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Five Reasons Jameis Winston will Light it Up in 2016

By Alan Schechter

Nov 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) runs during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) runs during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Vincent Jackson Returns

Having one weapon is good.  Having two is even better.

Winston had a good thing going with Mike Evans last year, connecting for 1,206 yards through the air.  There is no reason to assume that won’t continue in 2016 and beyond.  The concern, however, was that they only connected three times for touchdowns.  Why is a talented receiver, who also happens to stand at 6’5″, scoring only three times?

Nobody was there to take the heat off of Evans, that’s why.

Vincent Jackson, who also stands at 6’5″, was only around for ten games in 2015, limiting his production to 33 receptions for 543 yards and three touchdowns of his own.  Adam Humphries filled in nicely, posting 27 catches, mainly because he didn’t pose nearly the threat of a Mike Evans.  All of the attention was on Evans, limiting his ability to score.

With a healthy “V-Jax”, that should open up room for both players.  And that means big numbers for Mr. Winston.

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