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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2017 NFL Mock Draft

By Kyle Davis

Oct 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass in the first half against the Oakland Raiders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass in the first half against the Oakland Raiders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 29, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) drops back to pass against the Kansas Jayhawks in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) drops back to pass against the Kansas Jayhawks in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

#4.  Patrick Mahomes – QB – Texas Tech

In the 4th round, the Bucs add an experienced quarterback to their depth chart.  When you have an athletic, dual-threat, gunslinger of a Quarterback, why not add another one?

The Bucs do like their current backup QB, Mike Glennon.  He is your NFL Prototypical QB, big body, strong arm, etc.  However, Glennon’s contract is up after this season, and it would be no surprise to anybody to see him test the free agency waters.

Patrick Mahomes is a 3 year starter for Texas Tech, and you could say he’s played pretty well.  After finishing last season with 364 completions on 573 pass attempts, you can guess that this guy likes to throw the football.  But to pad those throws, he threw for 4,653 yards, 36 TD’s, and 15 interceptions.

This season though, he is on track to surpass all of those numbers.  His completion rate has jumped, he’s thrown much less interceptions, and his QBR has jumped up as well.  And oh yea, he just tied the FBS single game record for passing yards in a single game with 734 yards.  That is a not a typo.  (He also rushed for 85 yards)

Patrick Mahomes could very well be the real deal, and could shine at the professional level.  Of course he would take a backseat to Winston, but should be a more than capable backup.

Of course, the Bucs could resign Glennon or bring in a Veteran QB at a bargain to coach up Winston.  But this is the solution I see best fit.

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