the players being drafted where they talk football? Anyone have like a name of a YouTube channel or something that’s worth checking out?
April 27th, 2023 at 8:03 pm
Rod, it didn’t used to be this bad. I miss when it was simply about business. Now it’s over produced, corny, and same old eye roll inducing stories about someone growing up poor and their dad wasn’t around, and “no one believed in me” or something blah blah. Whatever. Major pandering going on too.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:04 pm
BucFanForever Says:
Who’s the top rated place kicker?
————
The same guy it’s always been…
The Nigerian Nightmare Donald Igwebuike.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:07 pm
Trade Diva White to Texans and move up to 12. Take Bijan or top available OT
April 27th, 2023 at 8:08 pm
Zzzzzzzzzz…….
What a letdown. I think I’ll consume sleep aids.
I though this Shiite Show would be an hour in by now. Zzzzzzz….
April 27th, 2023 at 8:08 pm
Gofortheface – It’s really really bad now, I just watched like 15 mins of a preshow and not highlight or talk about trades or anything, just vapid garbage. I just muted it.
But yeah, back in the early 90s I loved watching the draft on ESPN, when it just went on forever, and you’d have Kiper talking about who’s the best guy to take when they’re in the 11th round. Like or hate Kiper, he used to serve a roll and at least make you familiar with guys. Now it’s just terrible. I forgot how bad the coverage was until I turned it on, then it swept over me, all the repressed memories from the last few drafts and how much I hated the coverage.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:08 pm
How about a trade for the #2 pick with Houston? Houston gets #19, ME & DW. Evans is one of my favorites so it’s not easy to suggest this, but he is getting up there in age. Since he’s from Texas, maybe he would be ok with that and DeWhite gets what he wants-out of TB.
Too much to give up? Ok, then how about a trade up to #10 with Philly to get one of those top QBs? Swap #19 and throw DeW and a 3rd in the mix.
Really don’t want to see either player go, but Bucs should be in rebuild mode and not plugging holes or else another decade of losing is on the horizon and hell, I’m 70 years old now and I”ve been a Bucs fan from day-1 which means at least 30+ of the 44 years I’ve been a Bucs fan have been embarrassing enough. Please Bucs, not another decade or misery, REBUILD NOW!
April 27th, 2023 at 8:11 pm
Hey, the ESPN feed on YouTube is completely different from TV and they’re actually talking about players and showing highlights.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:14 pm
thanks Rod, and free too
Lets effin go BUCS!
April 27th, 2023 at 8:14 pm
Zzzzzzzzzzzzz
Everyone knows it’s Bryce. Get on with it already. I’ll be on my second hangover by the time the Bucs pick.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:14 pm
Here we go!
April 27th, 2023 at 8:14 pm
Mel Kiper…….. the Chris Meyers of draft “gurus”….
April 27th, 2023 at 8:15 pm
12 seconds faster also
April 27th, 2023 at 8:15 pm
Yeah Seriously Goat lol
April 27th, 2023 at 8:16 pm
DoooshLaRue has a love so pure,
For Chris Meyers, the sports connoisseur.
He sees him as the Mel Kiper of the game,
With knowledge and insight that’s truly insane.
From touchdowns to home runs, Meyers knows it all,
And DoooshLaRue can’t help but heed his call.
He’s captivated by his voice so clear,
And the way he analyzes with such great care.
To DoooshLaRue, Meyers is more than a name,
He’s a beacon of wisdom, a guiding flame.
And though he may never meet him in real life,
His admiration for Meyers will always thrive.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:19 pm
Rod making me think espn coverage deserves a second look.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:20 pm
Damn, I was hoping the stupid Panthers would take AR15, convincing themselves that he’s the next Cam Newton.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:23 pm
Houston’s pick should already be in. Jesus this is painful. Vomitous. Regurgitory. Gross.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:23 pm
You just don’t get it do you Fancy Man?
That’s why it’s so funny.
LITERALLY.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:24 pm
The Bucs select… Vasy
April 27th, 2023 at 8:25 pm
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
April 27th, 2023 at 8:27 pm
DoooshLaRue, you don’t like the poem? But I spent so much time making it for you.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:28 pm
Arizona should have their pick in by now. They take the Bama pass rush beast.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:29 pm
It was a lovely poem Rod.
Reminiscent of your muse, Sir Oscar Wilde.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:31 pm
DoooshLaRue’s ardor for Meyers doth soar,
Like a tempestuous sea with a restless roar.
In Meyers, he sees a Mel Kiper-like maven,
Whose sporting expertise is quite engraven.
To DoooshLaRue, Meyers is a deity of sorts,
A sportscaster with the poise and grace of courts.
Though they may never cross paths in the flesh,
DoooshLaRue’s passion for Meyers shall forever mesh.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:31 pm
Rod – you’re a great American.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:32 pm
oh crap, will anderson to texans
April 27th, 2023 at 8:32 pm
God bless.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:32 pm
wow, texans making noise!
April 27th, 2023 at 8:32 pm
Welp
April 27th, 2023 at 8:33 pm
Oh man, this is like Draft Day the movie. Very exciting.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:35 pm
yep, i knew that was coming….
April 27th, 2023 at 8:37 pm
Texans gave up this year’s 2nd and next year’s 1st and 3rd.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:39 pm
wow
April 27th, 2023 at 8:40 pm
This reminds me of the 92 Colts getting the 1st and 2nd pick in the draft — the #2 coming from the Bucs in exchange for Chris Chandler.
Thankfully the Colts blew the pick so it doesn’t seem as bad as it was.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:41 pm
Go QBs go
April 27th, 2023 at 8:41 pm
Oof colts being colts
April 27th, 2023 at 8:41 pm
Thank god they picked Richardson
April 27th, 2023 at 8:42 pm
Dumb Colts. They bought into the hype. Lol.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:42 pm
Good. He’s gone. No more worrying we take him.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:43 pm
Ridiculous pick LOL Richardson
April 27th, 2023 at 8:43 pm
Now someone please draft Levis and Hooker. Lol
April 27th, 2023 at 8:43 pm
Just need Levis to go now
April 27th, 2023 at 8:43 pm
AR15? Kyle Trask’s backup!?! LOL!
