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Buccaneers’ 2015 Team Report Card

By Alan Schechter

Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) calls out coverage in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) calls out coverage in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) tries to tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) tries to tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Backs: A

This was the best group on the field in Tampa in 2015. Doug Martin, healthy again, showed the world that he deserves to be a Buccaneer for a long time. He ran the ball 288 times for 1,402 yards, a 4.9 yards per carry average, and six touchdowns. He also added 33 receptions out of the backfield, making him an elite running back, and quite the effective dual threat.

When Martin needed a rest, in walked Charles Sims, who also averaged 4.9 yards per carry in putting up 529 yards. He was also the team’s second leading receiver with 561 yards and four touchdowns. The two became quite the 1-2 punch as they helped Winston get his feet wet on the big stage.

Next: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

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