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2018 NFL Draft: Breaking down the top need for each team

By Peter Panacy

NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 26: Defensive end Noah Spence #57 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks quarterback Cody Kessler #6 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game on August 26, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 26: Defensive end Noah Spence #57 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks quarterback Cody Kessler #6 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game on August 26, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

48. . EDGE. . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. . team

It’s a little too early to give up on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense, following an influx of talent and what we initially thought would be a major leap in quarterback Jameis Winston’s career this season.

The Bucs’ struggles on offense are of note, but there are bigger issues here.

Out of them all, the pass rush — or lack thereof — is something Tampa Bay needs to put atop its priority list in the NFL Draft this offseason. Entering Week 11, the Buccaneers are next to last with just 14 sacks on the year.

Only the Raiders and Giants have less.

Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy leads Tampa Bay with four sacks, but all those have been from the interior. What’s needed is an elite edge rusher.

Perhaps the Buccaneers take a look at someone like LSU’s Arden Key to fill the void.