April 27th, 2023 at 8:43 pm
Thank goodness Richardson is gone.
Bud Licht can’t make that mistake.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:44 pm
Last three QB’s drafted by the colts: Peyton Manning. Andrew Luck. Anthony Richardson.
One of those gentlemen is out of place.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:44 pm
If the Colts design their offense about Taylor and AR15, and they just run/run/run the ball, this will look like a good pick.
If they try to make him play a conventional offense, then he’ll certainly be a bust.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:45 pm
QB’s who throw a lot of ints in high school and college also throw lots of ints in the pros.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:46 pm
Colts fans probably suffering some cognitive dissonance about now.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:47 pm
JOE MUST BE GOING MENTAL RIGHT NOW WITH RICHARDSON GOING AT 4 😂😂😂
April 27th, 2023 at 8:49 pm
Do the Heehawks reach for Dijon?
April 27th, 2023 at 8:49 pm
Joe seen jumping off the Skyway!
April 27th, 2023 at 8:49 pm
Usfbuc Says:
April 27th, 2023 at 8:43 pm
Just need Levis to go now
…………….
A freakin men.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:51 pm
Heehawks go with a CB at 5.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:51 pm
It looks like a bust either way rod he is a worse Lamar Jackson.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:52 pm
Maybe the colt bring back the wildcat who needs a quarterback anyway.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:52 pm
LOL THANK GOODNESS AR15 went to someone else
April 27th, 2023 at 8:52 pm
More Beef for us.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:54 pm
Detroit traded out to AZ
April 27th, 2023 at 8:54 pm
^We do like beef, maybe with a little of that Dijon
April 27th, 2023 at 8:55 pm
….. and the Colts search for QB after getting rid of Peyton Manning continues.
LOL
They took a RB at QB, who is extremely inaccurate, can’t read a defense, and has no experience… I’m not saying Anthony Richardson isn’t worth taking, but not on the first night
April 27th, 2023 at 8:57 pm
JFC how does the draft somehow go even slower and slower each year?
April 27th, 2023 at 8:57 pm
Someone In indy is gonna lose their job in a year or two.
April 27th, 2023 at 8:58 pm
ARE-15 at #4 is also insane IMO
April 27th, 2023 at 9:00 pm
I was 4-4 till the Seahawks didn’t take Carter. How far will he fall?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:00 pm
Hope this doesn’t start a run of OL.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:00 pm
I have this feeling we are taking a RB round 1 first time since we traded back into the first round to grab Doug Martin.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:00 pm
Damn, hate to see an OT go at 6. Hoping for one to slide to the Buccos.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:01 pm
The first Tackle off the board
April 27th, 2023 at 9:03 pm
Well, this draft is certainly entertaining tonight!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:05 pm
Raiders going QB here?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:06 pm
Great pick Raiders.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:08 pm
Raiders pick Beef
April 27th, 2023 at 9:09 pm
Robinson, Levi’s, Carter are still an opportunity. Robinson and Carter considered top 5 overall talents in this draft. Do we eventually trade up….
April 27th, 2023 at 9:09 pm
Licht is going to do something crazy. Can’t wait!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:09 pm
Unfortunately, the Dixie Chicks have Jalen Carter available.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:10 pm
Please save us an OT…
PLEASE SAVE US AN OT…
April 27th, 2023 at 9:11 pm
Hmm Carter anyone!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:12 pm
I thought the Dixie Chicks would pick Robinson on Njiba , but Carter is available? Don’t see how they can pass on Carter.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:12 pm
Chicks pick Robinson
April 27th, 2023 at 9:13 pm
eagles traded up to #9
April 27th, 2023 at 9:14 pm
Good, glad they didn’t get Carter.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:14 pm
WHOA
FALCONS TOOK BIJAN
April 27th, 2023 at 9:14 pm
Noooo. That pick hurts. Gotta deal with this guy multiple times a year.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:14 pm
Bonanza to the Falcons!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:14 pm
BIJAN GONE!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:14 pm
I bet the eagles take Carter….thats why
April 27th, 2023 at 9:14 pm
Bijan.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:14 pm
No way Eagles don’t go defense here
April 27th, 2023 at 9:15 pm
Wow! Hope we can tackle Robinson.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:16 pm
Guess we play against Bijan twice.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:16 pm
Who designs these stupid hats? Do they look good on anyone?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:16 pm
Every time I see the highlights tonight I’m like “Damn. I wanted that guy”.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:16 pm
I didn’t want him in our division unless he was a Buc
April 27th, 2023 at 9:16 pm
Sh*t!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:17 pm
We trade Diva White yet?
Bijan twice a year.. oof.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:17 pm
Robinson could be good with the hated Falcons, but he’s a running back they spent a high first round pick on. I’m glad they got him instead of Carter.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:18 pm
Don’t worry next year we will get to pick in the top 5 with Bowles fired. That’s when the real draft starts.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:18 pm
Every team in the south but the Bucs, have made huge steps forward.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:18 pm
Eagles saw Carter was available and traded up. Bet they go after Carter.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:18 pm
Carter gonna be a bEagle.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:19 pm
Still thinking Licht is going to pull something off. Looking forward to it.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:19 pm
TRADE… UP…. GET…. CJ STROUD…… NOW!!!!!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:19 pm
My God Eagles fans are ugly. Lol
April 27th, 2023 at 9:20 pm
Stroud is already gone
April 27th, 2023 at 9:20 pm
Yep
April 27th, 2023 at 9:20 pm
yep
April 27th, 2023 at 9:21 pm
10 picks to go!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:21 pm
Wow. That’s in reference to the Philadelphia Eagles D line for the next decade.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:22 pm
Anyone on the Hooker train? The run on OL is about to start.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:22 pm
I’m sure Licht has a good plan. He’s great at spotting OL guys.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:22 pm
Carter crying like a baby. So happy to get the hell out of Athens.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:23 pm
Falcons got the best running back and Carolina got the best QB. Prepare yourselves my friends for a long decade.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:23 pm
That’s a good pick for the Eagles
April 27th, 2023 at 9:23 pm
Bet the Bears get Skoronski now. Northwestern guy. Da Bears.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:24 pm
So which OT will be there for the Bucs NOW???
