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) catches the ball over Cleveland Browns cornerback Tracy Howard (41) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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Vincent Jackson has been the most absent player in the first two weeks and the Bucs need him to step up now.

VJax has been a fan favorite since coming to Tampa, but the fanfare con only continue for so long before the patience runs out.

At times this year Jackson has looked flat and disinterested in the offense and its success. Last year he got a pass because of his injury problems, but this is supposed to be the season this unit turns a corner and he is a big part of it.

Evans was the only option in the passing game last year and we all saw how it went. He can’t do it alone and while Humphries is making strides towards becoming a consistent option, this offense needs their veteran to step up.

He may be past his prime, but Jackson can still be a top talent in the NFC South. He acknowledged the need for himself to improve in the field this week, so it’ll be interesting to see which version we get.

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