Sailing Around the World | Tampa Bay Bucs Franchise

[Mit]

Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game: Madden 11
Platform: PS3
Difficulty: All-Madden

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[Macken]

looks great so far

[Rudi]

Love your chises always. Glad to see you rolling on PS3 as well, just like me. We'll have to play some games.

[packersfan4eva]

Sick as always. Following for sure

[Mit]

Round 1 (#3 Overall): Gerald McCoy - DT - Oklahoma

Gerald McCoy is an excellent run-stopping defensive tackle and he provides an instant upgrade to the position for the Bucs. McCoy should be a really good player for years to come, as he has the work ethic to constantly improve. McCoy also has the explosiveness, power, and athleticism to push back the offensive lineman and provide pressure. If Suh was still on the board, the Bucs would have went with him, but instead they got McCoy, who is still an excellent player. Great pick for the Bucs.

Grade: 10/10



Round 2 (#35 Overall): Brian Price - DT - UCLA

The Bucs drafted two defensive tackles with their first two picks in the NFL draft. They selected McCoy with the 3rd pick in the draft and then Brian Price with the 35th pick in the draft. McCoy and Price will be two guys that the Bucs are looking to rebuild their front seven around. Price is pretty much a lite version of Gerald McCoy. Price is a disruptive force against the run and has great strength, just like McCoy. Although, Price is not the ideal height for a defensive tackle. He can also be inconsistent sometimes with his pad level and footwork. Although, McCoy and Price will be two players that opposing lineman do not want to face. Another solid pick by the Bucs.

Grade: 8.5/10



Round 2 (#39 Overall): Arrelious Benn - WR - Illinois

Last season, Josh Freeman struggled passing the ball because he did not have very many weapons on offense. He did have Kellen Winslow and Antonio Bryant, but he needed more. Bryant was let go in the offseason, so drafting a Wide Receiver was a priority for the team. The Bucs traded up three spots to snag Arrelious Benn in the 2nd round and the Bucs feel like they got a real special player. Benn is a big, athletic receiver, who can jump up and get the ball. He is also very dangerous after the catch with his speed and size. Benn does struggle with his route running, which is one aspect of his game that he needs to polish up. He has the potential to be a great #2 receiver for the Bucs.

Grade: 8/10



Round 3 (#67 Overall): Myron Lewis - CB - Vanderbilt

There's no denying that veteran Corner, Ronde Barber, is only going to be getting older. The Bucs need to find an heir to Barber and Lewis can be that guy. Lewis is a big, physical corner, who has the ability to jam receivers at the line. He is also very quick and excels more at the line of scrimmage than in the open field, where his lack of recovery speed can cause him to get burned with the deep ball. Lewis also does not match up well against quicker receivers in man coverage, which will probably keep him from being the #1 corner on the team. Although, he will compliment Aqib Talib really well, as they should be a good Cornerback duo for the Bucs.

Grade: 8.5/10



Round 4 (#101 Overall): Mike Williams - WR - Syracuse

When you hear the name Mike Williams, it makes you think about the receiver that the Lions drafted in the 1st round in the 2005 draft, who has not lived up to his potential. The Mike Williams from Syracuse, who the Bucs drafted, wants to make a name for himself in the NFL. The Bucs drafted a very athletic receiver, who is tall and has a good frame. He is explosive off the line and is a red zone threat with his outstanding leaping abilities. Also, Williams blocks very well for a receiver and does not take plays off. Although, drafting Williams does come with a price. Williams has a long history of character and attitude issues. He was caught cheating on a test and missed the entire 2008 season for that. Williams then quit the team in November 2009. The Bucs will really have to work hard to change this guy's attitude towards football, but he has a real chance at being the #1 receiver for the Bucs in the future if he works hard at it.

Grade: 9/10



Round 6 (#172 Overall): Brent Bowden - P - Virginia Tech

Bowden is a pretty good punter and had a great season last year for the Hokies, Bowden has great leg strength and punts with poise and strength. He also has a tremendous work ethic, which will make him an even better punter. Although, there were other players on the board that the Bucs could have selected such as Jonathan Dwyer to bolster their backfield, but they did not.

Grade: 5/10



Round 7 (#210 Overall): Cody Grimm - LB - Virginia Tech

There isn't too many good things you can say about Cody Grimm. I mean, he is a high motor, intelligent player, but he lacks the skillset to be a starter or even a backup in the league. Chances are, he will be a special teams specialist for the Bucs.

Grade: 4/10



Round 7 (#217 Overall): Dekoda Watson - LB - Florida State

The Bucs got an absolute steal here in Watson. Watson fits the defensive scheme that the Bucs run and should be a good backup to Geno Hayes, who is also a former Nole. Watson is extremely versatile, as he can play both the inside and outside. He has also shown flashes of being a decent pass rusher in the future. Although, Watson is not very good in coverage and lacks proper technique to be a starter in the NFL.

Grade: 9/10



Round 7 (#253 Overall): Erik Lorig - DE - Stanford

Lorig is an intriguing selection for the Bucs here. He is an extremely intelligent player, who has had his share of injuries in the past. He is a high motor end, who has size and strength, but lacks the athleticism to be good. He can end up as a possible reserve.

Grade: 5/10

Overall

The Buccaneers were able to draft defensive lineman and a cornerback, which were two of the positions that they needed players in. They were unable to draft a safety or an offensive lineman, but those were not immediate concerns for the Bucs. Tanard Jackson and Sabby Piscitelli should hold up well as the safeties and the Bucs already have a decent offensive line. Their line just needs more depth. Overall, this was a very good draft for the Bucs. They got two guys in McCoy and Price, who the Bucs will look to build their defense around. Josh Freeman also got more offensive weapons in Mike Williams and Arrelious Benn and the Bucs may have found Ronde Barber's heir in Myron Lewis.

Overall Draft Grade: B+

[Aso]

It looks good so far, I'll be following.

[Rudi]

Benn and Mike Williams could be sick WRs in the NFL if they pan out.

[Mit]

It looks good so far, I'll be following.

Thanks man. Glad to see that you're on board.

Benn and Mike Williams could be sick WRs in the NFL if they pan out.

I really like them a lot. I'm thinking of having them being the #2 and #3 receivers on my depth chart and Reggie Brown at #1. Benn would be facing corners like Charles Woodson, Chris Gamble, Asante Samuel, etc. Def not something a rookie should be doing. Plus, I'm digging Brown so far.