April 27th, 2023 at 9:24 pm
This is a really weak draft. Worst in years.
Glad its our “ throw away “ year.
Next year should be a derp draft- And we’ll have a high pick
Just gotta suffer thru this year- then things will be better
April 27th, 2023 at 9:24 pm
Hope Jones or wright fall to us
April 27th, 2023 at 9:25 pm
Deep*
April 27th, 2023 at 9:26 pm
Any Tackle needy teams between now and when the Bucs pick?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:26 pm
Well they got an OT.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:27 pm
There goes another tackle
April 27th, 2023 at 9:27 pm
Well dmn!!!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:27 pm
Sean has been pretty accurate on his mock draft so far.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:27 pm
Another T
April 27th, 2023 at 9:27 pm
Will Levis in mock drafts. Will we take a QB..
April 27th, 2023 at 9:27 pm
Sigh
We ARE gonna draft a kicker in the first at this rate…
April 27th, 2023 at 9:27 pm
Lukas Van Ness at Bucs #19?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:28 pm
Hope Sean is wrong about the bucs pic
April 27th, 2023 at 9:28 pm
Not Wright. Tackle position is about to drop. Maybe Levi’s , D-line, or Def secondary
April 27th, 2023 at 9:28 pm
Damn wright to Bears!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:28 pm
Wright gone.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:28 pm
Do not want Lucas at all
April 27th, 2023 at 9:29 pm
Tim, you were more correct with the derp.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:29 pm
Or can we get a hooker?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:30 pm
If a top quality Tackle is not there, trade down.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:30 pm
TRADE DOWN!!!!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:31 pm
If the OL gone and no Hookers in sight might have to go Lock ness or Nolan Smith
April 27th, 2023 at 9:31 pm
There’s the big kid from Northwestern, but if getting a lineman is a reach, then don’t do it. There are a lot of DBs worthy of a first round pick.
Then there is Nolan Smith… He has the potential to be a pro bowler, a game changer on D but… It’s a slight gamble
April 27th, 2023 at 9:32 pm
Two of the top tackles are still available
April 27th, 2023 at 9:32 pm
Trade down pickup more picks. More chances of hitting on someone. Trade the Diva white for a second round pick tomorrow.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:32 pm
Nolan smith would be a solid pick
April 27th, 2023 at 9:33 pm
Harrison, Skronski and Jones are still on the board.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:33 pm
Pretty sure the thumbtacks will screw this up.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:33 pm
I like Will Levis
Pocket passers are still winning the SuperBowl.
There’s a really special Guard out there.
O’cyrus
Yeah- he’d improve the team immediately.
Van Ness as sn edge rusher would be a good pick up. Our pass rush is as anemic as our O-Line
April 27th, 2023 at 9:34 pm
Ugh, well Jones and Harrison are still on the board.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:34 pm
Detroit has 2 picks before us. Hooker will be a Lion tonight.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:34 pm
Maybe not.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:34 pm
Yet Another T
April 27th, 2023 at 9:35 pm
Skor is gone.
Uh oh
April 27th, 2023 at 9:35 pm
Hooker to Patriots?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:35 pm
Lukas Van Ness maybe? Nolan Smith has the bigger upside if they’re looking at edge
Brian branch safety seems like a sure thing if he’s there
April 27th, 2023 at 9:36 pm
Surprised that da bears passed on Skoronski. Short arms I guess. Lol.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:36 pm
Run on tackles, hoping Harrison slides, will Licht be patient
April 27th, 2023 at 9:37 pm
Lions, lol.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:37 pm
Wow wth lol
April 27th, 2023 at 9:37 pm
This is an absolute free-for-all, Lions pick makes sense, but wow 12th overall?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:37 pm
Thank God, get all these stupid running backs off the board. Means good players are falling.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:37 pm
I will be disappointed if they take Hooker or Levis. Better QBs next year.
Van Ness
Nolan Smith
Brian Branch
A number of CBs
And the Northwestern Tackle
April 27th, 2023 at 9:37 pm
IMO, we should one-up the Lions and draft that elite long snapper from UCF with the 19th pick. Just for the lulz.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:38 pm
Alright, bijan and Gibbs, that means Achane is going in the 2nd
April 27th, 2023 at 9:38 pm
Well, now that half of Detroit’s players are suspended because of gambling, they have multiple needs.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:38 pm
Northwestern tackle is gone
April 27th, 2023 at 9:39 pm
The hell did Lions draft for an RB who was going to be there by the Second Round?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:39 pm
If any of you want a good back, that kid from Tulane will be available in the 4th round and he will be a stud.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:39 pm
Munch.
Definitely. Absolutely positively no reason to ever take a running back in the first round. Never never never.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:39 pm
F the Jonas Bris.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:39 pm
I bet Green bay goes Kincaid here
April 27th, 2023 at 9:40 pm
If the Bucs are going to draft a back, Tyjae Spears from Tulane will still be there in the fourth round and it will be a steal, IMO.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:41 pm
David, I would have considered Robinson a steal if he was available in the 20-25 range. Especially with what is currently available. Even though we have bigger needs.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:41 pm
I still think Hooker will continue to slide. And slide.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:42 pm
I think O’Cyrus Torrence is going to be a Right Tackle in the NFL.
But guard or Tackle- He is a big nimble monster.
