Five Players to Watch in Buccaneers’ Preseason Opener

Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter reacts during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter reacts during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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As the Buccaneers make final preparations for game one of the preseason, here are five players to watch.

Jul 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) signs autographs after training camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) signs autographs after training camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Buccaneers’ football is approximately 36 hours away my friends.  The wait is almost over.  Tomorrow night, Dirk Koetter and the Bucs head to Philadelphia to take on Sam Bradford and the Eagles.  Finally, the new look defense will be on display and the record-setting offense of 2015 will get the chance to improve on last year.

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According to Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times, two big names may be on the sidelines.  According to coach Koetter, with Charles Sims and Vincent Jackson a little bit banged up, since they are proven, they will sit if they are not 100%.  But there are many players that will see a significant amount of action on Thursday night.

Here are five to watch.

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