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Examining the Buccaneers at Tight End

By Alan Schechter

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Sep 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (87) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tennessee Titans defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 42-14. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (87) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tennessee Titans defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 42-14. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Austin Seferian-Jenkins

First we have the presumed starter.  Austin was drafted in the second round of the 2014 draft and has shown flashes.  His rookie year produced 21 receptions for 221 yards and two touchdowns.  His second season proved to be more explosive.  In 2015, he again posted 21 receptions, but this time for 338 yards and four touchdowns, and he upped his yards per game from 24 to 48.  His big day was week one against the Titans, when he caught five passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns.

The problem is that he can’t stay on the field.  He has been active for 16 games in his first two years.  I’m no mathematician, but that is 16 games too few.  “ASJ” has to figure out a way to stay on the field.  If he can’t figure out a way to play 16 games, he won’t last longer than his rookie contract with the Bucs.

What are the other options?

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