He would help immediately
April 27th, 2023 at 9:42 pm
SCREW U DETROIT LIONS!! I WANTED JAHMYR GIBBS🤬
April 27th, 2023 at 9:42 pm
Some teams in front of us are known for drafting in the trenches. Let’s hope that they go for skills positions.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:43 pm
If we don’t take a OT early. Carter Warren in the 3-5th round!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:43 pm
Well that’s not surprising. Kids going to be very good and consistent.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:43 pm
Oh, Ness!!!
April 27th, 2023 at 9:44 pm
RBUC??? do you want of the Buccaneers to take a running back in the first round that’s not even the best running back in the draft?wow
April 27th, 2023 at 9:44 pm
Van Ness goes to Green Bay
April 27th, 2023 at 9:45 pm
I don’t know man. Those running backs are darn good.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:45 pm
Washington to take Levis, IMO.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:45 pm
No T – no EDGE – Bucs are in trouble
April 27th, 2023 at 9:45 pm
Not surprised. Patriots are known for trading back
April 27th, 2023 at 9:46 pm
pats traded up….O’cyrus maybe?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:46 pm
or Jones, yep
April 27th, 2023 at 9:46 pm
Steelers moved up. Prolly getting Jones.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:46 pm
So far, not much of a run on tackle.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:47 pm
Pats trade down – nobody is shocked
April 27th, 2023 at 9:47 pm
Lightning win game 5.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:48 pm
they got a 4th rd pick..oof terrible
April 27th, 2023 at 9:48 pm
Rays winning by an insane score against the White Sox.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:49 pm
Unreal how the Lightning were a minute away from sending the Maple Leafs home.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:49 pm
Pitt traded up, my bad
April 27th, 2023 at 9:49 pm
Only 2 tackles left to get in this round.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:49 pm
I agree Washington will take Levis.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:49 pm
There’s the last T
April 27th, 2023 at 9:50 pm
Rusty
I should be happy they just won but I’m pissed because they have beat the heck out of Toronto 3 straight games and they lost 2 of them at home in OT
April 27th, 2023 at 9:50 pm
Seems like Steelers always select OL first.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:50 pm
Jets aren’t happy with their QB right? Maybe Hooker here
April 27th, 2023 at 9:50 pm
@ David – the Lightning piddled away two straight games and were a minute and change away from winning this series tonight.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:50 pm
BUCS IN NO MANS LAND.
So dumb not to trade up to secure one of the top OL. They’ll be gone by 19.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:51 pm
Dammit
Save a spot for Anton Harrison please
April 27th, 2023 at 9:51 pm
Geez only Harrison is left. Wonder if Licht trades down if Harrison goes, or worse yet drafts Levis.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:51 pm
nvm, I forgot Rodgers went there.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:51 pm
I hope to hell he is not sitting on hi hands to get Hooker. Unless nobody wanted to trade for a Diva.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:52 pm
MIKE S
Peter Skoronski NW
Many had him as the number one prospect, and he has not gone. Two of the guys taken, including Broderick Jones, were borderline round two selections.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:52 pm
Mock draft was showing Levis going to Bucs. So wouldn’t be a surprise.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:53 pm
Licht can find offensive lineman later in the draft.
Also it’s not like it matters for this year as the team is going to stink. So just get a guy who takes longer to develop, so they’re ready to play when the team is getting better, ie after Bowles is fired and the team has a QB.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:53 pm
Them Falcons got themselves a star RB. He is going to be Great. Not just good.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:53 pm
Satellite dish at the restaurant just went dead. Winds outside must be insane
April 27th, 2023 at 9:53 pm
David, Skoronski went #11 to Titans
April 27th, 2023 at 9:53 pm
Daniel Jeremiah’s best available list on the NFL network is not very good. Let’s just say it’s unique compared to most lists.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:54 pm
Maybe edge rusher then for the Bucs? Or big TE? I like the big guard out of Florida too
April 27th, 2023 at 9:54 pm
I just don’t see Washington passing on Levis, even though they are still high on Sam Howell.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:54 pm
David,
Soronksi is gone! He went 11th.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:54 pm
Jets trying to trade?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:54 pm
There is also Dawand Jones at OT, he is purely a RT from the reviews I had read
April 27th, 2023 at 9:55 pm
Or a trade back
April 27th, 2023 at 9:56 pm
OK, Harrison or trade down and stay in the 1st round
April 27th, 2023 at 9:56 pm
I really hate taking someone who just seems really good without a lot of production, but has a tremendous upside… In the first round but… Man, the Bucs need speed and Nolan Smith brings it
April 27th, 2023 at 9:58 pm
OLine help looks spotty now.
TE? LB? Trade down?
April 27th, 2023 at 9:59 pm
Kincaid or Nolan Smith. Wouldn’t be mad at a trade back either.
April 27th, 2023 at 9:59 pm
Some poor kid is a JETS fan????
April 27th, 2023 at 10:00 pm
Was Nolan Smith one of the players that the Bucs invited?
April 27th, 2023 at 10:00 pm
Jets, lol.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:01 pm
McDonald is a bit of a reach…
April 27th, 2023 at 10:01 pm
Kyle Brady 2.0?
April 27th, 2023 at 10:02 pm
Trask….
I was going back-and-forth to the lightning game and missed that.
That tells me the Buccaneers should no way draft a lineman at this point. There isn’t one left that’s worth the first round. They can get value in around two and three.
Nolan Smith
Brian Branch
Those would be my preference is in that order
April 27th, 2023 at 10:03 pm
Well, Harrison will hopefully be there….or Nolan Smith is growing on me….
April 27th, 2023 at 10:04 pm
The run on TE will start soon.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:04 pm
So the Skins will take Levis ?
April 27th, 2023 at 10:05 pm
Thinking Nolan Smith or trade back.
