It’s rare to see a handpicked Jason Licht offensive lineman look like he doesn’t belong.
The Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor general manager could have a long career as an offensive line consultant if his GM days end prematurely. His batting average is that good picking offensive linemen.
But a rare Licht O-line whiff was on display last night against the Jaguars. Elijah Klein, the Bucs’ 2024 sixth-round pick, put quality film out there late in the game against the Chiefs a week ago at right tackle. But last night he was a straight-up train wreck at right tackle. It was almost appalling.
Yes, Joe realizes Klein is a guard by trade, but guys at the bottom of NFL rosters need to versatile. And Klein seems to be neither a guard nor a tackle.
The Bucs will be cutting more than 30 players in a matter of hours, so the team can reach its mandatory 53-man roster limit by Sunday at 6 p.m. Joe expects Klein to be leaving the front lines.