Jason Licht did not start off strong as the general manager of the Bucs when it came to drafting.
Some of his early draft classes are some of the worst in franchise history if we are being honest. Specifically the 2016 class where they traded up to draft Roberto Aguayo who lasted one year after being an all-time great college kicker at Florida State.
But like most things in life, failure can lead to lessons learned, and Jason Licht is a prime example of that. His recent run of free agency and trades, paired with his draft classes, has the Bucs with one of the more complete rosters in the entire NFL. That roster has now become a talking point for analysts who cover the league, most recently on ESPN by Kevin Clark on their program, NFL Live.
“The way the Buccaneers draft now is for value. They’re drafting because their roster is so good … Jason Licht is one of the best GMs in all of football.”
Licht has earned that distinction in recent years as we mentioned.
It isn’t just his roster building, though; it is also how well he handles the constant turnover of their coaching staff year to year. They have lost their playcaller the last two years, and he has shown continued support for Todd Bowles that has allowed the players on the roster to continue to develop.
It all plays a part in the success that the team is having right now.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Analyst praises Bucs current approach to roster building, NFL Draft
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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