It came with a mixed review from the fanbase when BUCS came in 19th in the first round of the NFL Draft and 19th in Ohio State’s wide receiver. On the other hand, Egbuka is an NFL-enabled talent as sophisticated as they come. The fact that he was available at age 19 was a surprise in itself. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay needed more help on the defensive side, with several first-round prospects available with edge rushing, internal linebackers and defensive backs.
A common reason for concern for people who are not in favor of the choice is “Why go to an offensive player when there are some holes to meet the defense?” Whether someone is for or against the pick, the Bucs have a clear direction moving forward in a wide receiver position. Draft of Emeka Egbuka BUCS shows that the team has a succession plan in place.
The reason for taking Emeka Egbuka makes sense for Bucs
Bucs Wr Emeka Egbuka – Photo: USA Today
Mike Evans will be 32 by the time the 2025 season begins, making it the last year of his current contract. Chris Godwin has just signed a three-year contract but may not be ready by the start of the season due to an ankle dislocation. Egbuka was able to be extremely challenged with Jalen McMillan as a wide receiver with three strings, while also being able to hire some reps to take a break to keep them healthy for another run towards the postseason and Super Bowl.
As Egbuka is the first pick, Tampa Bay has a fifth year option. The hypothesis is that Evans signed another two-year contract after this season, just as he went to the market, and then retired. Godwin’s contract has also risen, like Macmillan. The Bucs are being prepared with Egbuka signing contracts as two more seasons, perhaps number one or number two receivers.
“I felt that this was a choice for the future, but I felt that it was a choice for the present,” said Jason Licht, general manager of Bucs. I said on Thursday. “You saw what happened last year – we got some injuries and the coach did a great job with what we had, but added another great addition [wide] Receiver… Todd [Bowles] I think he told you all in March, “Good crime can help defend.” Scoring points. Adding him to the mix is exciting. “J-Mac” (Jalen McMillan) [Emeka] Now, not only for the future, but also now, and yet, we have an elite room with Chris [Godwin] And microphone [Evans].
“Chris is still on track, and we are still filming with him for the first week. [the fact that] He was Todd’s player [Bowles] And then me and our staff – obviously there were a lot of meetings – but Todd and I said at the end of the day we had some players and “If this player is here, we’ll take him and we’ll be happy with him.”
The Bucks will be defensive after choosing Emekae Gubuka in Round 1.
Bucs Wr Emeka Egbuka – Photo: USA Today
What Egbuka’s choice also says about the Tampa Bay front office is that they prefer round two, three and even more defensive outlook. It’s very likely that all the remaining drafts in Tampa Bay are on defense.
The Bucs need corners, safety, internal linebackers, and another edge lash when everything is said and done. When the Bucs rose in the first round, those outlooks were plenty, but they still chose Egbuka. Licht has done his best job in the middle round, but it could all be from one side of the ball.
“We went through all these scenarios and made it a pain last month,” began Licht. “If these guys are sitting here, who will it be? Todd and [Bowles] I get through it every day with him, text him late at night… well, he’s early in the morning [guy]I don’t text him at 3am. He’s insane. maniac.
“So, I’ll look into all of these scenarios. ‘If these four players are here, if this position group is here, is it still okay that he is on top?’ If he wasn’t okay with that, I wouldn’t have done it, and he was. ”
