Jeremy Trueblood was benched last season and is now a free agent. James Lee, his replacement, didn’t do much better. They should target right tackles in free agency. 

Running Back

They drafted Allen Bradford behind LeGarrette Blount. The problem is that Blount caught 5 passes last year and Bradford caught 3. They need a different back that isn’t a liability on 3rd down.

Cornerback

Aqib Talib could definitely be suspended next season, whenever that happens. They really struggled against the pass with him injured last season.

Safety

Tanard Jackson is suspended to start next season and he could be cut as well. Can Sean Jones start in his absence? I think we’ve already established he can’t. Can 5th round pick Ahmad Black? Maybe, but do you want to count on a 5th rounder. 

Draft Needs 

Defensive End

The Buccaneers had 28 sacks in 2009 and then didn’t address the defensive end position until round 7. No surprise they only managed 26 sacks this year, tied for 2^nd fewest in the league. I wouldn’t be surprised if they double dipped at the position in the first two rounds of the draft like they did with DTs Gerald McCoy and Brian Price last year. I could see them adding a left end like Adrian Clayborn at 20 and a right end like Sam Acho in the 2^nd.

Drafted Adrian Clayborn (#20), Drafted Da’Quan Bowers (#51) 

Outside Linebacker

One or two outside linebackers should be added depending on how they feel about 2010 7^th round pick Dekoda Watson (who I personally feel fits their scheme like a glove and was a steal in the 7th).

Drafted Mason Foster (#84) 

Guard

One or two guards should be added depending on whether or not they resign Davin Joseph, who is coming off a season ending injury.

Middle Linebacker

Barrett Ruud is a free agent and all indications are that they don’t want to pay him what he wants.

Offensive Tackle

Jeremy Trueblood never lived up to the hype and was finally benched for James Lee this year, which also happened to be his contract year. If they want an upgrade over Lee longterm, they’ll take one fairly early and even if they like Lee, they could take some late round competition.

Safety

They may cut ties with Tanard Jackson this offseason after he was just suspended a year for a substance abuse violation (his 2^nd suspension for substance abuse). If they do that, they’ll need another safety to pair with Cody Grimm, their promising rookie safety. Sean Jones isn’t competent enough in coverage to start.

Drafted Ahmad Black (#151) 

Cornerback

They drafted Myron Lewis in the 3^rd round last year to be a potential future replacement for the soon to be 36 year old Ronde Barber, but they may want to add a 2^nd potential future replacement this year. Besides, they need depth anyway. They couldn’t stop anyone once Aqib Talib went down.

Drafted Anthony Gaitor (#222)