Live Bucs Mock Draft With Josh Queipo, Adam Slivon And PFF's Trevor Sikkema

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Pro Football Focus lead draft analyst Trevor Sikkema joins a live Bucs mock draft to address their roster at a tipping point.

This special Sunday edition of the Pewter Report Podcast features hosts Adam Slivon and Josh Queipo alongside guest Trevor Sikkema, lead draft analyst for Pro Football Focus. The episode focuses on a live mock draft for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. It opens with introductions and sponsor reads, followed by Sikkema sharing his background as a former Pewter Report writer and current PFF analyst. The conversation shifts to the Buccaneers' offseason, analyzing the emotional impact of losing longtime stars Mike Evans and Lavonte David, and the signings of veterans like Alex Anzalone and A'Shawn Robinson. A key debate arises over whether the team needs star power or simply a high floor of talent, referencing the Seattle Seahawks' recent Super Bowl win as a model. Sikkema explains General Manager Jason Licht's philosophy of prioritizing culture and character in free agency. The mock draft simulation begins around the 45-minute mark, with the panel discussing trade options and player evaluations at pick 15. They decide to trade down with the Pittsburgh Steelers, acquiring an extra third-round pick. At pick 21, they select linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, followed by edge rusher Ar'Mason Thomas at 46, cornerback Chandler Rivers at 77, linebacker Kyle Lewis at 85, defensive tackle Chris McClellan at 116, edge rusher Mason Rieger at 121, guard Trey Zuhn at 155, and wide receiver Colby Young at 229. Throughout the draft, they analyze each pick's fit, athletic traits, and potential impact, while interacting with superchats from listeners. The episode wraps with the hosts grading the draft an A, praising its depth and alignment with team needs, and Sikkema promoting his work on the NFL Stock Exchange podcast.

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A live Bucs board gets difficult when the top edge and linebacker targets vanish before pick 15.

The Pewter Report Podcast uses its fifth live Bucs mock draft of the offseason to show what happens when a board stops cooperating. By pick 15, the first four edge and linebacker targets are gone, four trade-back offers are on the table, and the hosts have to decide how much…

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