Five Issues to Watch in the Buccaneers’ Third Preseason Game

Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter (left) and defensive end Noah Spence (57) talk as they 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 head coach Dirk Koetter (left) and defensive end Noah Spence (57) talk as they work out during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 20, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) drops to throw a pass during the first quarter of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) drops to throw a pass during the first quarter of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback Play

The quarterbacks have not been great so far.  Even Jameis Winston, who has thrown two touchdown passes in the early games, has only managed to complete 52% of his passes.  Especially in the second game, Jameis was not sharp, going a mere 3-10 for 28 yards, one touchdown and a bad interception.  The first team offense has not been sharp.

Mike Glennon has been a little bit better with the accuracy, completing 54% so far.  If he is auditioning for other teams, however, he needs to raise that number.  Any NFL fan knows that the watermark that quarterbacks are judged is 60% completion.  Whether Glennon ends up staying in Tampa or heading elsewhere to start, he needs to be accurate for anyone to be interested.

Not a lot has been expected of Ryan Griffin and he has delivered a 36 passer rating.

The quarterbacks need to look better this week.

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