The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made some additions to the o-line, but will they work out right away?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went a long way to improving their offensive line in the 2024 NFL Draft, but they still face a few unknowns.in the first round to play center, and also picked up some more depth on the line with UTEP's Elijah Klein.
Luke Goedeke also impressed at his new position on the right side, ranking 27th in PFF overall grade among all tackles. There are quite a few question marks along Tampa Bay's interior offensive line, where first-round pickThe tackles are certainly a big part of Tampa Bay's line, and the duo of Wirfs and Goedeke are arguably one of the better ones in the league if Goedeke continues his strong play from last year. There are, however, indeed some big questions on Tampa Bay's offensive line.
Cody Mauch had a bit of a rough rookie year, so he'll need to take a jump in Year 2. Additionally, the other spot at guard will be occupied by either Bredeson or Opeta —played rather poorly for the Giants last year while Opeta doesn't have a lot of starting experience after coming from the Eagles last season.
It will certainly be interesting to see how it goes in 2024. The Bucs' line could be middling again if Mauch, Barton and Opeta or Bredeson struggle to get going, but if they click, Tampa Bay could have fixed one of its biggest problems heading into next year.River Wells is a sports journalist from St. Petersburg, Florida, who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2021.
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