Joe is starting to think people write negatively about the offensive line of the Bucs because it is a knee-jerk reaction.

NFL offensive lines general wreak, but not the Bucs’.

Mind you, the Bucs started two rookies and two guys dragged off the street in August and September. They not only blocked for the No. 2 running back in the NFL, but allowed the fourth-fewest sacks in the NFL while protecting a rookie quarterback.

So Joe isn’t sure why Mike DiRocco of BSPN believes a free agent priority for the Bucs is the interior line. Yet, he writes about the need for an upgrade there.

Join the crowd pursuing Kelechi Osemele: The Bucs need to upgrade the interior of the offensive line, and Osemele is one of the top young linemen available. He’s a road grader but impressively athletic, too, and can play guard or tackle. Osemele might be out of the Bucs’ price range, but, if they’re not able to get help in the secondary or in the pass rush, he should be an option.

Not sure where this “need” is. Joe Hawley may not be an All-Pro, but he’s the best center the Bucs have had since, well, Jeremy Zuttah (oh, wait!).

When Logan Mankins retires he will be replaced by Kevin Pamphile, who played damned well in one start and in part-time play last year.

Surely DiRocco isn’t of the mind that the Bucs should bench Ali Marpet? If so, that’s crazy talk.

Yes, the Bucs have plenty of holes, mostly on defense. Interior offensive line isn’t one of them.