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Buccaneers’ Top Ten Moments Of 2016

By Bailey Adams

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A view of an official Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet on the sidelines at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A view of an official Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet on the sidelines at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) looks on against the San Diego Chargers during the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) looks on against the San Diego Chargers during the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 6- Cameron Brate ties Buccaneer record in New Orleans

While one of the biggest needs of the offseason appears to be weapons for Jameis Winston, the Bucs saw the emergence of a solid weapon in 2016. Tight end Cameron Brate, who spent some of last season with Tampa Bay, was a consistent force all year long. Really, a strong case can be made for him to be the team’s MVP for the year.

He makes this list for his big moment in week 16. In the Bucs’ loss to the Saints, he tied the franchise record for touchdowns in a season by a tight end:

His eighth touchdown catch of the year tied Jimmy Giles’ record that was set in 1985. Brate may have broken said record in week 17, but he was placed on injured reserve with a back injury that forced him to miss the team’s final game.

He should be a big part of the Buccaneer offense moving forward and rightfully so. 2016 was his year, as he proved to be one of the most productive tight ends in the league. His success in the red zone made a huge difference for Tampa Bay, and the fact that he tied the record held by a Buccaneer legend like Giles was impressive.

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