2011 NFL Mock Draft: Will Young Tampa Bay Buccaneers Show Faith in Injured DE?

April 20, 2011   ·   Adam Lazarus   ·   Jump to comments

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gamble In 2011 NFL Mock Draft
Tampa came so close to a stunning playoff berth last season. Their youth and inexperience was one reason why a trip to the postseason would have been a shocker, but so was the fact that they were dead last in the NFC in sacks last year.
Adding a premier pass rusher this offseason should be their greatest concern.
There are some excellent pass rushing options on the board--Justin Houston, Aldon Smith, Adrian Clayborn, Cameron Heyward--but a healthy Da'Quan Bowers would have been a Top Five pick.
 
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Obviously the "healthy" part is the reason why he's still available at the 20th spot. He's damaged goods right now and could ultimately miss the entire season should those rumors of microfracture surgery be true.
But with Raheem Morris, Josh Freeman, and the rest of the team looking to be in place for many years, the Bucs can afford to t...

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