Five Best Tight Ends the Buccaneers Face in 2016

Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (87) works 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 tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (87) works out during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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As we continue previewing the season, here are the five best tight ends the Buccaneers will face during the 2016 season.

Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (87) reacts with New Orleans Saints cornerback Brandon Browner (39) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. The New Orleans Saints won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (87) reacts with New Orleans Saints cornerback Brandon Browner (39) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. The New Orleans Saints won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

The Buccaneers need an impact out of the tight end position in 2016.  They have two great weapons on the outside in Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson, but a threat down the seam would go a long way to taking the pressure off of those guys.  A third viable weapon will be of great help to Jameis Winston as well, allowing him to take some of his focus off of the outside.

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Could it be Austin Seferian-Jenkins?  He has shown signs when on the field, but that hasn’t been often thanks to the injury bug.  It could be him, or Cameron Brate could be the guy.

But, that’s not the focus this morning.

This morning, we are going to take a look at the tight ends lining up against the Bucs this season.  Kwon and the gang are going to have their hands full, because these guys are tough.  Here are the five best:

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