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What drafting Donovan Smith means for the Buccaneers

How good is the latest Buccaneer, and how does he fit the team's plans?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Penn State offensive tackle Donovan Smith with their second-round pick. The massive, 338 lbs. lineman should turn into an immediate starter and upgrade for the worst offensive line in the league. His size also points to another likely development: the Bucs may be moving to more of a power running scheme, relying on big guys and numbers at the point of attack to create movement. A shift in emphasis, though every NFL team runs both zone and power schemes.