Harrison or Dawan Jon’s can be. Had later in the round. Someone will want to trade up for Gonzalez.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:06 pm
I think if Harrison is there they draft him right there
April 27th, 2023 at 10:06 pm
TE would be stupid, it’s not a need, Otton showed plenty.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:07 pm
Levis might be there at #19? Yikes!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:07 pm
Washington, lol.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:07 pm
Save TE until Round 2.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:08 pm
If Levis is there, then you need to take him or trade down and be content for the long rebuild.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:08 pm
Wow. The dude is a playmaker, but he needs to add a minimum of 30 pounds.
Cool, Nolan Smith or Brian Branch
April 27th, 2023 at 10:08 pm
They still need a tightend even with what otton showed but not in the first.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:08 pm
Washington and Jets doing Washington and Jets things lol….
April 27th, 2023 at 10:08 pm
Don’t draft a TE at all, we had 2 rookies that played well, and rookie TEs rarely play well. It’s not a need, not on a team with as many holes as the Bucs. RB and TE are both luxury picks, the very very bottom of the need list.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:09 pm
Cam Brate was a great tight end for almost ten years and we got him off the heap.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:09 pm
Won’t be long now!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:09 pm
Otton is good but the Bucs will add a TE
April 27th, 2023 at 10:09 pm
Could the Lions take Levis ? They seemed to have something working with Goff last year.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:09 pm
Levis shouldn’t even be drafted in the first hard pass on that one.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:10 pm
Ok Nolan Smith still there. Think we go for him?
Please not Levis
April 27th, 2023 at 10:10 pm
Gonzalez, CB looks pissed…lol
April 27th, 2023 at 10:10 pm
Although New England’s draft record is overrated (yes, I conceded that they picked the GOAT), they could take a player that we want.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:10 pm
Someone might trade up with the lions for Levis
April 27th, 2023 at 10:10 pm
We don’t need branch would rather get Sydney Brown in next round or trade up in 3rd.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:11 pm
OT Harrison from Oklahoma. keep Wirfs at RT
April 27th, 2023 at 10:12 pm
OK, Lions! Do what you do best!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:12 pm
There will still be good lineman in the 3rd and 4th rounds. Jordan McFadden from Clemson, for example.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Lions are stalling to see what offers they get for the pick.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:13 pm
Bucs draft LB?
April 27th, 2023 at 10:13 pm
It’s probably Harrison
April 27th, 2023 at 10:13 pm
NE should be docked draft picks for selecting someone with a suit like that!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:13 pm
Give me Harrison. I’m with Dewey, who has rolled joints and cold beer. Great combo!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:13 pm
Anthony Richardson is going to make Jameis Winston look like Tom Brady.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:13 pm
The Bucs should draft that long snapper out of UCF just for the lulz.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:14 pm
Would love to get Smith the. Trade up in 2nd and get Dawand Jones.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:14 pm
Omg. All the power just went off in my area!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:14 pm
Lions have Goof as QB. Might they take a QB?
April 27th, 2023 at 10:14 pm
Oh Gods
BUCS UP
LFG
April 27th, 2023 at 10:14 pm
The bucs should draft the water boy out of Michigan maybe they stop blowing out hamstrings
April 27th, 2023 at 10:15 pm
Levis
April 27th, 2023 at 10:15 pm
BUCS NEED TO TAKE THE LONG SNAPPER OUT OF UCF!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:15 pm
Conventional wisdom says that they pick defense, but it is the Lions after all.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:15 pm
Trade back !!!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:16 pm
OK, so Lions are taking a pick, must not have liked what they got offered.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:16 pm
Pretty sure it Levi’s
April 27th, 2023 at 10:16 pm
Crazy no wr drafted as of yet.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:16 pm
Jesus! Give us the PICK! Lion’s pick is IN
April 27th, 2023 at 10:16 pm
Hope we get Avila
April 27th, 2023 at 10:16 pm
hey Alvin! wife won’t let me toke inside, waiting for the pick to go outside to celebrate. hope all is well
April 27th, 2023 at 10:16 pm
We need speed on offense Zay Flowers!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:16 pm
Ok.
Is gonna be a good player,
Or a Jameis Winston/ Vernon Heagreaves/ Logan Hall pick?
We are about to find out
April 27th, 2023 at 10:16 pm
Be quiet booger.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:17 pm
WHAT!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:17 pm
Go get Hooker!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:17 pm
Get Will Levis right freaking now
April 27th, 2023 at 10:17 pm
here we go
April 27th, 2023 at 10:17 pm
Lol wow
April 27th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
I do not have a dog in this race, there are a lot of needs, but I am all about the trenches and right now Nolan Smith is still there and so is Myles Murphy.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
JACK CAMPBELL!!!! LOL
April 27th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
Interesting… Bucs can get a QB if they want one.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
Levis, Torrence would be my pick. One of those 2
April 27th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
And there goes captain Jack!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
Ok, now let’s see if Jason drafts Harrison. Or drafts Levis or maybe a kicker.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
Nolan Smith please
April 27th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
Draft Levis or trade down and get additional pics.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
Harrison or O’Cyrus Torrence….or trade down.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
Anton Harrison, you are cleared to land!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:19 pm
Or Smith, draft O line later….
April 27th, 2023 at 10:19 pm
Pick is in.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:19 pm
Myles Murphy and Nolan Smith…
There are some good CBs and S Brian Branch is still there ….
but how can they not pick one of these guys to help with the pass rush???
April 27th, 2023 at 10:19 pm
Will Levis
April 27th, 2023 at 10:19 pm
God, I hope it’s not the quarterback
April 27th, 2023 at 10:19 pm
Trade back a spot or two, Jason.
Or take the buckeye receiver.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:19 pm
We picked quick….
April 27th, 2023 at 10:19 pm
Oh Sh!t. Just trade down, just trade down, just trade down. No to Levis.
NO TO LEVIS.
My liver can’t handle it.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:19 pm
who?
