Buccaneers Round Table: What about Adam Humphries?

Bailey Adams

Coming into this season, it was pretty clear the writing was on the wall for Adam Humphries. The Buccaneers brought in DeSean Jackson and Chris Godwin to strengthen the receiving corps.

Humphries was one of the reasons the Tampa Bay offense stayed afloat in 2016, but his usage has dropped off considerably in 2017. Bluntly, Humphries’ future with the Bucs might not be a lengthy one.

The Clemson product is a restricted free agent in 2018, which gives the team a choice. They could decide to bring him back, but wouldn’t it likely be as the fourth wide receiver? Jackson should still be in town as the number two, and whatever targets Humphries is getting this year will likely be going to Godwin.

Godwin is slowly being eased into the offense this year, but he clearly has the talent to take a step forward in 2018 and become the team’s third receiver.

So, where does this leave Humphries? He could be back in Tampa as a fourth receiver, but the team could very well sign another receiver or draft one and move forward without him.

One notable factor to consider is what Jason Licht’s future is. Licht is in a contract year and with rumors swirling about a coaching change, it’s entirely possible the Glazers clean house and start fresh with a new coach and general manager.

If there’s a new regime in Tampa Bay heading into next year, Humphries might not have a place on the roster anymore. The new staff wouldn’t necessarily have ties to the receiver and would have to decide whether or not they want him to stick around. In short, Humphries might not be in the red and pewter for too much longer.