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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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Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Vernon Hargreaves III (Florida) is selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the number eleven overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Vernon Hargreaves III (Florida) is selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the number eleven overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

Defense is Better

Last year, the Bucs’ defense allowed a 70% completion percentage, and couldn’t get a consistent pass rush.  To improve the situation, Noah Spence has been drafted, as has Vernon Hargreaves.  Brent Grimes and Josh Robinson have been added via free agency, as well as Robert Ayres.  The defense will be better in 2016.

What does that have to do with Winston?

Playing from behind last year, defenses had the opportunity to key on Winston.  Despite the fact that Doug Martin was second in the league in rushing, Winston had to throw a lot, posting 2,265 passing yards in the second half.  If the defense is better, the offense will be able to mix it more often during the game, taking the pressure off of Jameis.

Defenses won’t be keying on him, and he will have more room to roam.

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