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6 things the Buccaneers should be thankful for

By Ryan Doyle

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waves to the crowd after they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-21 at Raymond James Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waves to the crowd after they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-21 at Raymond James Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 21: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns on October 2, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 26-23 in overtime. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 21: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns on October 2, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 26-23 in overtime. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

Wide receiving corps

Tampa Bay features one of the best group of wide receivers in the league. Led by star wideout Mike Evans, Fitzpatrick and Jameis Winston have multiple options every time they drop back.

Evans already has 50 receptions for 837 yards and four touchdowns. At only 25 years old, Evans will continue to torture defensive backs for years to come.

He has slowed down of late, but DeSean Jackson is a dynamic threat in the Buccaneers offense. Jackson’s blazing speed was a vital part of the team’s early success. He may not be around for much longer, but Jackson did bring plenty of excitement during his tenure.

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Second-year wideout Chris Godwin might be the future of the Buccaneers wideouts. If he can continue to develop this season, Tampa Bay may feature one of the best one-two punches in the league.

Despite sitting in a crowded group of receivers, Godwin has 37 catches and four touchdowns. He may not break out on the stat sheet every week, but his talent is apparent. He dominates cornerbacks and uses his size in the red zone exceptionally well.

Tampa Bay’s secret weapon, however, is Adam Humphries. The former undrafted free agent has numbers similar to Godwin but rarely gets the attention.

Humphries is entering free agency after this season and would be a great addition to any receiving corps. Tampa Bay should look to bring him back.

No team can match the talent Tampa Bay has right now. It may not have translated to many wins this season, but it is without a doubt the team’s strength.

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