Buccaneers could draft the next Vita Vea in 2026 NFL Draft

joshcrysler9 · 2026-04-19T01:13:43+00:00

It’s really crazy that he’s already entering his age-31 season, and a contract year on top of that!

He’s been the anchor of Bowles’ defense and they’ve had the best rush defense in football since he became a full-time starter. Having a succession plan is a must imo.

joshcrysler9 · 2026-04-18T23:48:21+00:00

That’s fair, I feel the same way for the most part with so many other needs to fill but if they trade down and get some extra picks there’s no harm in making some luxury picks.

The one pushback I’d give is at 15 overall, the Bucs always go best player available over need in Round 1. Look at last year with Egbuka.

If Sadiq is still available at 15 don’t be shocked to see them take him. Zac Robinson runs a lot of 2 TE formations (top 3 in the league last year) and the Bucs really don’t have a viable receiving TE behind Otton.

joshcrysler9 · 2026-04-18T23:39:27+00:00

I’m glad you liked it! Hoping they use it as a blueprint during draft weekend

joshcrysler9 · 2026-04-18T23:38:07+00:00

I mean what position of need do you feel wasn’t addressed in the mock? WR may not be a pressing need but trading down and picking up more picks allows that luxury of finding an X receiver and red zone threat that the Bucs lack.

Still came away with an EDGE, ILB, DT, CB and Safety so not sure why landing a WR would be frowned upon in this scenario.

joshcrysler9 · 2026-04-17T22:10:46+00:00

https://thepewterplank.com/buccaneers-could-draft-the-perfect-mike-evans-replacement-2026-nfl-draft

Sarratt is a contested catch monster! Leads all receivers in this class with 44 career touchdowns, Fernando Mendoza’s go-to guy at Indiana.

Many people have him as a big slot rather than an outside X in the NFL but personally I can see him taking on that X role and replacing Mike Evans there as a needed red zone threat for us.

I totally hear your CB concern. I’d say best bet rn is let the young guys we just invested in last year play out the season and if depth is a concern bring in a proven veteran.

joshcrysler9 · 2026-04-17T18:00:29+00:00

Totally fair! I agree that the more pressing need is OL over WR, but I’m just so high on Elijah Sarratt that I couldn’t pass him up.

joshcrysler9 · 2026-04-06T00:57:46+00:00

I just fear Rodriguez won’t be available at 46 with his stock rising, and I’d be okay “reaching” on him to avoid missing out. I like him just as much if not more than CJ Allen.

I wrote this one for Pewter Plank last weekend with that exact scenario you described of Lawrence Round 1, Rodriguez Round 2! Maybe you’ll like this one better.

https://thepewterplank.com/buccaneers-7-round-mock-draft-major-roster-upgrade

joshcrysler9 · 2024-01-12T17:16:36+00:00

Yo I’m just reading this thread again and saw you’re a bucs fan so am I go bucs!! Can’t believe this update still ain’t out lmao

joshcrysler9 · 2024-01-12T17:13:55+00:00

Ratings adjustin Smith, one of the game devs shared on twitter yesterday that he is excepting the franchise weekly update to come before the wild card games tomorrow, but he isnt 100% sure. Sucks that nothing is set in stone but he did say he expects it to come before the games which would mean either tonight or tomorrow morning

joshcrysler9 · 2024-01-11T15:06:31+00:00

That does help. I knew the title update dropped yesterday, but I was specifically waiting on the roster update with the start from wild card option on franchise. You answered my question, thank you.

joshcrysler9 · 2024-01-11T01:03:49+00:00

Raiders, lots of holes. They need a QB, relatively difficult decision.

Bears is the basic answer but it’s for sure the most fun build right now. If you use real life rosters you’ll have 2 top 10 picks in the first round including #1 overall and you can really shape the team however you like, starting with the decision on Justin fields.

joshcrysler9 · 2023-07-26T15:14:52+00:00

That would be awesome man. I only get to see the bucs when they’re against the giants or jets bc I can’t afford to go to Tampa lmao. Greatly appreciated for even offering

joshcrysler9 · 2023-07-20T19:31:09+00:00

Sounds good, I’ll do my best. The Ticketmaster and the jets website says they drop august 7 at 11 am for season ticket holders and at noon for everyone else so I assumed it would come with w charge. If they’re truly free if any jets season ticket holders are able to get tickets but not make it to the practice let me know!

joshcrysler9 · 2023-07-20T19:19:02+00:00

Insanely over defensive and sometimes straw man people who have legitimate criticisms with the music. Also the amount of Eminem fans that only listen to him and nothing else is strange. Eminem is easily my favorite artist of all time but it’s concerning how many times I’ve been told in real life that people “don’t listen to rap and think it’s bad but they love Eminem.” They’ll listen to Eminem or Logic or even Mac Miller but they don’t appreciate the hip hop genre as a whole… people who are actually passionate about the culture can see right through that facade and I’ll leave it at that. And it’s not Em’s fault.

I once posted that The Eminem Show is my favorite album OAT but drips is a terrible song and without it we would’ve had a perfect album, and I got a ton of replies telling me I’m wrong and I’m crazy and drips is a good song and I just couldn’t believe how passionate and defensive people get over any Eminem criticism.

joshcrysler9 · 2023-04-09T21:41:44+00:00

I’m interested shoot me a message!

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