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Looking at draft needs beyond QB

TAMPA, Fla. -- Understandably, all the pre-draft talk involving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers these days is about quarterbacks.

They have the first overall pick, and conventional wisdom is that they will take either Florida State's Jameis Winston or Oregon's Marcus Mariota. But the Bucs will be looking to come away from the draft with more than just a quarterback.

Coming off a 2-14 season, the Bucs have plenty of other needs. Let’s take a look at what positions could be targeted later in the draft (if they aren’t addressed in free agency).

Left tackle: The Bucs were burned by signing Anthony Collins last year. He turned out to be a huge bust, and almost certainly will be released in March. The Bucs took a look at Demar Dotson -- who has spent his career on the right side -- at left tackle at the end of last season. Dotson could end up moving to the left side permanently. If not, the Bucs need to get a left tackle, and they could find a decent one at the top of the second round.

Defensive end: Much like Collins, Michael Johnson had a very disappointing first season with the Bucs. But you can blame Johnson’s lack of productivity on injuries that bothered him all season. The Bucs could part ways with Johnson or take a chance that he can be much better if he’s healthy. Either way, the Bucs need to add an outside pass-rusher. Jacquies Smith (6.5 sacks) was a pleasant surprise last season, but the Bucs need more than that from their pass rush.

Middle linebacker: Mason Foster can become a free agent and early indications are that the Bucs aren’t going to go crazy to try to keep him. Foster’s season was filled with injuries, and he’s not a great fit in the Tampa 2 defense, where the middle linebacker is asked to drop into coverage frequently. The Bucs could find a better fit in the third or fourth round.

Guard: The offensive line was a mess last season, and the Bucs have indicated there will be significant changes. In addition to a new left tackle, there likely will be movement in the interior. Logan Mankins is set at one guard spot. But the other starting spot was held by Patrick Omameh last season. The Bucs will be looking for an upgrade over Omameh.

Cornerback: You never can have enough good cornerbacks. The Bucs are in decent shape with Alterraun Verner and Johnthan Banks as the starters. But they could be in the market for an upgrade over Leonard Johnson at nickelback.