Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Projected offensive depth chart for 2019

Tight Ends 

O.J Howard, Cameron Brate, Antony Auclair, Tanner Hudson

The Bucs have one of the league’s best tight end tandems in Howard and Brate. Although Arians has traditionally not utilized tight ends in his schemes, he hasn’t had a tight end this talented since Heath Miller during his time in Pittsburgh.

Coming off the first season of a new six-year deal signed last offseason, Brate looks to rebound from a disappointing campaign. He was hounded by nagging injuries for most of the season, but still managed to score six touchdowns. He is one of Winston’s favorite targets, especially in the red zone.

Howard was the Bucs’ first-round pick two years ago and, despite missing the last couple of games to injury, continued to show rapid improvement much like Godwin, his draft classmate. He posted 34 catches for 565 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games played and showed an ability to break for a big play time and again. Much like Brate, he will be a key piece of the Buccaneers attack moving forward.

Auclair and Hudson are the two latest undrafted free agent finds by Licht, who has shown a real knack for finding these diamonds in the rough.

Auclair impressed in limited spots last season and Hudson is making a name for himself on the practice field, as well as playing well in the loss to Pittsburgh. It’s not hard to assume they make it onto the roster as the third and fourth tight ends heading into the regular season.

Offensive Line 

Donovan Smith, Ali Marpet, Ryan Jensen, Alex Cappa, Demar Dotson, Caleb Benenoch, Earl Watford, Cole Boozer, Josh LeRibeus

The starting offensive line of Smith (left tackle), Marpet (left guard), Jensen (center), Cappa (right guard) and Dotson (right tackle) is largely set. Benenoch could start at right guard instead of Cappa, but based on how well Cappa has played during camp and during the first preseason game, the job is likely his to lose.

This is a mostly veteran offensive line that knows what they need to do come Sunday afternoons. They just need to do better than last year. Hopefully, they are up to the task.

If he doesn’t start, Benenoch will be the multi-position backup, as he can play four of the five spots on the line. Watford and Boozer can play both guard spots. Former Redskins starter LeRibeus can play center and guard as well. Versatility will be key among the backup offensive linemen.