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Bucs get much needed pass rush help in 2024 NFL re-draft

What if the Bucs never got Graham Barton in a universe where we could re-draft the 2024 class?

The 2024 NFL Draft gave the Bucs a young core on offense to build around while complimenting their veterans. Bucky Irving and Jalen McMillan were playmakers for Baker Mayfield and play-caller Liam Coen. However, first-round pick Graham Barton was an anchor in the middle of the offense line and is set to be there for the foreseeable future.

What if the Bucs never got Graham Barton in a universe where we could re-draft the 2024 class?

PFF explored that on their latest episode of NFL Stock Exchange, where hosts Trevor Sikkema and Connort Rogers re-drafted the entire first round. In it, Graham Barton never made it to the Bucs at pick 26 because they had the Dolphins draft him at 21.

Instead, the Bucs ended up with highly-touted edge rusher Dallas Turner, who originally went to the Vikings at pick 17. Turner didn’t see the field much in 2024, playing less than 400 snaps for the Vikings. Brian Flores was very conservative in his handling of Turner while leaning on veteran pass rushers on the roster.

For the Bucs, Dallas Turner would have been a welcome addition to the defense but perhaps that lesson can be applied to the team’s 2025 NFL Draft plans.

Several Bucs make the ESPN All-Rookie team for 2024

Bucs fans know how special this class is for the team, but so does ESPN as they proved when they named their All-Rookie team. 

The Bucs organization’s 2024 NFL Draft class is one of the best in the NFL’s 32 clubs. The team acquired a star running back, a starting center, a promising wide receiver, and a playmaker in the secondary.

Bucs fans know how special this class is for the team, but so does ESPN as they proved when they named their All-Rookie team.

Bucky Irving was named their first-team selection at running back, second team went to Tyrone Tracy Jr. of the Giants. Irving became just the 31st rookie in NFL history to accumulate over 1,500 yards of offense, the first since Najee Harris in 2021.

Jalen McMillan was a second-team choice in a loaded wide receiver class, which speaks to the year he had. McMillan finished the regular season with a touchdown in five straight games which was the second most all-time behind Randy Moss (seven games).

Rounding things out was Bucs center Graham Barton’s selection to the second team at his position. Ahead of him was Steelers center Zach Frazier, but Barton was also well deserving. The Steelers’ center proved pivotal to their playoff birth and solving their longtime offensive line issues so he got the nod.

The Bucs 2024 rookie class is producing on a grand scale

That isn’t a projection either; this rookie class is performing on a grand level that can be put into numbers to further the argument. 

The 2024 NFL Draft could be looked back on whenever this Bucs season ends as the turning point for this franchise. The team had some pieces coming into 2024, but the draft picks by Jason Licht and his staff have this team already stepping up and carving out a meaningful place on this team.

That isn’t a projection either; this rookie class is performing on a grand level that can be put into numbers to further the argument.

According to the Bucs Communications Team, “Tampa Bay’s 1,624 offensive snaps by the 2024 draft selections are the fourth-most in the NFL and are the most among division leaders. Their 10 touchdowns scored are tied for the most in the NFL and their 1,455 yards from scrimmage ranks second.”

The production they are getting out of the likes of Jalen McMillan and Bucky Irving is not to be forgotten. However, they also owe first-round pick Graham Barton a lot for securing the middle fo the offensive line for them and Baker Mayfield to create.

This is an all-time class for Jason Licht and his front office staff.

Where does Pro Football Focus have Chandler Rivers on its NFL draft rankings?

The end of the college football season means draft takes are on the horizon. Where does Duke’s star defensive back start on the PFF board?

There are only two regular-season games left on the Duke football schedule, and the end of November means most fans will start to keep an eye on the NFL draft.

Last year, former Blue Devils offensive lineman [autotag]Graham Barton[/autotag] became the school’s third first-round pick of the century when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took him 26th overall. While no current Duke stars seem to match Barton’s pre-draft hype, one member of the defense could play on Sundays in the near future.

As of November 22, cornerback Chandler Rivers sits 118th on the Pro Football Focus NFL Draft Big Board. That fits the junior firmly into the fourth round of any projected draft, and he’s slotted as the 14th-ranked player at his position.

Rivers intercepted a pass in three straight games from Weeks 8-10, including one he returned for a touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles. In three seasons with the program, he’s intercepted five passes and broken up 22 more. His 12 passes defended so far in 2024 are tied for ninth among FBS defensive backs.

Ravens vs. Buccaneers: Top photos from Baltimore’s 41-31 win on Monday Night Football

We’re looking at the top photos from the Baltimore Ravens 41-31 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night in Week 7

The Ravens started the game down 10-0, then scored 41 unanswered points, jumping out to a massive lead before allowing 21 late points to the Buccaneers in the fourth quarter. Even with the defensive letdown, Baltimore’s performance won’t overshadow Lamar Jackson’s five-touchdown pass performance, as the Ravens moved to 5-2 on the season with a 41-31 win over Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.

