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Five Best Tight Ends the Buccaneers Face in 2016

By Alan Schechter

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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Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Washington Redskins inside linebacker Keenan Robinson (52) and Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) during the game at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Washington Redskins inside linebacker Keenan Robinson (52) and Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) during the game at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jason Witten

The number three selection is about as consistent of a player you will ever find.

Witten joined the Cowboys in 2003 as their third round draft choice.  After a rookie season where he only started seven games, he took over the starting role in 2004 and proceeded to start every game but two to date.  Witten has been the mark of durability, starting 197 games out of 207 so far in his Dallas career.  He has posted 1,020 receptions, 11,215 yards and 60 touchdowns.

The remarkable thing to note is the way Witten has been able to stay so consistent throughout the numbers of quarterbacks that have been through the doors.  Witten has caught passes from 13 different starting quarterbacks throughout his career.  They have been as good as Tony Romo, and as bad as Quincy Carter and Drew Henson.  No matter who the quarterback has been, Witten has been there to make the tough catches.

Over seven previous games against the Bucs, Witten has caught 21 passes has been held out of the endzone.  When they head down to the Lone Star State, the defense would be well-served to put in that type of performance.  Witten can dominate if they don’t pay attention.

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