Five Reasons the Buccaneers Will Make a Playoff Run in 2016
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Vincent Jackson Will Return to Form
Mike Evans‘ sophomore season resulted in 1,200 yards receiving, but a dip in his touchdown production from 12 to 3. A major factor that played in was the fact that the Bucs had no other option on the outside. After Evans’ 1,200 yards, the next highest total for a receiver was 543 yards, posted by Vincent Jackson. The trouble was, Jackson was only healthy for ten games in 2015.
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In his previous three years with Tampa, Jackson averaged 75 receptions and 1,203 receiving yards. It’s no coincidence that one of those years, Evans was a rookie, and posted 12 touchdowns. Having two healthy weapons on the outside will make all the difference in the world. The numbers don’t lie, and “V-Jax” will return to form, allowing Evans to excel on the outside, and the passing offense to be even more dynamic than it was in 2015.
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