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ESPN Grades Bucs' Free Agent Class

The Buccaneers have one of the best free agent classes in the NFL, according to ESPN.

Photos of the Buccaneers' complete roster.

With free agency all but done with, many teams' rosters are beginning to take shape. The Buccaneers were fairly active in free agency, acquiring big-play wide receiver DeSean Jackson, along with potential starters Chris Baker (defensive line), J.J. Wilcox (safety) and Garrison Sanborn.

How did the Bucs' haul measure up against the rest of the league? Pretty well, according to ESPN. They handed the Bucs a B+ for their free agency class, becoming one of six teams to earn a B+ or higher.

"The Bucs got the guy they wanted in Jackson, bolstered their interior defensive line with Chris Baker and also re-signed William Gholston, who will continue to help the Bucs against the run," ESPN's Jenna Laine wrote. "Re-signing (Jacquizz) Rodgers helps ease concerns about the situation with (Doug) Martin.

"There are still question marks about some of the projections along the O-line, even with (J.R.) Sweezy back. They could have gotten some more "sizzle" with some of the names mentioned earlier, but they addressed the majority of their needs -- meaning they won't pigeonhole themselves in the draft -- and did so without overspending."

The Dolphins and Ravens also earned a B+ while the Lions and Patriots earned an A-. The Jaguars were at the top of the league with an A+ grade, the only team to earn that designation. For ESPN's complete breakdown of team grades, click **HERE**.

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