Way too early 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Depth Chart Predictions

[Bootz]

1st final 53 prediction.

QB: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask
RB: Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, Sean Tucker
Split: Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan
Flanker: Chris Godwin, Sterling Shepard
Slot: Emeka Egbuka, Rakim Jarrett, Trey Palmer
TE: Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Ko Keift, Devin Culp
LT: Tristian Wirfs, Charlie Heck
LG: Ben Bredeson, Elijah Klein
C: Graham Barton, Ben Scott
RG: Cody Mauch, Elijah Klein
RT: Luke Goedeke, Ben Chukwara

DE: Logan Hall, Elijah Roberts
NT: Vita Vea, Greg Gaines
DT: Calijah Kancey, Mike Green
Edge: Hassan Reddick, Chris Braswell
Edge: Yaya Diaby, Anthony Nelson, David Walker
ILB: Lavonte David, Sirvocea Dennis
ILB: Anthony Walker Jr, Deion Jones
CB: Jamel Dean, Benjamin Morrison
CB: Zyon McCollum, Bryce Hall
NB: Jacob Parrish, Kindle Veldor
SS: Antoine Winfield Jr, Kaevon Merriweather
FS: Tykee Smith, Christian Izien

LS:Evan Deckers
P: Riley Dixon
K: Chase McClauglin



Discuss.

[CannonFire]

Bredeson's replacement might need to be the #1 priority of our offseason next year.

Not a bad 53. Hopefully our defense improves.

[Grahamburn]

Not too many battles. I think we need to add a safety to push Merriweather off the roster.

I'd expect Tez over Palmer or Shep.

[Bootz]

Bredeson's replacement might need to be the #1 priority of our offseason next year.

Not a bad 53. Hopefully our defense improves.

If we're being honest, we're still looking for Ali's replacement at that spot. Bredeson was hot garbage at LG just like Goedeke & Feiler were.

[CannonFire]

Bredeson's replacement might need to be the #1 priority of our offseason next year.

Not a bad 53. Hopefully our defense improves.

If we're being honest, we're still looking for Ali's replacement at that spot. Bredeson was hot garbage at LG just like Goedeke & Feiler were.

That's true. That's 3 failed options in consecutive years. PFF rated Bredeson as the 93rd best guard. I mean, NO ONE in the top 92 was available that we needed to re-up him for 3 years with $12M guaranteed? They didn't think there was going to be an LG in the draft who only, at worst stunk? I mean, that would still have been an upgrade. lol

[CannonFire]

Not too many battles. I think we need to add a safety to push Merriweather off the roster.

I'd expect Tez over Palmer or Shep.

Tend to agree.

Reading up on Tez, I don't think he makes the team. Maybe if he shows he can be a return guy, he has a shot... but I think that's his only path to the roster. Return guy or bust, is my guess.

[mdb1958]

I was going to post yesterday that JJ Russell wasnt no longer on our team - well Arizona just signed him.

[__Chef__]

Slight mods 2nd edition:

QB: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask
RB: Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, Sean Tucker

X: Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka, Sterling Shepard
Z: Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka
F: Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan, Tez Johnson

TE: Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Ko Keift, Devin Culp

LT: Tristian Wirfs, Charlie Heck
LG: Ben Bredeson, Elijah Klein
C: Graham Barton, Ben Scott
RG: Cody Mauch, Elijah Klein
RT: Luke Goedeke, Ben Chukwara


DE: Logan Hall, Elijah Roberts
NT: Vita Vea, Greg Gaines
DT: Calijah Kancey, Desmond Watson
Edge: Hassan Reddick, Chris Braswell
Edge: Yaya Diaby, Anthony Nelson, David Walker

ILB: Lavonte David, Anthony Walker Jr
ILB: Sirvocea Dennis, Deion Jones

CB: Jamel Dean, Benjamin Morrison
CB: Zyon McCollum, Bryce Hall
NB: Jacob Parrish, Kindle Veldor

SS: Antoine Winfield Jr, Kaevon Merriweather
FS: Tykee Smith, Christian Izien, Shilo Sanders

LS:Evan Deckers
P: Riley Dixon
K: Chase McClauglin

[Bootz]

Slight mods:

QB: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask
RB: Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, Sean Tucker

X: Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka, Sterling Shepard
Z: Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka
F: Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan, Tez Johnson

TE: Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Ko Keift, Devin Culp

LT: Tristian Wirfs, Charlie Heck
LG: Ben Bredeson, Elijah Klein
C: Graham Barton, Ben Scott
RG: Cody Mauch, Elijah Klein
RT: Luke Goedeke, Ben Chukwara


DE: Logan Hall, Elijah Roberts
NT: Vita Vea, Greg Gaines, Desmond Watson
DT: Calijah Kancey, Mike Green
Edge: Hassan Reddick, Chris Braswell
Edge: Yaya Diaby, Anthony Nelson, David Walker

ILB: Lavonte David, Anthony Walker Jr
ILB: Sirvocea Dennis, Deion Jones

CB: Jamel Dean, Benjamin Morrison
CB: Zyon McCollum, Bryce Hall
NB: Jacob Parrish, Kindle Veldor

SS: Antoine Winfield Jr, Kaevon Merriweather
FS: Tykee Smith, Christian Izien, Shilo Sanders

LS:Evan Deckers
P: Riley Dixon
K: Chase McClauglin

24 offense
27 defense
3 STs

That's 54 players. Gotta let go of 1. I'd say there's zero chance we carry 7 DL players in a 3-4 defense.

