Bucs' Wide Receivers Coach Brad Idzik shed light on Godwin's increased role on the outside in 2023. Godwin has established himself as one of the most lethal slot receivers in the NFL with physicality over the middle of the field and in 2023, his versatility will be maximized. He gained 52.6% of his total yards after the snap, generating yards after the catch off quick passes. Overall, he caught 104 passes (eighth in the NFL) for 1,023 yards and three touchdowns. He continuously exploited cushion in coverages when defensive backs did not challenge at the line of scrimmage. Down the stretch, defenses had no answers for Godwin, the club's most consistent weapon. He became an inspirational figure for the Bucs in 2022, as he worked his way back from a torn ACL/MCL suffered last December and ensuing January surgery to suit up Week One. Though a hamstring injury then caused him to miss two contests, Godwin returned in Week Four and gradually returned to peak form. One of the Bucs' stalwarts, Chris Godwin, reached the 100-reception milestone this past season, setting a career-high with 104 catches - the second-most in a single-season in franchise history. I think the one thing that's going to help all of them is that they have a different unique style that's a little bit different from each other." Also, with Chase Edmonds, a guy who's played several years in this league that really can be a runner, receiver. It's going to be something that's a collective group that's going to work hard together and do good things together. I mean all those guys I think fit the room real well. Patrick Laird is a guy that I know came out of the University of California that possessed a lot of different things as far as run skills, balance, pass protection, special teams' qualities. He hasn't really been utilized a great deal in the passing game, but I think he's capable of doing that and I think we're going to give him that opportunity going forward. I think he's a natural runner with good balance. I think he's really an underrated pass receiver coming out of the backfield. I think he's a very talented inside runner – a guy who has good vision and balance, has the ability to create on his own. I know I evaluated Rachaad coming out and I really liked him a lot. Assistant Head Coach and Run Game Coordinator Harold Goodwin spoke on his position switch. The coaching staff had begun using both interchangeably at the left guard position and given Leverett's production in the lineup during Goedeke's absence, he solidified a permanent starting role in the interior of the line. In 2023, Goedeke will go back to his natural and dominant side, cultivating confidence. He suffered a foot injury in the club's 21-3 loss to the Panthers, thrusting Nick Leverett into the starting role. Initially, Goedeke won the starting gig next to Robert Hainsey at center. During his rookie campaign in Tampa Bay, Goedeke predominately lined up at left guard, facing a gauntlet of elite three-techniques down the stretch of the season. Aaron Stinnie was one of the competitors in an offseason battle to replace retired Pro Bowler Ali Marpet at left guard, and the most experienced player in group. After Stinnie suffered ACL and MCL tears in his knee, the subsequent competition featured second-year player Nick Leverett and rookie Luke Goedeke. Second-year player Luke Goedeke will revert back to his primary position in college at Central Michigan. Goedeke was a two-year starter in Central Michigan's zone-blocking scheme, manning the right tackle role. As a result, All-Pro Tristan Wirfs will shift to the left side of the formation as the blindside protector for whoever wins the starting signal-caller duties. Following the departure of longtime left tackle Donovan Smith and veteran guard Shaq Mason, change is imminent. Much like the 2022 offseason, the Buccaneers' offensive line will undergo a shuffle this summer. We just love getting our hands on that physical type of prospect." He'll contribute on special teams, he'll stretch the field, he'll play behind one of two studs and is going to learn from them. We would target guys like Trey – big, strong, and fast. Then Trey Palmer – fantastic get for us and our system. Everybody else is going to be covered, it's the guys who've got those subtle things at the top – he's got that. Most tight ends in the NFL are covered except for Kelce, Kittle, Waller – a couple of those guys who really can run away and separate. Payne Durham – a guy we really loved through the process. He lacks a little bit of that huge size element that you really want for some of the positions, but he's so versatile. He truly could play all five spots on the offensive line. "Cody Mauch one of my favorite players in the draft – his tenacity in the run game, his athleticism.
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