2011 NFL Draft: Should the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Take a Cornerback?

April 25, 2011   ·   Andrew Norton   ·   Jump to comments

Just how much do the Buccaneers need a cornerback in the 2011 NFL Draft?
At the end of last season it was likely the farthest thing from the minds of Bucs coaches, players and fans. But in recent months serious questions have arisen facing the cornerback position.
Rather than going into the NFL Draft with focus solely on offensive line, linebackers and a strong defensive end, Tampa Bay is forced to throw cornerback into the mix.
The current situation, in a nutshell, is this: Aqib Talib is all but out of the picture. He was recently charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. And you can rest assured that, no matter the outcome, Raheem Morris and company will cut him.
He was a tremendous playmaker last year with six INTs, 11 passes deflected, 40 tackles (39 solo) and a defensive TD, all in his third year in the league. He had a future ahead of him as the Bucs' elite cornerback, shutting down whatever side of the field he lined up on.
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