Just Blog Baby 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Post Combine Round One
By Chase Ruttig
Nov 29, 2013; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Bulls linebacker Khalil Mack (46) makes a tackle on Bowling Green Falcons running back William Houston (32) during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bowling Green beat Buffalo 24 to 7. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
#7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Khalil Mack, OLB Buff
Rory’s Take: Mack can be a nice 43 defensive end if he adds some meat to him and continues to develop some moves. He bends the edge well and converts speed to power, but he needs to refine his game a little more. The Bucs need to assist McCoy with an outside pass rush especially with a primarily zone system coming in.
Chase’s Take: Mack is the consensus second best pass rusher (if you still believe in Clowney) in this draft and should be one of the first two names called. Tampa Bay is likely going to mold their team in the way Lovie Smith succeeded as a head coach in Chicago through the defense so if the talented Mack is available at #7 still this is a no-brainer.
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