Monday, August 15, 2011

NFL: Could the Tampa Bay Buccaneers be a darkhorse for one of the best D-Lines?

At least on paper. They have 2010 3rd overall pick DT Gerald McCoy who didn't really light the world on fire last year, but then again he was competing against Suh, so he obviously wasn't going to win that one. This year they drafted Adrian Clayborn and DaQuan Bowers in the first two rounds. Clayborn wasn't exactly the most dominant college DE, but he has a great build for the NFL at 6'3 and 280 lbs I think and he seems to be a contributor at both run defense and p rushing. DaQuan Bowers was before the draft being considered a possible #1 overall pick. Obviously due to concerns about his durability and work ethic, he took a huge slide all the way to the 2nd round. The Bucs snatched him up and I think they might have gotten a steal. He had comparisons to Julius Peppers before the draft and had a great season with 74 tackles, 15.5 sacks and 26 tackles for loss. I think Bowers will be motivated due to all the doubt around him after the draft and his huge slide. Also if Clayborn and Bowers play well next year, McCoy will only benefit and play well. Obviously I could be completely wrong, but it does seem like the Bucs D line could be very good next year.

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