I am amazed at the negativity surrounding the compensatory 7th round pick the Bucs have received.  I have read many comments from fans expressing there dissatisfaction with the reaction from Morris and Dominick.  The front office seems pleased to receive an 11th pick in the upcoming 2010 draft, and why shouldn’t they?  I have supplied a short list below of “late round” and “un-drafted” players that have made a mark on the NFL.  There are a great many more players that could have made the list, but I really like these.  I am not sure what the fans thought the reaction from the Tampa Bay brass should have been, but I am happy with as many picks as the Buccaneers can accumulate.  What are your thoughts on having an 11th pick?  Do you think we may draft the next great unsung hero?

See the list after the jump.

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I like the moves that Dominick has been making.  He has picked up four guys that had great college success, but have not been as valuable as expected in the beginning of their NFL careers.  These players come as a high yield low risk investment.  If they realize their potential they can make an impact very quickly, and if they do not they came to Tampa Bay at a low price.  I would say Crowder is already making an impact.  I look for Figurs to rekindle some of his glory days with Freeman.  Hopefully Murphy will get his head into the game, and maybe McCauley will make a decent back up.  If two out of four of these guys hit the ground running, Dom will look pretty good.  I would like to see the Bucs draft guys with both talent and leadership skills in 2010.

DE Tim Crowder - 2nd round pick, 2007 (Denver)
WR Yamon Figurs - 3rd round pick, 2007 (Baltimore)
C Marcus McCauley - 3rd round pick, 2007 (Minnesota)
G Shawn Murphy - 4th round pick, 2008 (Miami)

I just read on the dreaded TBO that T-Jack will be playing on Sunday.  I have also read many times that the Bucs are missing that vocal leader that fires the team up; H Nickerson comes to mind.  Do you guys believe that T-Jack could be that guy?  The four weeks he has had to reflect on the gift he has received may be enough to get his motor going.  Do you think he has the experience, skills, and personality to assume such a role?  Do you thuink a S can assume this kind of role?