Let's take a look at the offense

Now that we've said our piece about the potential defensive depth chart, let's turn to the offense.

Again, we have no idea what might transpire between now and training camp. The roster is still a work-in-progress. So, please don't hold me to this beyond, say, today.

Anyway, here goes:

QB: Jeff Garcia

RB: Earnest Graham

FB: B.J. Askew

LT: Luke Petitgout

LG: Arron Sears

C: Jeff Faine

RG: Davin Joseph

RT: Jeremy Trueblood

TE: Alex Smith

WR: Joey Galloway

WR: Michael Clayton

I struggled with two positions in particular: left tackle and the No. 2 receiver. At left tackle, Donald Penn was surprisingly solid last season after Petitgout went down with that season-ending knee injury. It's hard to ask any more of the guy. But IF Petitgout is completely recovered and performs well in camp, I can't see how they would keep him on the bench. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think so, especially considering the Bucs have far more money invested in him.

At receiver, I know I'm going to catch a lot of hell for this choice. But here's my rationale: Ike Hilliard is getting older. Even he will admit that. And we all agree the Bucs need a more dynamic playmaker at that spot. Clayton, if given the chance, has an opportunity to be that guy. He, of course, has to make good on that opportunity. That's up to him. But I get the sense he might at least get the chance this season. I'm basing this on conversations with people in the know and a general sense I get. Of course, this may be a moot point if the Bucs address the position in the draft or if new acquisition Antonio Bryant proves to be a valuable asset, but we can only stick with what we know at the moment. Remember, Bryant hasn't played since 2006. We've got no clue what he'll look like right out of the gate.

You might take some issue with running back, too, but here's my two cents there: I think it will be a by-committee approach, with Gruden going with the hot hand. But I think Graham will get the call early in games, and then things will go from there.

Comments

[The King]

we're gonna sign DR to be our #2 WR, and he's even promissed to wear his pink Romo jersey and Jessica Simpson replica panties. He's hoping to cause a huge distraction on the field.

[Buc Fan]

Gruden has proven time and time again his x's and o's are up there with the best. The things he has been able to accomplish with this team is commedable. I dont agree with all the decisions but most have been made with the intenetion to get this team a win. As far as the talent upgrade at WR I would agree but what truely has to start developing or evolving is the off line and until this occurs any player you bring into this system is going to struggle. There is no way this offense is going to open up until this gets sured up. To get these big plays you have to have the time to let things develope and that has not happened much. Our defense is truely built to hold on to a lead and come after your qb but when you cant score points or get the protection to execute a strategy on offense it makes things much harder. Bottom line is the offense line has to become a force and then we will start seeing some consistance success or atleast be contenders year in and year out. Maybe win it all again.