April 27th, 2023 at 10:19 pm
Kancey is the pick
April 27th, 2023 at 10:20 pm
Lol! Jason Licht
April 27th, 2023 at 10:20 pm
A lot of ‘reaches’ have us to this point. Thank the football gods for teams like the Lions!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:20 pm
Levis is not Buccaneer material. Move it along.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:21 pm
Could trade down and still select a decent Tackle.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:21 pm
Kancey lol
April 27th, 2023 at 10:21 pm
Kancey.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
YYYYUUUCCCKKKK. Will Levis was the GD pick
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
BEEF!!!!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
I’m ok with this. Guy is a stud.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
Okay I am good with this pick
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
WTf Bucs50, don’t ruin the draft.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
Ok. I forgot about this kid. He is a play maker from the inside.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
Wtf. Hate the pick
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
I guess they got faith in Baker
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
Who?
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
Boom! Now this was a great pick.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
hmmm, that aaron Donald comparison guy…ok!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
They never pick the obvious great player there.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
This is good. The guy can play.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
Yes! YESSS!
Big. Ugly. Strong. Fast. Teeth optional. And smart.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
Love this pick. Put a quick guy next to vita to eat.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
I’m good with that pick
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
He is a darn good looking DE
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
Kancey is a 4-3 DT… Hall and JTS are 4-3 ends.
If Bowles doesn’t change up things to match his personnel, he’s an idiot.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
What the hell
WHAT THE HELL
WE NEEDED OFFENSIVE TACKLE
WHAT THE HELL
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
Amen Mr Editor, 2 reaches for Detroit, its like Matt Millen is back but decided not to get WRs.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
JTS and Logan Hall better start stepping up on the outside because VEA and this kid our sealing up the inside
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
Football wise. I need to clarify
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
Wow! Logan Hall has just been put on notice.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
I like the pick!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
I can live with that! At some point one of these D line picks pan out.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
Paul
Because there were no offensive tackles were the other first round pick left.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:23 pm
Nice. Wish his arms were as long as Donald’s though!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Love this pick!!!!! Build the trenches!!!! This guy next to Vea is a hell of a tandem!!!!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Build the trenches. Nice pickup.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Kancey looks pissed about going to tampa.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
WHO ? LICHT FRAKED IT UP!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
We can only hope he is like Donald
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Thank God it was not one of the QBs . This is a solid pick, beef for the line.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Like the pick
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Still need a left tackle.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
I like the pick a lot. Dude is being compared to Aaron Donald for a reason.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Those of you that hate the pick don’t understand where the game is won and lost. Try watching axe throwing to toughen your soft arses up. Licht Leaps Again!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Love this pick. We need help all over but gives us another really good interior lineman
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
I’m fine with that pick. This kid is gonna be good!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Rod coming in hot….But not wrong.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Welcome to the Bucs Kalijah!
Lets Go!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
Ha, ha, ha, ha. Good pick. DL is thin. QBs will get hurt in Tampa.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
What are we thinking? We could have traded down and got him!!
Should have taken Harrison
April 27th, 2023 at 10:25 pm
Sean Sullivan punching the air rn.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:25 pm
This pick is all about who the Falcons and Panthers picked
April 27th, 2023 at 10:25 pm
He better be the next Aaron Donald and not the next Logan Hall.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:25 pm
The surprise move…they play him next to…Devin White.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:25 pm
Good pick. On the flash polls I voted for defensive line/edge rusher. Glad they didn’t go full retard and pick a QB.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:25 pm
If he’s Donald, then he should have went 1st overall.
That’s a terrible comparison, it’s like saying Booger was the next Sapp – even though Booger was a good player, because he wasn’t Sapp people always bashed him.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:25 pm
Interesting pick… I like Kancey a lot. He will be used all across the D-line.
Will we go OT in round 2? Or maybe Goedeke, Feiler and Walton will battle for the RT spot.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:25 pm
Can never have enough defensive line talent >> See Eagles
April 27th, 2023 at 10:25 pm
I LOVE THIS PICK! There’s so loafing in this kid. He’s all motor!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:25 pm
This will help both our pass rush and run defense. Great pick.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:26 pm
He will be awarded a four-year contract worth $14,493,475 and a $7,540,709 signing bonus. Before he shattered all-time records with his speed and quickness at the NFL Combine and Pitt’s Pro Day, Kancey was a unanimous All-American and ACC Defensive Player of the Year this past season after recording 31 tackles, 14.5 for a loss and 7.5 sacks in 11 games this year.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:26 pm
Bucs Guy Says:
April 27th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
What are we thinking? We could have traded down and got him!!
.
LOL…Tampa fans say that every year.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:26 pm
Sure seems like they are going back to a 4-3. Hall and JTS outside, this kid and VEA on the inside… Shaq can stand up as OLB and come from everywhere.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:26 pm
Moving back to a 4-3…good move.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:26 pm
So much for all the talk, especially by JBF, that the Bucs were clearly not satisfied with the Trask-Mayfield competition at quarterback.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:26 pm
Bucs don’t need to reach on an offensive lineman, if no one is there, then don’t take anyone and just resign Smith. It’s not like the Bucs are going to be good this year, so there is no need to reach for guys to fill a hole.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:26 pm
I’m good with the pick. It was one of the lines and there really wasn’t a good OL guy there.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:27 pm
Another dtupid pick. We play a 3-4, and have Vita Vea.
This guy is a Logan Hall “tweener” clone.
This team has the worst record of any Professional team in history
Stupid waste in the 1st round is the reason
At least Logan Hall now has someone to keep him company on the bench.
A 280 DT is about as useless as it gets
Why do I watch this team??
April 27th, 2023 at 10:27 pm
Bleacher Report guy Renner calling it am Aplus and Felder calling it a A
April 27th, 2023 at 10:27 pm
Wonder if the play him on the Edge as a pass rusher? The guy is short and fast.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:27 pm
David back to Will. Shaq at Sam and White at Mike. Seems like a strong option and easier on Shaq coming back from injury.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:27 pm
Trade back in the first, give up a second next year and get Harrison
April 27th, 2023 at 10:27 pm
Good pick!
