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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a great one-two-three punch at the wide receiver position, arguably the best in the NFL. They have Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan who all helo out Baker Mayfield and are a reason he is coming off a career year. However, do the Bucs need even more firepower?
The answer to that question is yes, according to Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine. He listed surprising needs for every NFL team heading into the NFL Draft, and for the Bucs, he gave them a need at the wide receiver position. His argument is worth hearing, though, as he lays out several good points.
"The draft is all about planning for the future, though. It's fair to wonder how much longer the 31-year-old Evans can continue to crank out strong seasons. He barely kept his 1,000-yard season streak alive last season and missed three games with a hamstring injury. Between Godwin and McMillan, the Bucs don't need another slot receiver. Another big-bodied player who could become a contested catch weapon for Baker Mayfield is an underrated need, though. Taking Tre Harris in the first round would be a shocking, yet intriguing pick. Bech and Higgins are more likely Day 2 or 3 dart throws."
The talent of this wide receiver class is in the second and third days,, which works out for the Bucs. They do not need to draft someone who is going to prove to be a game changer on day one, but rather someone who could perhaps be a speedster or change of pace. There are plenty of those in the draft,, and Jason Licht and his staff can be trusted to find one of them at this point.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: NFL analyst has a surprising need for the Bucs in the 2025 NFL Draft
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The answer to that question is yes, according to Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine. He listed surprising needs for every NFL team heading into the NFL Draft, and for the Bucs, he gave them a need at the wide receiver position. His argument is worth hearing, though, as he lays out several good points.
"The draft is all about planning for the future, though. It's fair to wonder how much longer the 31-year-old Evans can continue to crank out strong seasons. He barely kept his 1,000-yard season streak alive last season and missed three games with a hamstring injury. Between Godwin and McMillan, the Bucs don't need another slot receiver. Another big-bodied player who could become a contested catch weapon for Baker Mayfield is an underrated need, though. Taking Tre Harris in the first round would be a shocking, yet intriguing pick. Bech and Higgins are more likely Day 2 or 3 dart throws."
The talent of this wide receiver class is in the second and third days,, which works out for the Bucs. They do not need to draft someone who is going to prove to be a game changer on day one, but rather someone who could perhaps be a speedster or change of pace. There are plenty of those in the draft,, and Jason Licht and his staff can be trusted to find one of them at this point.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: NFL analyst has a surprising need for the Bucs in the 2025 NFL Draft
Continue reading...
