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Five Bounce-Back Candidates for the Buccaneers

By Michael Horan

Dec 14, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) runs and breaks the tackle of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte Davis (54) during the first half of the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) runs and breaks the tackle of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte Davis (54) during the first half of the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims (34) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Tony Jefferson (22) and outside linebacker Deone Bucannon (20) 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 running back Charles Sims (34) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Tony Jefferson (22) and outside linebacker Deone Bucannon (20) during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeat the Buccaneers 40-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

5) Charles Sims

 With Doug Martin out another week the Buccaneers will again turn to third-year running back Charles Sims to lead their rushing attack. While Sims has thrived in his limited role he’s struggled as a lead back, particularly last week.

Sims finished the game with 15 carries for 28 yards and a painful 1.8 yard per carry average. He also had a fumble, and only registered two catches for seven yards. The Bucs have suggested that Jacquizz Rodgers will see increased snaps this week, lessening the load on Sims, but make no mistake about it: Sims needs to bounce back if the Bucs want to win. Against a defense as talented as the Panthers the Bucs cannot make it easy for them by being one-dimensional. 50 more passes from Jameis Winston will only result in more turnovers and more empty drives, so it’s critical that Charles Sims gets back on track.

Carolina’s excellent front seven will make things difficult on the Buccaneer running game as they always do, so Sims will need plenty of help from his offensive line.

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