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Buccaneers
NFC SouthOFF: Wide ZoneDEF: Aggressive Multiple
1st Pick
#15
Scheme ConfidenceTier 2Partial Continuity
Todd Bowles returns as head coach and continues calling the defense, bringing full continuity to his aggressive multiple scheme. His 34.2% blitz rate last season aligns perfectly with his career 35.4% average, showing consistent implementation of his man-blitz philosophy. The change comes on offense with new coordinator Zac Robinson, whose empirical cluster projects a shotgun spread system emphasizing wide zone concepts. Robinson's 81.6% career shotgun rate represents a significant jump from Tampa Bay's 65.6% last season under Josh Grizzard. The scheme confidence drops to partial continuity due to this offensive transition, though Robinson's empirical data provides solid footing for the wide zone projection.
Positional Needs
TEHIGH
6.2
LBHIGH
6.0
EDGEHIGH
5.6
WRMODERATE
4.7
DBMODERATE
4.3
OLMODERATE
4.2
QBMODERATE
4.1
RBMODERATE
3.5
IDLLOW
2.6
Coaching & Scheme
Head CoachTodd Bowles
OC
Zac RobinsonNew
DC
Todd Bowles
Wide ZoneHigh conf
Outside zone rushing, play-action, bootleg
Source: empirical
Aggressive MultipleHigh conf
Blitz-heavy, disguised pressures, versatile fronts
Source: empirical
2026 Draft Capital
Rd 1
#15
Rd 2
#46
Rd 3
#77
Rd 4
#116
Rd 5
#155
Rd 6
#195
Rd 7
#229
Key Roster Moves
ADDED9
DTA'Shawn RobinsonCAR$10.0M
MLBAlex AnzaloneDET$8.5M
RBKenneth GainwellPIT$7.0M
DTAl-Quadin MuhammadDET$4.0M
DBMiles KillebrewPIT$1.8M
LOST24
DELogan Hall→ HOU
SSJ.T. Gray→ PHI
WRMike Evans→ SF
CBJamel Dean→ PIT
CBKindle Vildor→ NE
Roster Traits & Gaps
Arm Talent
480.12 gap
Scheme weight: 0.9×
Decision Making
460.17 gap
Scheme weight: 1.1×
Mobility & Playmaking
540.09 gap
Scheme weight: 1.4× (critical)
Pocket Presence
470.11 gap
Scheme weight: 0.8×
Production Volume
64
Scheme weight: 0.9×
QB
Roster Overview1
Baker MayfieldAGE1YR
84
Key Concerns
▸Tight end receiving ability at 17 out of 100 creates a large hole in Robinson's wide zone system that relies on versatile pass catchers.
▸Both starting edge rushers Diaby and Nelson have expiring contracts, creating potential depth issues for Bowles' blitz-heavy scheme.
▸Linebacker coverage at 38 and run defense at 26 out of 100 leaves major gaps in a defense that asks linebackers to do everything.
▸Interior offensive line athleticism at 31 out of 100 doesn't match the mobility demands of wide zone blocking schemes.
▸Wide receiver route running at 37 out of 100 limits the precision needed for Robinson's passing concepts to function efficiently.
Top Prospect Fits · 15 shown
1
LB
Anthony Hill#5
Do-It-All LB83
fit
2
EDGE
David Bailey#10
Pass Rush Specialist82
fit
3
LB
Sonny Styles#9
Do-It-All LB81
fit
4
OL
Monroe Freeling#15
Athletic Blocker81
fit
5
OL
Kamryn Waites#25
Mauler81
fit
6
LB
Kyle Louis#14
Balanced LB80
fit
7
RB
Jeremiyah Love#1
Do-It-All Back80
fit
8
IDL
Ethan Hurkett#13
Interior Pass Rusher77
fit