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a role this year as he might have expected Peyton Barber Jersey , the season isn’t going the way the Buccaneers hoped, and his thumb hurts.So he’s spending today seeing if he’s going to be well enough to participate.According to聽Eduardo Encina of the Tampa Bay Times, Jackson is in New York today getting a second opinion on his thumb injury, after seeing a local specialist yesterday.He was listed as questionable last week, and had a brace on his left hand during practice. But he played 36 snaps in their win over the 49ers.But questionable also applies to his own future in Tampa. He didn’t deny reports that he asked for a trade, and his lack of a connection with quarterback Jameis Winston has been a thing all year.He had three catches for 19 yards last week, and there has been a big difference in his production between weeks with Winston and Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback.“The thing with DeSean (Sunday) is we just flat missed him five times,” coach Dirk Koetter said. “One was a tough over-the-top shot that Jameis overthrew but there were four other times that DeSean was open and we just missed him. We didn’t miss many throws yesterday, but the ones we did miss unfortunately were mostly to DeSean.”Winston has completed 39.4 percent of his passes to Jackson, while Fitzpatrick has completed 71.1 percent. Fitzpatrick also borrowed Jackson’s clothes in one of the high-water marks of their season.Jackson’s still a deep threat when they find him, but depending on what they hear from the doctor today, it’s unclear whether he’ll remain one. This year’s class will be as pivotal as ever."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2016 NFL DraftInjuriesFree AgencyGame FilmNFL DraftRoster MovesDraft Priorities For The Tampa Bay BuccaneersNew,19commentsThis year’s class will be as pivotal as ever.EDTShareTweetShareShareDraft Priorities For The Tampa Bay BuccaneersQuinnen Williams would be the perfect pick for the Bucs at number five. Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsCan you smell that? No, it’s not what the Rock is cooking. That’s the smell of the NFL Draft - the world’s most glorious springtime event - creeping right around the corner. Yes, that’s right. We are officially less than six weeks away at the time of this article’s posting. Now that the bulk of free agency has come and gone, fans and pundits have a better, clearer picture of what teams will need to do at the end of April. When it comes to draft priorities, many factors can come into play. Availability, need, price, cap situation, future contracts, etc. can all play their part in a decision. What about the Bucs? What are their priorities in this year’s draft? Well, I’m glad you asked. The following are listed in order from least to most important.5) Wide ReceiverA year ago, this was easily the deepest spot on the team.Now, there is still a lot of talent http://www.buccaneerslockerroom.com/auth...vita-vea-jersey , but there is also a lot of uncertainty.After trading DeSean Jackson to the Philadelphia Eagles and losing Adam Humphries to the Tennessee Titans in free agency, the Bucs have to replace 117 receptions, 1,590 yards, and nine touchdowns from 2018’s passing attack. They also have to replace dependable targets, as both players averaged a combined 68.4% catch rate. Humphries also caught more first downs out of the slot than any other slot receiver in the NFL last year.The loss of Adam Humphries may sting more than fans realize.Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsAs of right now, the Bucs’ first four receivers are Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Justin Watson, and Breshad Perriman. It’s pretty obvious that Tampa Bay needs a couple of more bodies at the positions, both for depth and production purposes. They are plenty of receivers that produced in college that will be found late in the draft. Same names to consider are Hunter Renfrow, David Sills V, or even Jalen Hurd. 4) LinebackerThis one is pretty obvious with the departure of Kwon Alexander. But when you really take a look at Tampa Bay’s roster, it’s even more obvious that this is a spot in need of major help.The only problem with that is, this year’s draft is very deep when it comes to talent at linebacker. If the Bucs don’t take one at number five, then there is a good chance they don’t take one at all. There’s always the chance they trade back and get a Devin Bush in the middle of the first round, but even that’s a risky proposition that should be carefully mulled over. There are major holes on this part of the roster. Outside of Alexander, no one really knows if Kendell Beckwith will come back from his 2018 injury or how Lavonte David - or the other linebackers - will perform in a 3-4 system. The though of moving Carl Nassib to outside linebacker makes sense, but there is still a major question mark with Jason Pierre-Paul. He was traded from the New York Giants due to concerns of how effective he’d be in a 3-4. Will the Bucs try and force him into that role or will they keep him on board and put him in the right position to succeed?If Pierre-Paul is cut, traded, or isn’t moved to linebacker, then the recent signings of Shaq Barrett and Deone Bucannon should help the unit, but there will certainly be questions as the draft draws closer. 3) Offensive LineDespite securing left tackle Donovan Smith for the next three seasons, there is still a hole at right guard and questions at center/right tackle when it comes to the immediate future. Alex Cappa is still a major unknown at the right guard spot. Ryan Jensen did not live up to his hefty salary. Demar Dotson is getting older and is wearing down. Both Dotson and Jensen could be gone by 2020, depending on either player’s performance in 2019. Tampa Bay needs to find a long-term solution for at least one of these spots in case attrition catches up to one - or all - of the aforementioned players. There are still some questions regarding Tampa Bay’s offensive line.Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY SportsThere are a few top-tier talents in the draft and one really couldn’t fault the Bucs for taking a guard or tackle as early as the second round, depending on the player of course. 2) SecondaryWhile the perception of concern is definitely warranted Peyton Barber Jersey , there is still a lot of youth and talent that could break through if the correct coaching can be had. Tampa Bay has invested six total draft picks - including a first-rounder and three second-rounders - and has spent 14.3% (on average) of its cap on the secondary since 2016. Vernon Hargreaves III, the franchise’s first-round pick in 2016, has had terrible injury luck, but has shown promise during his career. The jury is still out on Justin Evans, Carlton Davis III, and M.J. Stewart - the team’s trio of second rounders - as well. But Evans, Davis III, and Jordan Whitehead have all shown major flashes of potential too, it’s not just Hargreaves that has looked good at times. IF these players can come together and live up to expectations (and draft position), then the Bucs already have a solid nucleus to rely on for the next few years. But just in case those guys don’t pan out, it wouldn’t hurt to have a young, cheap backup and there are no shortage of those in this year’s draft. The potential is there for this group to make some major strides in 2019. So much so that if the Bucs decided to wait until the later rounds to take a defensive back, I wouldn’t mind at all.1) Defensive LineI can’t wait to feel the gust of wind that is the collective breath of Tampa Bay fans cursing my name from Florida. How can defensive line be a priority after the Bucs drafted Vita Vea in the first round of 2018? Especially with Gerald McCoy and Pierre-Paul on the roster?That’s the key, both of latter-mentioned players likely won’t be on the roster next year - or possibly even this year. Is it time for Tampa Bay to begin bracing for life post-Gerald McCoy?Aaron Doster-USA TODAY SportsCombine that with the fact the 2019 draft is STACKED with talent at the position, it almost seems like a no-brainer for the Bucs to pick a defensive lineman early this year. Taking a player like a Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams, Josh Allen or Ed Oliver in the first round could have seriously positive implications when it comes to on-field production and cap management over the next few years. In today’s NFL, it’s apparent how valuable a good pass rush is when it comes to winning. The stars don’t align often in Tampa Bay, but they have in this situation and the Bucs must take advantage. Keep in mind, just because free agency is over doesn’t mean that potential roster turnover is no longer a possibility for most teams, it’s far from it. There is still plenty of time for teams to cut or add players. If the Bucs make a move in that regard, it could change the order of this list, but this is it for now.