The Bucs‘ passing game is the team’s most efficient part, partly due to the talent and effort of the folks up front blocking for Baker Mayfield.
Led by Tristan Wirfs, the offensive line unit is among the best in the NFL. However, it does have some holes in the interior guard roles that could be addressed further in terms of depth. That is where an idea from Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton comes into play. Moton was asked for one signing each team should make ahead of training camp, and for the Bucs, he went in the direction of former Vikings starting guard Dalton Risner.
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He explains his choice of the former NFC North starter, saying, “In five seasons, Ben Bredeson has played for three teams. He’s a replaceable left guard. Tampa Bay can find an upgrade on the interior to strengthen its offensive line. Risner is one of the better pass-blocking guards in the league. According to Pro Football Focus, he allowed just one quarterback hit and zero sacks while on the field for 345 pass-blocking snaps last season. He would be a solid bodyguard for Baker Mayfield, who threw the fifth-most passes last year.”
Risner is a veteran, having started for both the Broncos and Vikings since coming out of Kansas State in 2019. He was a second-round draft pick but has bounced around the league since entering it.
It would be another stop for the now journeyman lineman, but he would be a great veteran addition to the offensive line.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Analyst suggests Bucs sign former NFC starter ahead of training camp