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Buccaneers: Five Players that Must Step Up in the Second Half

By Alan Schechter

Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter looks down against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter looks down against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Roberto Aguayo (19) practices a field goal from the hold of Bryan Anger (9) prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Roberto Aguayo (19) practices a field goal from the hold of Bryan Anger (9) prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Roberto Aguayo

Is anyone really surprised that this guy is on the list?

We all know the story. He was brought in as a second round pick, following a trade to get back into the round. He never missed a kick under 40 yards or an extra point in college. The expectations on Aguayo were beyond high. He was expected to come in and right the wrongs of the Bucs kicking game.

Well at 58.3% on field goals, Roberto is not living up to those expectations yet. He missed two against the Carolina Panthers. He did hit the game winner that night, but since that game he has missed one field goal and an extra point. To date he is 7-12 on his field goals and 15-17 on extra points.

A transition period for a rookie is typical. The college game simply isn’t the same as the pro game. But if the Bucs are going to make a run, there will be a moment where these kicks become huge. Aguayo must right the ship, and do it fast.

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