Buccaneers: Five players to watch versus Washington

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CINCINNATI, OH – AUGUST 11: Jeremy McNichols of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball ahead of Jordan Willis of the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter of a preseason game at Paul Brown Stadium on August 11, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Tonight at 7:30 p.m. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field for their fourth and final pre-season match-up. Who are some Buccaneers to keep an eye on?

RB- Jeremy McNichols

After the Buccaneers selected McNichols in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft, the expectations were high for the Boise State running back. Not only did fans expect the end of Doug Martin or Charles Sims with this selection, but the hope was “McWeapon” would translate his touchdown numbers into the NFL.

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Through training camp, McNichols has seen time with both the first team and the third team… which has really left writers wondering where he currently stands in terms of the depth chart. If it would not be for the insider access that HBO’s Hard Knocks series provides, fans would never understand why McNichols has seen such little action this pre-season.

Whether it be due to missed blocking assignments or lack of burst, the rookie is struggling to win a job on this seasons roster. McNichols has rushed for 43 yards on 14 attempts so far this pre-season, will he leave a mark tonight?

“He’s gonna get one final chance to show what he can do,” – Head Coach Dirk Koetter

May the odds be in McNichols favor.

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