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Gerald McCoy's contract situation clouds Bucs' draft plans

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to tap dance around the absence of Gerald McCoy, who has been a no-show for the first three weeks of the Bucs' voluntary offseason program. But with the NFL draft next week -- one that features many potential replacements at his position -- the Bucs could be contemplating a difficult decision about a player who has been arguably the franchise's best for almost a decade. That's one of several options the Bucs will consider with the No. 5 overall pick next Thursday. Some frequently asked questions:

Why is the McCoy situation coming to an apex?