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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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Dec 17, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) prior to the snap in the second half against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) prior to the snap in the second half against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receivers and Tight Ends: B-

Mike Evans followed up his rookie season with a strong second year, posting 74 receptions for 1,206 yards and three touchdowns. He is quickly proving himself to be an upper-echelon number one receiver. There is nothing better for a young quarterback than a receiver that he can rely on.

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The only trouble was that nobody was healthy long enough to provide Evans enough support as a secondary option. Vincent Jackson only posted 543 yards on 33 receptions, and they ended up with a young man named Adam Humphries playing a larger role, with 27 receptions after being signed as an undrafted free agent.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins did post four touchdown receptions, showing potential, but he wasn’t around long enough to bring the grade up from the tight end position.

The Bucs needed more here to bring the grade up.

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