[Phantom]

On paper, this defense doesn’t scare anyone… no lockdown corner

[mdb1958]

On paper, this defense doesn’t scare anyone… no lockdown corner

Right out of the gate it should be better than last year. Dont scare could easily grow to concern.

[mdb1958]

The biggest thing is going to be who we are moving on from and who makes the practice squad.

IR to some extent.

[Central_Buc]

On paper, this defense doesn’t scare anyone… no lockdown corner

Rookies at corner just have to see how they do.

Hey @Bootz you forgetting something someone?.....the Meat truck..

[Bootz]

On paper, this defense doesn’t scare anyone… no lockdown corner

Rookies at corner just have to see how they do.

Hey @Bootz you forgetting something someone?.....the Meat truck..

Nope

[Central_Buc]

Rookies at corner just have to see how they do.

Hey @Bootz you forgetting something someone?.....the Meat truck..

Nope

Well it's so big you can't miss it.

[Bootz]

Nope

Well it's so big you can't miss it.

If Desmond Watson makes the 53 man roster out of TC that means this roster isn't nearly as good as people thought

[Phantom]

Central_Buc, you’re in for a rude awakening.

[Central_Buc]

Central_Buc, you’re in for a rude awakening.

It's more fun than in the late 90s when Tony Danza was the Garbage pickin field goal kickin Philadelphia Eagle

[mdb1958]

Well it's so big you can't miss it.

If Desmond Watson makes the 53 man roster out of TC that means this roster isn't nearly as good as people thought

Was he ever intended to this year? One ankle and somebody better be ready. Losing to much weight to fast isnt really good either.

[Grahamburn]

Really wish we’d sign Chubb.

[Grahamburn]

On paper, this defense doesn’t scare anyone… no lockdown corner

Morrison is that if healthy. So is Dean. And McCollum showed it early in the season.

CB depth is a strength.

[Phantom]

When was the last time 21-32 ranked defense win the championship

[Grahamburn]

When was the last time 21-32 ranked defense win the championship

The Giants were 25th in 2011.

[Grahamburn]

Bucs were last of course. Aaron Rodgers was the MVP. w o w

[mdb1958]

Really wish we’d sign Chubb.

Miami Dolphin Chubb?

[Obsolete]

Bredeson's replacement might need to be the #1 priority of our offseason next year.

Not a bad 53. Hopefully our defense improves.

If we're being honest, we're still looking for Ali's replacement at that spot. Bredeson was hot garbage at LG just like Goedeke & Feiler were.

Was hoping Elijah Klein would develop into that role. Dude straight up pushes people but his pass pro isnt exactly...pro.

[Bootz]

Really wish we’d sign Chubb.

Miami Dolphin Chubb?

Cleveland Brown Chubb

[mdb1958]

Miami Dolphin Chubb?

Cleveland Brown Chubb

I don't follow.

[Bootz]

Cleveland Brown Chubb

I don't follow.

RB Nick Chubb. 35th pick of the 2018 NFL draft from the University of Georgia. Has spent his entire career with the Cleveland Browns. 4x Pro Bowler, 2nd Team All Pro in 2022. I know it's not Jason Harris or Troy Green, UDFAs from ICDC College. But you should know who Nick Chubb is.

[Central_Buc]

Cleveland Brown Chubb

I don't follow.

Charlie Brown Chuck

[Bootz]

If we're being honest, we're still looking for Ali's replacement at that spot. Bredeson was hot garbage at LG just like Goedeke & Feiler were.

Was hoping Elijah Klein would develop into that role. Dude straight up pushes people but his pass pro isnt exactly...pro.

If Opeta doesn't get injured last offseason I doubt Klein makes the roster. I gave him the edge this year because I'm always skeptical of OL coming off knee injuries. But you're right. He's got a lot to get better at.

[Barnzy]

I expect Jake Majors to be the backup C.

That depth chart would look a lot better with a Trey Hendrickson trade or Devin Lloyd trade. Or both.

Even a Justin Simmons signing to push Merriweather to a PS player. All our safeties are tiny so it's not surprise they were all banged up last season.

[acmillis]

I don't follow.

RB Nick Chubb. 35th pick of the 2018 NFL draft from the University of Georgia. Has spent his entire career with the Cleveland Browns. 4x Pro Bowler, 2nd Team All Pro in 2022. I know it's not Jason Harris or Troy Green, UDFAs from ICDC College. But you should know who Nick Chubb is.

...never heard of her!

[mdb1958]

I don't follow.

RB Nick Chubb. 35th pick of the 2018 NFL draft from the University of Georgia. Has spent his entire career with the Cleveland Browns. 4x Pro Bowler, 2nd Team All Pro in 2022. I know it's not Jason Harris or Troy Green, UDFAs from ICDC College. But you should know who Nick Chubb is.

I went straight to Bradley Chubb and I'm not sure I'd want him either.

[Grahamburn]

RB Nick Chubb. 35th pick of the 2018 NFL draft from the University of Georgia. Has spent his entire career with the Cleveland Browns. 4x Pro Bowler, 2nd Team All Pro in 2022. I know it's not Jason Harris or Troy Green, UDFAs from ICDC College. But you should know who Nick Chubb is.

I went straight to Bradley Chubb and I'm not sure I'd want him either.

He's under contract until 2028. But, I can see how you might make that mistake.