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Buccaneers: Predicting the final 53-man roster

By Douglas O'Connor

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Fans watch a military jet flyover during the opening ceremonies of an NFL game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers on January 1, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Fans watch a military jet flyover during the opening ceremonies of an NFL game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers on January 1, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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OFFENSE

Quarterback: Jameis Winston & Ryan Fitzpatrick

Starting off with an easy prediction. Winston is the clear cut starter and the face of the franchise. Fitzpatrick was brought in for veteran leadership and to keep the offense afloat if Jameis misses a few games because of injury. Both are a lock to make the roster.

Ryan Griffin, whom the Bucs just signed to an extension through 2018 should start on the of on the Injured Reserved (IR) list, because of his shoulder injury he received during the Bengals preseason game. I believe Griffin will be chosen as one of two designated to return players. Which means he can start practicing with the team week 6 and return to the roster week 8.

Sefo Liufau should be asked back to the practice squad. He will be depended on to run the scout team offense during the week. Leaving Winston and Fitzpatrick to concentrate on that weeks game plan. If Liufau is picked up by another team off of waivers, look for the return of QB Sean Renfree to handle the scout team duties.

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