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Five Issues to Watch in the Buccaneers’ Third Preseason Game

By Alan Schechter

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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