Buccaneers Get Cornerback, Just Not the One They Said They Would

We heard straight from Jon Gruden's mouth that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were leaning toward a cornerback with their 1st-round pick. We knew they needed a cornerback, and Gruden even said which cornerback they would like to take, and he was available when pick #20 came around.

So of course, the Bucs picked a cornerback. Just a completely different cornerback.

Still, this shouldn't come as a huge shock to anyone. Simply put, the lack of cornerbacks taken earlier made this particular pick possible for the Bucs. Talib's stock only fell this far because he tested positive for marijuana use at Kansas and admitted as much to NFL scouts during the combine. For some teams, though, his talent on the field clearly outshines his issues off the field. Talib was a standout corner at Kansas, and some considered him the best corner in this draft.

The only question is whether this team can keep Talib away from Mary Jane long enough to make him a quality Cover-2 corner. If Mary Jane is his only problem, though, Talib might not be as big a risk as some GMs suggest he is.