Buccaneers: Which Player Has Been Most Absent and Must Step Up?

Which Missing Buccaneers’ Player Must Step Up?

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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Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) runs the ball against Cleveland Browns defensive back Ibraheim Campbell (24) during the first quarter of a football game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Zach Sauers

For the past two weeks the Bucs’ player that has been absent the most is Vincent Jackson. Jackson has almost been irrelevant. From running the wrong routes in week one, to just a lack of motivation in week two, Jackson is slowly easing his way out of Tampa.

This week for the Bucs will not be easy. Starting running back Doug Martin will be out until after the bye week. This means that both Charles Sims and Jameis Winston need to up their game. Without a threat like Martin in the backfield, the ball will be forced into the air. If all the Bucs’ have is Mike Evans… it could be an extremely long few weeks. I’ve said it from the start, receiver depth will come back to bite us. Wake up V-Jax! We have waited long enough!

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