Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 Targets in 2020 NFL Draft to jumpstart Tom Brady era

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with the media during a press conference after the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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8. Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma

Yes, the Buccaneers have Tom Brady and sure he’ll likely play another 2-3 years — but that’s it. So the Bucs should think about setting themselves up beyond Brady and drafting a quarterback to sit behind him in 2020 makes sense. Taking Jalen Hurts is ideal for a couple of reasons.

For starters, the former Alabama signal-caller showed he’s capable of playing in offenses that employ pro-style concepts. While he’s still raw in some areas, he offers traits like his deep ball accuracy, arm strength and mobility. He’s been praised for his leadership skills and he can come in a pick up new concepts, which he showcased in transferring to Oklahoma.

Brady isn’t young and it’s not unreasonable to think that an injury is possible. If he does go down, Hurts is capable of coming in and filling in for spot starts. Thanks to his escapability he could mask some issues that plagued the Bucs offensive line in 2019. With his deep ball accuracy and great arm strength, he is ideally suited for Bruce Arians’ offense.

Hurts is still growing as a passer which is a positive sign for any team drafting him. He would likely be available late Day 2 or early Day 3 as a fourth-round option. Another possibility is Washington’s Jacob Eason.

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