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- Buccaneers Draft DE Gaines Adams at No. 4

Chris Pokorny April 28, 2007
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With the fourth pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected defensive end Gaines Adams. There is a chance that the Buccaneers could work out a trade to swap Adams with the Detroit Lions in exchange for Calvin Johnson.

Versatility is the key when it comes to Gaines Adams, who can fill all of the ideal roles as a pass-rushing defensive end. Adams has a tremendous burst at the snap of the ball and has long arms to get around the tackles. He has shown the ability to drop back into coverage well to go along with his tendencies of getting to the quarterback. If he is drafted by a team with a 3-4 defense, he can be shifted to outside linebacker in certain packages. Adams is bound to cause disruption for an opposing team, and is ready to step right in to a starting role.

Adams has the frame to get bigger, but still needs to add some weight. Although he's a great pass rusher, he needs to work on his ability to defend the run. Because his game usually stems from the vision of getting to the quarterback, he may have troubles breaking away from offensive linemen when he's trying to bring down a running back, forcing him to be one-dimensional. Sometimes, his willpower to get to the quarterback will ultimately cost him to bite on plays involving fakes.

Adams considered entering the NFL draft as a junior, but was convinced to stay for another year. Adams could be the nation's best pass rusher in the draft, and he could make the type of impact that Kamerion Wimbley did for the Cleveland Browns last season. Adams won't be taken as high as Mario Williams was last season, but he's the type of player that could surprisingly sneak up into the top five picks. The only thing preventing them from happening is the fact that most of those teams are searching for an offensive difference maker.


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Raiders Select JaMarcus Russell With 1st Pick

Lions Select WR Calvin Johnson at No. 2

Browns Draft LT Joe Thomas With Third Pick

Buccaneers Draft DE Gaines Adams at No. 4

Cardinals Draft LT Levi Brown With Fourth Pick

Redskins Select Safety LaRon Landry at No. 6

Vikings Draft RB Adrian Peterson at No. 7

Falcons Draft DE Jamaal Anderson at No. 8

Dolphins Draft WR Ted Ginn Jr at No. 9

Texans Draft DT Amobi Okoye at No. 10

49ers Draft LB Patrick Willis at No. 11

Bills Draft RB Marshawn Lynch at No. 12

Rams Draft DE Adam Carriker at No. 13

Jets Draft CB Darrelle Revis at No. 14

Steelers Draft LB Lawrence Timmons at No. 15

Packers Draft DT Justin Harrell at No. 16

Broncos Draft DE Jarvis Moss With No. 17

Bengals Draft CB Leon Hall With Pick No. 18

Titans Draft S Michael Griffin at No. 19

Giants Draft CB Aaron Ross With No. 20

Jaguars Draft S Reggie Nelson at No. 21

Browns Draft QB Brady Quinn at No. 22

Chiefs Draft WR Dwayne Bowe at No. 23

Patriots Draft S Brandon Meriweather

Panthers Draft LB Jon Beason at No. 25

Cowboys Draft DE Anthony Spencer at No. 26

Saints Draft WR Robert Meachem at No. 27

49ers Draft OT Joe Staley With No. 28

Ravens Draft OG Ben Grubbs at No. 29

Chargers Draft WR Craig Davis at No. 30

Bears Draft TE Greg Olsen With No. 31

Colts Draft WR Anthony Gonzalez at No. 32

Cardinals Draft DT Alan Branch at No. 33

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