Ian Rapoport’s report about the Dolphins may be bad news for the Bucs

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Miami Dolphins may be looking to move up in the first round to take an offensive tackle.

The NFL draft is tomorrow night, meaning after months and months of speculation and mock drafts, we’ll finally know where this year’s crop of talent will land.

The general consensus is that the Cincinnati Bengals will use the top pick to take LSU quarterback Joe Burrow. Burrow could be one of several QBs taken in the top 10 if mock drafts are to be believed, with Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa being the others. Many people believed the Miami Dolphins, who hold the fifth overall pick, would try and snag one of those two to be their new franchise quarterback

But this latest report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport suggests the Dolphins may not go quarterback at all in round one, which could be bad news for the Buccaneers.

Take a look.

The Bucs have been projected to take an offensive tackle with the 14th pick ever since they landed Tom Brady in free agency. With Tristan Wirfs, Jedrick Wills, Mekhi Becton and Andrew Thomas seen as the top tackles available, this potential move by Miami could force the Bucs to move up to ensure they don’t miss out. Remember, the New York Giants, who hold the fourth pick, are also in the market for O-line help.

Finding protection for Brady is the Bucs’ priority entering the draft, but they may have to pay a price to get it.

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