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Which Missing Buccaneers’ Player Must Step Up?

By Alan Schechter

Sep 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) is swarmed by the Arizona Cardinals defense during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeat the Buccaneers 40-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) is swarmed by the Arizona Cardinals defense during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeat the Buccaneers 40-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) reaches for extra yardage as he is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) during the first half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) reaches for extra yardage as he is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) during the first half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Michael Horan

The most absentee Buccaneer over the first two weeks is the veteran receiver Vincent Jackson. 33-year-old Jackson has recorded just 6 catches for 62 yards over the first two games and has been unable to get open down-field. For the Bucs’ offense to really get going, especially in the absence of Doug Martin, the Bucs need Jackson to get going.

They put a lot of eggs in the Jackson basket this offseason by not going after a young playmaker and, for the most part, leaving the receiver position unattended. With an up-tick in passing for the next few weeks expect to see Jackson’s targets jump. It’s on him to capitalize on those opportunities.

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