GM Mark Dominik and HC Greg Schiano were not willing to just sit still and wait for what player may possibly fall to the Buccaneers selection in the 3rd round of this years draft. The Bucs had their bulls eye on getting their next great linebacker and they pulled the trigger. Dominik lands a trade with the Houston Texans giving the Texans their 3rd round selection and their 4th round selection that they had acquired in earlier trades. In return, the Bucs get the Texans 2nd round and 7th round selections. The Buccaneers then use the 2nd round, number 58 overall, to grab Nebraska Corrhusker's ILB LaVonte David. At 6-foot-1, 233-pounds David had 285 tackles in 27 starts over two seasons at Nebraska. He had a school-record 152 in 2010, when he was the Big 12 defensive newcomer of the year. Last season, the senior had 133 tackles, 5½ sacks and 13 tackles for loss in being named a second-team Associated Press All-American. Overall for the Cornhuskers, he had 28 tackles for loss, 11½ sacks, 10 pass breakups and two interceptions. Nobody knows what any player may or may not actually develop into at the NFL level. But one thing is for certain. The Buccaneers had a clear and decisive plan of attack for getting targeted play makers in this year's draft. And no matter what draft selection they may find themselves at for any moment they find a way to go get their guy. Great job Mark Dominik and staff.
I like the pick of Lavonte David. The kid flies all over the field and he is a very productive player. My biggest concern is his size and i think he could use some bulk but when you watch him play he doesn't look undersized at all.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the fact that were we very active in the draft and attacked our priorities/plans.