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Draft Grade — Buccaneers
Overall
B-
ValueC
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Buccaneers found their guy under center in McCarthy: B-. The search is over. The Buccaneers handed the keys to J.J. McCarthy, and the whole operation now runs on his development. A dependable weekend that grades out a B-.
For all the activity, interior defensive lineman went untouched, which is hard to explain. They are betting McCarthy proves the room right and everyone else wrong. Edge rusher was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.
The offense got the lion's share of the attention.
In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the interior defensive lineman spot they never got to.
Pick Analysis
Pick26
Rnd1
J.J. McCarthy
In the Round 1 slot they get a franchise quarterback, reach and all.
Pick58
Rnd2
Chris Braswell
A straight-up fair deal on Chris Braswell at slot 58, value and slot in agreement. The roster fit checks out.
Pick89
Rnd3
Audric Estime
Audric Estime at pick No. 89 is a conviction pick that outran the value. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.



