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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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Nov 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Donteea Dye (17) celebrates their win over the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Donteea Dye (17) celebrates their win over the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Donteea Dye

One more player for you to consider, Bucs’ fans.

Dye is yet another undrafted free agent on the depth chart, coming to Tampa from a little school known as Heidelberg.  In 2013 at Heidelberg, Dye posted 700 receiving yards on 29 receptions, with eight touchdowns.  His competition being at the level it was is concerning, however, as he makes the transition to an NFL player.

He did see exposure in 2015 with the Bucs, even starting six games.  He posted 11 receptions for 132 yards and one touchdown.  Dirk trusted Dye as an offensive coordinator, could he trust him again to be the third wide receiver, now that he is the head coach?

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Prediction: Kenny Bell

Humphries will more than likely head into training camp as the third man on the wide receiver depth chart.  It makes sense, as he achieved the most success last season.  But with training camp approaching, and Bell healthy, the Bucs’ staff will get their chance to take a long look at the young man.  When they do, they will see that he has the most upside.

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