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Examining the Buccaneers’ Choices at Third Wide Receiver

By Alan Schechter

Jun 4, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) and wide receiver Mike Evans (13) pump fists as they work out at One Buc Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 4, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) and wide receiver Mike Evans (13) pump fists as they work out at One Buc Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 17, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries (11) runs the ball against St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries (11) runs the ball against St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Adam Humphries

In life, someone’s loss is someone else’s gain, and that was the story for Adam Humphries in 2015.  After injuries to Vincent Jackson and Russell Shepard, Humphries stepped into an important role as the third wide receiver, and did perform well.  He posted 27 receptions for 260 yards and a touchdown.

He may have a leg up in the race because of his hands.  In 40 targets last season, Humphries was only credited with two drops.  Weapons that Jameis Winston can count on are of the utmost importance.  But, Humphries was an undrafted free agent or a reason.  Is he limited?

While at Clemson, Humphries never posted more than 500 yard receiving, and saw his production decline through his senior year.  He has some pros, but maybe he isn’t good enough to be that guy.

Next: Russell Shepard

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