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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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Oct 25, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Louis Murphy (18) runs after a catch against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Louis Murphy (18) runs after a catch against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Louis Murphy

Could another veteran take center stage?

Murphy spent the first three years of his career in Oakland, and those were some lean years for the Raiders.  Murphy, in a secondary role, but up decent numbers.  His best season came in 2010, when he posted 41 receptions for 609 yards and two touchdowns.  Murphy has decent, though at times inconsistent, hands.  He dropped a mere two passes in 2010, but dropped six out of 56 targets in 2014.

Another veteran presence would only make things easier for young Mr. Winston.  He has Jackson back for at least another season.  Should they put another veteran wide receiver on the field as the first man up in three receiver sets?

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