Official 2022 Tompa Bay Gronkaneers Thread

[Deus Irae]

I think there's a lot to not like about this Bucs draft.

 

[VectorPrime]

I think there's a lot to not like about this Bucs draft.

Such as? They drafted for need.

 

[gobesmug]

I think there's a lot to not like about this Bucs draft.

Why do you say that?

They got a DT that should fit their system well. Logan Hall won't be an All Pro but he certainly looks like he can be a solid starter from day 1.

Don't know anything about oline play so I have no opinion beyond They got someone who can compete for the starting LG position.

They added a dual threat RB in White, he also 6ft tall so he potentially could be a good threat out of the backfield. His running style is very similar to Leveon Bell, I thought he was a great pick.

The TE and P picks were meh but getting McCollum in the 5th was awesome. A 6.2" CB with 4.33 speed was great.

Overall I think it's a solid draft

 

[Deus Irae]

Such as? They drafted for need.

1. They didn't need to draft a RB.
2. They didn't need to draft a K.
3. In a weak TE draft, they took one who's a lumberer.

 

[Deus Irae]

We mentioned Zyon McCullum as a possible match for Bucs -- great size/speed combo at 6-2 with a 4.33 40 at the combine. Curious to see if Bucs can bring in his twin brother Tristin (a safety from Sam Houston State) as an undrafted rookie.

 

[gobesmug]

1. They didn't need to draft a RB.
2. They didn't need to draft a K.
3. In a weak TE draft, they took one who's a lumberer.

Disagree. After Fournette they have Gio Bernard who looked like he hit the wall hard. I was a big fan of his signing last season but was very disappointed in his contributions.

And they have Vaughn who has been lackluster.

A second RB who can catch and spell Fournette was a definite need and the guy they got has a ton of upside. Loved the pick

 

[Deus Irae]

Disagree. After Fournette they have Gio Bernard who looked like he hit the wall hard. I was a big fan of his signing last season but was very disappointed in his contributions.

And they have Vaughn who has been lackluster.

A second RB who can catch and spell Fournette was a definite need and the guy they got has a ton of upside. Loved the pick

Recent Bucs drafts:




They should have avoided RB like the position was plague infested.

 

[venecol]

1. They didn't need to draft a RB.
2. They didn't need to draft a K.
3. In a weak TE draft, they took one who's a lumberer.

They absolutely needed a RB for depth. They started the draft w/ 6 picks and already have 6 w/ 3 yet to go. They filled all positions of need (OL, DL, TE, RB, CB) and got a STer. For drafting at the end of each round (at beginning), they've done above average w/ their trades & picks.

 

[gobesmug]

Recent Bucs drafts:




They should have avoided RB like the position was plague infested.

Ouch, yeah they make Belicheck look good at drafting Wrs lol

 

[Deus Irae]

They absolutely needed a RB for depth. They started the draft w/ 6 picks and already have 6 w/ 3 yet to go. They filled all positions of need (OL, DL, TE, RB, CB) and got a STer. For drafting at the end of each round (at beginning), they've done above average w/ their trades & picks.

Needs at a position, and the need to draft a position, are not the same thing. Veteran RBs are a cheap commodity, and this team has struggled trying to draft RBs in recent years.

 

[venecol]

Needs at a position, and the need to draft a position, are not the same thing. Veteran RBs are a cheap commodity, and this team has struggled trying to draft RBs in recent years.

I get that but they're strapped for cash and still need to sign Gronk (maybe Suh) + rookies.

 

[venecol]

Ouch, yeah they make Belicheck look good at drafting Wrs lol

I mean 5 of those were 5-7 rounders. RJones wasn't a bad back just not the type Brady needs. But yea, not an impressive list.

 

[carmelo15]

McCullum could be a steal

 

[gobesmug]

Drafting 2 TEs makes me think Gronk isn't a lock to return

 

[venecol]

Drafting 2 TEs makes me think Gronk isn't a lock to return

He's strictly a blocking TE. Extra OLner.

 

[venecol]

Bucs traded into 5th to get McCollum and into 6th for Ko Kieft, TE.

 

[Lagaffe_07]

Drafting 2 TEs makes me think Gronk isn't a lock to return

They needed depth at TE, they basically only had Brate on the roster.

 

[skinnydog]

They absolutely needed a RB for depth. They started the draft w/ 6 picks and already have 6 w/ 3 yet to go. They filled all positions of need (OL, DL, TE, RB, CB) and got a STer. For drafting at the end of each round (at beginning), they've done above average w/ their trades & picks.

1. They didn't need to draft a RB.
2. They didn't need to draft a K.
3. In a weak TE draft, they took one who's a lumberer.

I think they needed another RB, but could have picked one later. The punter pick is to clear cap space. I’m not a fan of the TE choice.

 

[Deus Irae]

One last time, Bucs are on the clock at 248.

Bucs get pass-rusher with final pick:

 

[Deus Irae]

CBS.com: