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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Free Agency Settling Down

By Carl Cockerham

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) defends against Nevada Wolf Pack offensive lineman Austin Corbett (73) during the game at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) defends against Nevada Wolf Pack offensive lineman Austin Corbett (73) during the game at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) catches a pass and rushes for a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the first half of a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) catches a pass and rushes for a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the first half of a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Christian McCaffrey. 19. player. 48. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made themselves a great pick when they took Jameis Winston No. 1 overall in 2015. Here we are two years later and the Buccaneers just narrowly missed the playoffs. Winston is an ascending player still so we can look forward to more from him this year. <p>With All-Pro WR Mike Evans already at his disposal, the Buccaneers just got faster by acquiring Jackson. So the Buccaneers will be able to stretch the field on both sides and face more cover-2s. That will allow the Buccaneers to grind it out on opposing teams with the running game.</p><div class=. RB. Stanford

The man leading the way in the running game was supposed to be Doug Martin until his suspension. There’s a clause in his contract that allows the Buccaneers to get out of it in the case of drug offenses. So look for the team to waive him shortly after his suspension is up.

That leaves room for Christian McCaffrey out of Stanford to go in and pick the running game up. He can also help Winston in the passing game lining up in the slot, making him quite a weapon. The Buccaneers have an improving defense too so look for them to challenge in the NFC South.

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Christian McCaffrey

RB, Stanford

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers /

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made themselves a great pick when they took Jameis Winston No. 1 overall in 2015. Here we are two years later and the Buccaneers just narrowly missed the playoffs. Winston is an ascending player still so we can look forward to more from him this year.

With All-Pro WR Mike Evans already at his disposal, the Buccaneers just got faster by acquiring Jackson. So the Buccaneers will be able to stretch the field on both sides and face more cover-2s. That will allow the Buccaneers to grind it out on opposing teams with the running game.

The man leading the way in the running game was supposed to be Doug Martin until his suspension. There’s a clause in his contract that allows the Buccaneers to get out of it in the case of drug offenses. So look for the team to waive him shortly after his suspension is up.

That leaves room for Christian McCaffrey out of Stanford to go in and pick the running game up. He can also help Winston in the passing game lining up in the slot, making him quite a weapon. The Buccaneers have an improving defense too so look for them to challenge in the NFC South.

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