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The Five Most Important Buccaneers For 2016

By James Yarcho

Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) and wide receiver Mike Evans (13) and wide receiver Louis Murphy (18) work out during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) and wide receiver Mike Evans (13) and wide receiver Louis Murphy (18) work out during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21) watches as the pass sails just out of the reach of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the second half of a football game at Raymond James Stadium. The Bears won 26-12. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21) watches as the pass sails just out of the reach of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the second half of a football game at Raymond James Stadium. The Bears won 26-12. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Mike Evans

Mike Evans has the potential to be a top ten, even top five receiver in this league. With an increase in receptions and yards last year compared to his break out rookie season, you’d think his 2015 was a huge success.

Wrong.

He scored only three touchdowns and had a massive problem holding on to the football, especially on passes there was no excuse for dropping other than a sheer lack of concentration. Evans left easily 500 yards and at least five touchdowns on the field last season and that can not be replicated this season. If the Bucs are going to win, and win consistently, Evans has to be a dominant receiver.

Evans has been working on his chemistry and deep passes with quarterback Jameis Winston in the offseason, but Evans also needs to work on his attitude. He can’t be crying to officials over and over and over. It’s put a target on his back and he isn’t going to be getting the calls that he wants, and often times deserves, because he’s always looking for a bailout. Instead, he gets nabbed for offensive interference, putting his team in tough situations.

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