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Bucs GM Jason Licht on Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.

The #1 story coming out of the NFL Draft is the Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. right after handing Kirk Cousins $180 million. Whether they like it or not, it is going to be a cloud hanging over the entire organization for several years, something Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot will have to answer endless questions about.

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Buccaneers GM Licht Crushed This Year’s Draft

Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht has absolutely killed the draft since 2016. And this one was no exception. He came into this draft with a big list of needs and proceeded to address every last one of them (except for ILB, but they got a UDFA, so maybe that’s what he was banking on).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Wire / 1 hour ago

Grading the Bucs' 2024 NFL draft class

For many NFL teams, the 2024 NFL Draft is a dramatic spectacle filled with big gambles. For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was an orderly affair that featured no trades by the Bucs for the first time in 11 years.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Wire / April 28

Bucs GM Jason Licht broke an 11-year streak with 2024 draft class

Jason Licht has done many things during his tenure as general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but one thing he had never done was get through an entire NFL draft without making a single trade.

Jason Licht: 'We’ve Hit On Another One' With Graham Barton

Just as much as the Bucs have been building the defensive trenches by selecting Logan Hall and Calijah Kancey with their top draft picks in the past two years, general manager Jason Licht and the rest of the front office have placed a high priority on drafting and developing the next era of the offensive line.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Nation / April 25

Final Buccaneers 7-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft

Let’s take a final stab at the 2024 Bucs draft class before the fireworks start. The Buccaneers find their roster in good overall shape entering the 2024 NFL Draft, which opens at 8 p.m.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 22

Jason Licht’s Draft Testing Average Preferences

Every general manager has certain preferences that will guide the positioning of their draft boards. It’s not a perfect science, but at the same time there will be certain markers that will create buckets or pockets that players will fall in to.

Jason Licht News / Yardbarker / April 18

Plotting a winning strategy for Buccaneers in 2024 NFL Draft

Although Tampa Bay won the NFC South for the third straight season in 2023, head coach Todd Bowles and GM Jason Licht must patch a flawed roster.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield has surprising comments about his free agency

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The '300+ yards in the wild-card round' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Wire / April 18

Bucs' 2024 NFL draft scenarios: Cornerback

The trade of longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis III pushed the potential need to draft a corner to the forefront. While the Bucs will want to see if Zyon McCollum has what it takes to start, they’re not likely to start the 2024 season without a backup plan, or at the very least some added depth.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 17

Three Perfect Draft Fits For The Buccaneers Offense

The NFL draft is about a week away. At this point, we have talked about who the Tampa Bay Buccaneers might draft and who they should draft. We all have our favorite names highlighted and have mocked those guys to the Bucs a dozen (or more) different times.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 15

Bucs Sign 2 Players To Add Trench Depth

He’s baaaackkk. The Bucs and defensive end Will Gholston have come to terms on another deal that will keep the longtime-fan favorite in Tampa Bay for another year, his 12th in red, white and pewter.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 15

NFC Notes: Jason Licht, Raheem Morris, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Bucs GM Jason Licht detailed his past process of moving around in the first round of the draft. “In the past, our trade ups and trade downs, we’ve started that process typically around now,” Licht said, via PFT.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 15

Behind The Scenes Look At The Bucs Re-Signing Mike Evans

“He wants to be a Buc for life.” That is what Bucs wide receiver and franchise icon Mike Evans told his agent, Deryk Gilmore, just before re-signing on the dotted line with a new two-year, $41 million deal.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 15

A Bucket of Buccaneers First Round Targets

Last week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht met with the media to answer questions. He provided a lot of good insight to several interesting questions regarding the upcoming NFL draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Wire / April 14

What happens on an official NFL draft prospect visit?

Every year, NFL teams are allowed to schedule up to 30 private visits with top draft prospects at their respective team facilities, giving them a chance to spend valuable 1-on-1 time with some of the players they may end up selecting.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / April 14

What Is A Bucs’ Top 30 Visit Like?

Part of the draft process each year is every NFL team hosting visits with prospects that they may potentially want to draft. Each organization, including the Bucs, gets up to 30 players to bring in to the team facility to get to know them more on a personal level.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 13

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht addresses negotiations with key players

The Buccaneers have had success so far this offseason in retaining several key members of the 2023 team which won the NFC South.

Every NFL Hall of Fame coach's final season

The '300+ yards in the wild-card round' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / April 12

Jason Licht Reveals The Kind Of Players Bucs Need In 2024 NFL Draft

Bucs general manager Jason Licht has one simple goal when it comes to the NFL Draft. “We want to kick ass every year in the draft,” Licht said to the local media at his pre-draft press conference on Thursday afternoon.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 11

Buccaneers GM addresses possibly drafting a quarterback

Could Tampa Bay select a QB?

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The '300+ yards in the wild-card round' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / April 11

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht talks about new kickoff rule and how it affects NFL Draft evaluations

The NFL kickoff is going to look very different in 2024 and beyond, and that could have an effect on how NFL general managers evaluate talent ahead of the NFL Draft. At least that appears to be the case for Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 3

Buccaneers GM embracing 'part of our culture' amid predictions

The GM is among noteworthy members of the Buccaneers who have clapped back amid unflattering predictions regarding the club for a second consecutive offseason.

Insider suggests Buccaneers could take QB in first round of 2024 NFL Draft

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles: 'We're not trying to win the offseason'

Buccaneers co-owner grateful for doubters before, after playoff run

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The '300+ yards in the wild-card round' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / March 26