With news that quarterback Tom Brady is expected to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the question now becomes how do the Bucs protect him? The offensive line was a big issue last season, especially on the right side. Given that Brady will be 43 years old by the time next season starts, it’s imperative Tampa Bay keeps him upright.
Fortunately, the NFL draft is next month, and with the Bucs holding the 14th pick, they have a chance to find a solid offensive tackle to help protect Brady. Chris Trapasso over at CBS Sports put together his latest 2020 mock draft yesterday, and thinks Tampa Bay will use their first-round pick on Alabama OT Jedrick Wills Jr.
Per Trapasso:
“Now with Tom Brady in the mix, the Buccaneers have to prioritize strengthening the offensive line, and Wills is a plug-and-play right tackle.”
While there’s no such thing as a “sure thing” when it comes to the draft, it seems likely that OT will be the route the Bucs go in round one. Now that free agency has gotten underway, we know the Bucs will be bringing back both Shaq Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul next season, so earlier mock drafts suggesting the Bucs would take LSU edge K’Lavon Chaisson or DT Javon Kinlaw of South Carolina seem less likely now, especially with the expected signing of Brady.
Protect the Golden Boy at all costs.
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