Bucs needed a pass rusher in the worst way and they got one!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:28 pm
I knew they weren’t going tackle. I’m glad though, can’t be drafting one in the second round and allow him to sit the bench but surprised they went d tackle
April 27th, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Munch
LoL. That was the first thing I thought the moment they compared him to Aaron Donald… Come on. They get carried away with these comparisons every single draft. I know they’re just talking about style and attributes, but it doesn’t matter, people hear the name and if they don’t live up to that name, the kid is doomed. Very unfair.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Duane Says:
“So much for all the talk, especially by JBF, that the Bucs were clearly not satisfied with the Trask-Mayfield competition at quarterback.”
I don’t recall that being said at all about the Bucs.
The fans (me included)? Yep.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Love the pick
April 27th, 2023 at 10:28 pm
I love this pick.
The more people we get that can chase down a quarterback, The better it is.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Let me rephrase I do t hate the pick or the player. I hate that we took him at 19 when we could have traded back and still got him. Nolan smith at edge was sitting there….
I fully expect us to trade up in round 2 and get Dawand Jones.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Jason is on the phone with Donnie now…..
April 27th, 2023 at 10:29 pm
Um… How many 1st and 2nd rd picks have we used on DE’s in the past 3yrs now?
April 27th, 2023 at 10:29 pm
Trask To The Future Says:
April 27th, 2023 at 10:22 pm
WTf Bucs50, don’t ruin the draft.
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You are on a football website refreshing like crazy and you are worried about ruining the draft? Just look at your TV and relax then.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:30 pm
Are we already drafting for special teams? In the first round? Has Gruden been named our head coach? Still, I’ll root for Mr. Kancey!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:30 pm
Maybe not the obvious pick but a damn good one.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:30 pm
Oh noes! Levis looks like he has the dreaded “chip on his shoulder”. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:31 pm
Grateful for the Lightning win tonight
and that the Buccaneers did not go after a quarterback, like Levis or a Hooker, that clearly don’t belong in the first round
April 27th, 2023 at 10:31 pm
Ok pick, but thought they would get an OT. So maybe Wirfs is moving to LT now?
April 27th, 2023 at 10:32 pm
Mr Editor obviously is clueless
April 27th, 2023 at 10:32 pm
If he is close to a Donald clone, we hit on this one….this had Bowles written all over it.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:32 pm
D-Rome
Glad they didn’t go full retard and pick a QB.
Never go full retarded
April 27th, 2023 at 10:33 pm
Too small for DT
Too sliw for DE.
EXACT same thing Insaid about Logan Hall last year.
Hall couldnt get on the field.
Soooo
We draft his clone.
We are back to the long decades of buc suc
April 27th, 2023 at 10:33 pm
Talk about bad drafts. I’m looking at you Seahawks!
April 27th, 2023 at 10:34 pm
It’s a good pick. Trenches and sacks. Since the OT were gone, this is the better call.
As for trading down – no one knows what or if Licht was offered anything, so anyone who bashes Licht for not doing so is a fool.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:35 pm
Maybe the Bucs have an agreement in principle with Donovan Smith?
April 27th, 2023 at 10:35 pm
Buccaneer Baznzai – apparently you didn’t read the dozens of posts here by JBF claiming that the Bucs saying they were satisfied to go with Trask or Mayfield was just smokescreen bullshit. And most of the last round of mocks quoted by JBF this past week all said the Bucs would draft a qb at 19, or trade up, rather than stick with Trask or Mayfield.
Apparently you were sleeping under a rock.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:36 pm
Canabuc Says:
April 27th, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Let me rephrase I do t hate the pick or the player. I hate that we took him at 19 when we could have traded back and still got him. Nolan smith at edge was sitting there….
Just so you understand:
1. Calijah Kancey has been so much more productive than Nolan Smith.
2. The only reason, I am guessing you don’t like Kancey is his small size but Smith has ridiculously small size as well. The funny thing is that Smith had almost no success rushing the passer. His strength in college was run defense.
A projection of Smith being successful in the NFL is a much bigger reach than Kancey being successful.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:38 pm
I like the pick, much better than picking a luxury RB or TE.
I’d have been OK with a QB, but would rather wait until next year when the next coach will be able to get their guy.
Defensive lineman take a year or two to develop, so take this guy now, and maybe he’s ready to go in 2024.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:38 pm
MadMax Says:
April 27th, 2023 at 10:32 pm
If he is close to a Donald clone, we hit on this one….this had Bowles written all over it.”
Exactly. I predicted last week that Bowles would probably want DL with the first pick. I wanted OL, but so many went off the board that I really didn’t expect one when we finally picked.
It pretty much had to be DL…so Licht gave Bowles the pick.
Although…the expression on Bowles face said he knows he’ll be fired if the pick is a dud.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:39 pm
Kancey is going to make his money on mid-late downs and long distances, would not be surprised if he gets teased on the edge to get him 1 on 1’s. Solid pick
April 27th, 2023 at 10:39 pm
Cap’t Tim.
Too slow????? You obviously read an article somewhere and have never watched this kid play and have no idea what you’re talking about. He’s the fastest defensive tackle in 20 years. He’s never going to be VEA in the middle over 300 pounds, but he doesn’t have to be.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:41 pm
Head coach should have a ssy in the picks. Looks like Bowles did and its a good pick if it pans out. He was picked about where he was rated so if he busts it’s his fault. Mostly.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:41 pm
Vea in the middle and they have Hall and this kid – both versatile enough to go inside and out. I like it. Hall and JTS better step up and most importantly hopefully Shaq is back healthy. He
April 27th, 2023 at 10:41 pm
Pre-Draft Depth Chart
DRT Greg Gaines | Patrick O’Connor | Mike Greene
NT Vita Vea | Deadrin Senat
LDE Logan | Willington Previlon
Contract Terms
• Greg Gaines (26) 1 yr. $3,500,000
• Patrick O’Conner (29) 1yr $1,232,500
• Deadrin Senat (28) 1yr $1,232,500
UDFA’s
• 2020 UDFA Willington Previlon
• 2022 UDFA Mike Greene
Hopefully we can add more depth at the position
• Keeanu Benton
• Zacc Pickens
• Karl Brooks
• Jerrod Clark
April 27th, 2023 at 10:41 pm
David, he’s not a tackle.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:42 pm
What does this say about Logan Hall?
