2011 NFL Mock Draft: Ryan Kerrigan Is Just What the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Need

April 21, 2011   ·   Eric Bowman   ·   Jump to comments

What Will the Buccaneers Do in the 2011 NFL Draft? 
Many have said the Bucs will take a corner, receiver, or even an offensive lineman, but I disagree. Tampa Bay's best option is to upgrade their pass rush. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had an non existent pass rush in 2010. So bad that no player recorded at least five sacks on the year.
The Buccaneers have to face Matt Ryan and Drew Brees twice a year. That means they must be applying pressure to the quarterback, which is something they didn't do last year. Kerrigan can step in and contribute right away.
 
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Ryan Kerrigan will be a great fit in the 4-3 defensive scheme of Tampa Bay. He is a sack machine that will provide great pressure to opposing quarterbacks. He is a playmaker on the defensive side of the ball. Kerrigan tied an FBS record with 14 forced fumbles on his career. Tampa Bay would love for this kid to still be avai...

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