…but I’m iffy about receivers in the first round. I’ve always felt you need to use your first pick for the most important positions…quarterback, offensive line, defensive line, cornerback. There are obviously some great receivers out there that went in the first round, but they need someone to get them the ball. Given that we just took a cornerback last year (who looks like he will be a franchise type player) and the offensive line appears to be young and improving, I’d lean toward defensive line and what New Era Scouting actually picked. Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech. Since Simeon Rice’s play began to decline, we’ve lacked consistent pressure on the QB. Gaines Adams still has flashes, but he needs consistent play on the other side to help free him up.

BUT, I wouldn’t be disappointed if we ended up with Maclin. I think Maclin is exactly what the Bucs “hoped” they could get in Dexter Jackson. Problem was Jackson was an enormous question mark, well Maclin has done a lot to prove his versatility.

but will Gruden use him even if he had him? We could have Adrian Peterson and Gruden still wouldn’t use him correctly. After three runs of 2-3 yards, Gruden would abandon it….

A RB wouldnt hurt although i dont rank it as highly for the Bucs draft needs as others do. It’s not like Earnest Graham was a hack and suffered a severe injury. He will be good to go, as will Caddy (hopefully). And Warrick Dunn was great when he didnt have to carry the load. Plus we have Clifton Smith as well, who if he can hold on to the ball, he would be a nice asset….

Again though, it falls on Gruden to utilize these guys correctly

but we do need more of an anchor. I would tend to lean toward Hovan.