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Five Best Wide Receivers the Buccaneers Face in 2016

By Alan Schechter

Nov 29, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) catches a pass while being defended by Miami Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes (21) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Dolphins 38-20. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) catches a pass while being defended by Miami Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes (21) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Dolphins 38-20. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 15, 2016; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders receiver Amari Cooper at minicamp press conference at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2016; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders receiver Amari Cooper at minicamp press conference at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Amari Cooper

There was argument to be made to put Cooper on the list.  After being selected fourth overall in the 2015 draft he took the league by storm, proving to be an up and coming lethal combination with young quarterback Derek Carr.  Last year, he caught 72 passes for 1,070 yards and six touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl appearance, rare for a rookie.

Cooper went over the 100 yard mark five times in 2015, including back to back in weeks two and three.  He eclipsed the 130 yard mark twice, once against the Ravens and once against the Titans.  Amari came to the league with great expectations following his career at Alabama, and he did nothing to disappoint.

Let him continue his strong play for a couple of more years, lower his drop rate just a bit (7.7% last year), and he will be pushing the top of this list.

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