Baltimore amassed 508 yards of total offense but had a dominant performance ruined as the defense allowed over 430 yards of offense for Tampa.

With preparation for the Browns in Week 8 set to begin, here’s an instant analysis of the big win on Monday Night Football.

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Bucs vs. Saints Inactives: Rachaad White and Graham Barton out

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday without two key offensive starters.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday without two key offensive starters. Rachaad White and Graham Barton have been ruled out for their Week 6 matchup on the road.

Rachaad White was on the injury report all week with a foot injury, and after being limited in practice, the team decided to play it safe. In his place will be rookie Bucky Irving, who has flashed whenever he touches the ball this season.

Another rookie, Graham Barton, will be inactive after appearing on the team’s injury report after their Week 5 loss to the Falcons. He will miss the game due to a hamstring injury, and Robert Hainsey will start in his place.

Other inactives for the game include Trey Palmer, Kameron Johnson, Christian Izien, and Devin Culp. The wide receiver group missing both Johnson and Palmer means the Bucs will rely on the Oklahoma connection of Sterling Shepard and Baker Mayfield to Gardner results for a third straight week.

Former Duke football star Graham Barton to miss Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ruled out center Graham Barton, their first-round pick from Duke, for Sunday’s game against New Orleans.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to New Orleans for a divisional matchup against the Saints in Week 6, but the defending NFC South champions will play without rookie center [autotag]Graham Barton[/autotag].

Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed on Friday that Barton, who had not practiced all week with a hamstring injury, won’t play on Sunday.

Tampa Bay picked Barton, a two-time All-ACC lineman with the Blue Devils, with the 26th overall pick in April’s NFL draft. The former tackle became the third Duke football player taken in the first round since 1987, and the Buccaneers moved him back to the position he played as a freshman.

Barton, who earned the highest Pro Football Focus grade of any rookie offensive lineman in the preseason, played all 298 snaps of Tampa Bay’s first five games. He finished Week 5 with a 58.0 offensive grade, 22nd among qualifying centers around the league, and he’s credited one sack and nine hurries allowed to start the season.

Eagles limp into bye week after a 33-16 loss to the Buccaneers in Week 4

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a disastrous 33-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

With A.J. Brown (hamstring), DeVonta Smith (concussion), and Lane Johnson (concussion) out with injuries, the Eagles didn’t have enough depth in key positions. They suffered a disastrous 33-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Jalen Hurts was sacked six times on the afternoon, and the star quarterback committed another turnover (fumble), as Philadelphia could not sustain any offensive consistency without the big three in the lineup.

Saquon Barkley had ten carries for 84 yards (8.4 avg). Still, with the Eagles playing from behind all afternoon, the running back was unable to get the Philadelphia offense over the hump against a motivated Tampa defense.

An Eagles defense that shut New Orleans down in Week 3 was gashed to 445 total yards for the Buccaneers offense, including 111 rushing yards and a twelve-minute advantage in time of possession.

Baker Mayfield was on fire early, and even after an inefficient second half, he still was 30-40 passing for 347 yards, two touchdowns, and a 100.2 rating.

Philadelphia (2-2) will now have a week off, during which questions about Sirianni’s job security and the Eagles’ playoff hopes will dominate the airwaves.

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Sights and sounds from first half of Eagles matchup vs. Buccaneers

Jalen Hurts was 7-15 passing for 49 yards and one touchdown, and the Eagles offense was non-existent in the first half as Tampa jumped out to a 21-0 lead before finishing the first half with a 24-7 lead. The Buccaneers dominated time of possession, …

Jalen Hurts was 7-15 passing for 49 yards and one touchdown, and the Eagles offense was non-existent in the first half as Tampa jumped out to a 21-0 lead before finishing the first half with a 24-7 lead. The Buccaneers dominated time of possession, holding for 20:14 seconds, compared to Philadelphia’s 9+ minutes with the football.

With the second half set to begin, here are sights and sounds from the first half.

Week 2 features a matchup between two of the youngest teams in the NFL

Jason Licht has been praised for his ability to build and maintain rosters, which he does by bringing in a steady flow of younger talent.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been praised for their ability to adapt to whatever is thrown their way on and off the field. General Manager Jason Licht has been praised for his ability to build and maintain rosters, which he does by bringing in a steady flow of younger talent.

It just so happens another general manager has the same approach, Brad Holmes of the Detroit Lions.

Both men’s approaches to roster building and maintenance have Sunday’s matchup between two of the youngest rosters in the NFL. The Bucs’ average age on opening day was 25.49, while the Lions’ opening roster was 25.38.

Only the Packers and Rams have younger rosters right now in the NFL.

This points to Sunday’s matchup being the second of many as the two teams are poised to compete in the NFC for years to come. Tons of storylines will follow from the playoff rematch, the competition between two number one overall pick quarterbacks, and now which younger roster outduels the other.