We here at the Bucstop would like to welcome back two potential starters, as well as welcome in a new secret weapon and other signed draft picks
Michael Koenen
Position: Punter/Kick Off Specialist
Years Pro: 6
College: Western Washington
Acquired: Unrestricted Free Agent… wait, Dominik went out and spent money on a free agent? Pop the champagne!
Size: 5’11, 198 lbs
Pros: Booming leg, excellent at kickoffs, proven
Cons: 6 year contract?
2011 Outlook: With the 6 year contract, Koenen will be the Bucs punter and kick-off guy this year. Expect to see a ton of touchbacks on kickoffs.
Future Outlook: 6 year deal ensures the Bucs will be using Koenen’s services for the next few years
Luke Stocker
Position: Tight End
Years Pro: Rookie
College: Tennessee
Acquired: 2011 Draft, 4th Round
Size: 6’5, 258 lbs
Pros: Very good hands, makes tough catches in traffic, large
Cons: Needs work on blocking, especially run blocking
2011 Outlook: The Bucs love having weapons for Josh Freeman, and Stocker will be one. He will create open space in the middle of the field and be a great addition for the red zone
Future Outlook: If he pans out, he will be Kellen Winslow III, minus the rants about being a soldier
Please READ MORE for Anthony Gaitor, Ahmad Black, Davin Joseph and Jeremy Trueblood.
Anthony Gaitor
Position: Cornerback
Years Pro: Rookie
College: FIU
Acquired: 2011 Draft, 7th Round
Size: 5’10, 177 lbs
Pros: Fast (4.5 40), quick acceleration, high jumping ability
Cons: Small, needs strength, needs to work on tackling
2011 Outlook: Gaitor seems to be 4th or 5th on the depth chart right now, but with a solid preseason could work his way to a solid 4th. If he is there and excels on special teams, he makes the 53 squad. Otherwise Practice squad is his final destination.
Future Outlook: Mark Dominik’s track record with late round draft picks is proven, so hopefully Gaitor will be a steal with his speed and ability to cover.
Ahmad Black
Position: Safety
Years Pro: Rookie
College: Florida
Acquired: 2011 Draft, 5th Round
Size: 5’10, 184 lbs
Pros: Ball-hawk, experienced special teams player, run stuffer
Cons: Slower than desired, did not prepare well for combine
2011 Outlook: Having played an extraordinary amount of special teams at UF, Black seems to figure perfectly as a backup Safety and special teams player
Future Outlook: Although his speed is a concern, Black could fill in perfectly as a Safety in the Cover 2 down the road with experience
Davin Joseph
Position: Right Guard
Years Pro: 5
College: Oklahoma
Acquired: 2006 Draft, 1st Round
Size: 6’3, 313 lbs
Pros: A force on the line, biggest hands you will ever see, superb run blocker
Cons: Sometimes pancakes players too well and gets called for holding
2011 Outlook: Introducing your 2011 starting Right Guard, Davin Joseph
Future Outlook: Introducing your 2012-2015 starting Right Guard, Davin Joseph
Jeremy Trueblood
Position: Right Tackle
Years Pro: 5
College: Boston College
Acquired: 2006 Draft, 2nd Round
Size: 6’8, 320 lbs
Pros: Massive size, Run Blocking, great attitude, a lot of motivation for this season
Cons: False start, 65, offense, 5 yard penalty, repeat 1st down, too easy to make vampire jokes
2011 Outlook: Was beat out by James Lee last season after Trueblood went down to injury, so now Trueblood has to fight for his position. Right now, it’s an even fight
Future Outlook: If Trueblood beats out James Lee for starting Right Tackle, look for his 2 year contract to get extended to shore up the right side of the line for years to come
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