I'm going to get comfy into my favorite armchair and be GM of the Buccaneers for this bit.
With the official NFL off-season looming large on the horizon let's have a look at the Unrestricted Free Agents in Tampa. When the off-season starts, the Bucs will have 15 guys heading to Free Agency as Unrestricted Free Agents. These guys are veterans who can negotiate with any of the 32 teams in the NFL as they bid for more playing time or more money. Of those 15 guys its likely that only a handful will be back for training camp; so let's see my picks for these 15 as tempory GM of the Bucs.
Brent Grimes - stay - work out a 1 year deal with Grimes and use his ability on the field and experience off it. Brent Grimes has been around the league for awhile…show more content… When Ward was speaking out against the scheme and his playing time you would expect his performance to back up his mouth. He was rarely close to that with very little influence and the Drugs arrest for me us the icing on the cake.
Evan Smith - Bye Felicia - I don't see what Smith offers the team that a rookie can't. Smith is out the door and a rookie with potential to develop or a free agent with better upside is in.
Ryan Fitzpatrick - It's not you, it's me - Fitzpatrick was everything the Buccaneers needed when they needed it. Being able to step in and run the offense at a moment's notice is the number 1 requirement for a backup quarterback, but I'm keeping Griffen around. I'm going to go with the guy I think has more upside and in this case, I think it's the younger guy. He shouldn't be more than a guy holding a clipboard but the hope is to develop him enough to get a draft pick later down the…show more content… If he's looking for more I'll move on to a new DT; probably a free agent who should offer the better value.
Nick Folk - Don't miss the exit wide left - Folk is an average kicker and I can get that for less in Free Agency. If he had better accuracy and range than what he offered last year, he'd be back. Someone from free agency or an undrafted player is kicking next year.
Sealver Siliga - Bring your playbook - Siliga is a great guy, but that doesn't stop the run or rush the passer; much like Siliga. Sealver has a great upside but it's just not working in Tampa. He gets the chance to revive his career elsewhere.
Keith Tandy - Sign here please - I'm giving Tandy at least 1 more year. He's shown that he has fantastic potential but his play has been inconsistent. He stays to get a last chance to show what he's got and be the undisputed starter.
Garrison Sanborn - we barely knew ye Long snappers are a dime a dozen so I'm looking for better value or a player that offers more than just a good long snap.
Justin Trattou - Au revoir - Down the bottom of the depth chart and there are better players available for Vet Minimum. Trattou becomes a victim of upgrading the defensive