April 27th, 2023 at 10:44 pm
Geno
I love Nolan Smith, but you are absolutely correct, he is somewhat of a reach because he does not have the production.
This kid is a quick twitch, DT with speed to spare, and is always wreaking havoc in the backfield.
It is a very good pic. I still think Nolan Smith in the right situation could be a game changer but there’s probably a 40% chance of a bust
April 27th, 2023 at 10:44 pm
@Buccaneer Bonzai.
He played tackle in college so not sure why you are suggesting that.
Lance Zierlein of NFL.com compared him to John Randle HOF tackle.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:45 pm
LUVMYBUCS Says:
Pre-Draft Depth Chart
DRT Greg Gaines | Patrick O’Connor | Mike Greene
NT Vita Vea | Deadrin Senat
LDE Logan | Willington Previlon
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Now switch to a 4-3 and you got…
DE JTS
DT VITA
DT KANCEY
DE HALL
Depth, Greg Gaines and Patrick O’Connor.
That looks WAY better than pre-draft.
Also would mean the Bucs are taking a LB in the 2nd.
Not that Bowles will actually change up things, that would be too risky for him. But that’s also why Licht was taking Kancey for the next head coach.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:45 pm
TDBT
I don’t think that says anything about Hall. Picking 0L & DL every single year in the first couple rounds should always be done.
What says a lot about Hall is how he disappeared completely from the playing field the last half of the season.
He and JTS need to step up
April 27th, 2023 at 10:46 pm
Oh yeah, and Nelson as a 4-3 DE depth as well – maybe a starter if needed.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:48 pm
Munch- don’t forget SHAQ. He can start at end or OLB.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:49 pm
Kancey is a part time player. He’s basically going to be in on 3rd down and obvious pass play situations. I’m not sure we are getting “Value” for this pick at 19.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:51 pm
@Munch
We run a Hybrid Front – So sure we’ll see some of that but I doubt it’ll be our base though.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:52 pm
LUVMYBUCS – yeah, but I’d still just change it up so Kancey is inside, and JTS is on the line, use both where they can help you the most instead of just trying to make guys run your system.
But correct, you’re playing a ton of nickel and dime, so that’s a fair point.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:55 pm
David Says:
April 27th, 2023 at 10:48 pm
Munch- don’t forget SHAQ. He can start at end or OLB.
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If you switch to a 4-3, it doesn’t have to be a Tampa 2 you’re running, if you run an attacking 4-3, Shaq can basically do the same thing he’s doing now, as a stand up edge rusher. I wouldn’t move Shaq to the line, formally, I’d want to keep him standing up as he’d be probably the smallest DE in the NFL if he was put there.
But the personnel really seems to point to running a 4-3 – but as noted above, you run so much nickel and dime, it’s probably not all that important what the base defense is.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:55 pm
@Munch
We’ll have a much clearer picture going into camp.
April 27th, 2023 at 10:56 pm
Or…they could have him play in a 3-4 this year…doesn’t matter. Next year will be a totally new system.
April 27th, 2023 at 11:00 pm
BTW, the ESPN coverage on YouTube has been mostly great tonight, it’s a totally different team, almost all talking about football, and no commercials. You’re getting all the player highlights and scouting info they used to show on TV before they started marketing the draft to women and Bud Light drinkers.
April 27th, 2023 at 11:05 pm
We are in a 4-2-5 >60% of the time on defense.
April 27th, 2023 at 11:07 pm
@ Dooley thought on the 2nd & 3rd picks?
April 27th, 2023 at 11:07 pm
Thoughts
April 27th, 2023 at 11:18 pm
I have it on good authority thay Jason Licht sold his cow for magic beans that can grow one’s arms by three inches, We should be okay.
April 27th, 2023 at 11:29 pm
My issue with the pick is it doesn’t fit in a 3 -4.
If they switch to 4-3 and he becomes our 3 technique and we move Hall to Defensive End and home JTS and Spence rotate at end with Shaq playing end and LB or situational pass rusher.
Have Gaines be rotational back up in the middle to spell Vea and our new pick. Then this could work.
At 3-4 he is an undersized end and not right body type to play edge
April 27th, 2023 at 11:40 pm
You all should be fondling yourselves over this pick. I know I am.
Licht is a genius.
April 27th, 2023 at 11:45 pm
Oh great, the Eagles have a trans person making their pick.
April 27th, 2023 at 11:47 pm
KANCEY
6’0″ 280 lbs
DT? Undersized.
Over Nolan Smith?
I don’t know man.
Licht loves under the radar players so much so he looks over Smith?
Huge mistake.
April 27th, 2023 at 11:48 pm
The eagles are looking scary good
April 27th, 2023 at 11:57 pm
Rod that’s the Kelsey Brothers’ mom
April 27th, 2023 at 11:57 pm
Oh, my bad. I have my TV muted and just assumed that was a man in a dress.
April 28th, 2023 at 12:00 am
ESPN says… High-impact Day 1 starter. Kancey is a fantastic pass-rusher with awesome take-off quickness, which could make him Tampa Bay’s next Gerald McCoy-type 3-technique. He’ll be a rookie starter with double-digit sack potential.
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Yeah, I’ll take a 3-time ALL-PRO and 5-time pro-bowler. Thank you very much.
April 28th, 2023 at 12:20 am
So — what is more important — Did Bog Storm run out of beer? Ans where the hell is the video???
I expect Ira dancing topless after the Kancey selection!!!!!!!!!
Let’s go. I am pumped with this pick. Most pumped since the Vita selection.
April 28th, 2023 at 12:21 am
*Big Storm. Jesus.