The Bucs Like Good Players

TBO.com posted something yesterday about Derrick Harvey's pro day and how impressed Monte Kiffin was with him.

I noticed Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin showed a lot of interest in Harvey. After Harvey showed his tremendous coordination, agility and speed through numerous drills, Kiffin was one of only two scouts (Jacksonville was the other) that spent time individually talking with the Florida standout.

Harvey might be snapped up before Tampa Bay selects at No.20, but if available, expect him to be a player the Bucs takes a serious look at, especially if they trade for a playmaker that day.

Just like Jon Gruden has never met a quarterback he didn't like, Kiffin has never met a pass rusher he didn't like. Of course he was impressed with Harvey... he's projected as a first rounder. And if Harvey does fall that far, I'm sure there will be a discussion. But now with seven defensive ends on the roster, four of which have three or fewer years experience, and with other needs at defensive tackle and wide receiver, I can't imagine they spend their first round pick on another defensive end to throw in the mix. Especially at the price they're going to pay the #20 pick.

"If you watched the Super Bowl, you can't have enough good pass rushers," Kiffin said.

Now you know Kiffin is getting into his offseason cliche-speak. Really, can you have enough good players at any position? Is there any scenario you can imagine where the Buccaneers don't even consider a good player because they're already well-stocked? Please. The Bucs are just as seriously considering about a dozen other players for that first round pick. Harvey will probably already be gone, but if he's not, I don't think the Bucs take him.