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What is the Nightmare Off-Season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By Brian DeFeo

Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks on prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks on prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs with the ball as New Orleans Saints defensive back Delvin Breaux (40) attempts to tackle him during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs with the ball as New Orleans Saints defensive back Delvin Breaux (40) attempts to tackle him during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

Jameis Winston Collapses

Jameis Winston is the only quarterback in NFL history to pass for 4000 yards in his first two seasons. He’s had back to back season with very solid numbers across the board. The best thing for him to do now is continue on the path he is on and improve at his decision-making. This past season he increased his passing touchdowns but his turnovers also went up. He had seven more turnovers this season compared to last year. This season he had the second most interceptions in the league with 18 along with ten fumbles, six lost.

This season Winston only had a solid ground game for part of the season and defenses game planned around him. With a lack of quality players around him Winston can’t develop into his full potential. Winston had a couple of moments this season where his emotions got the best of him. He looked like Mike Evans two seasons ago where he complained almost every time he didn’t get a call. If Winston can’t get his head on straight and make better decisions the offense will regress more. Winston is good enough to make plays but he needs players around him to help. The team is improving but if Winston doesn’t get his head on straight and minimize the turnovers the offense will never be elite.

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