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Studs, duds from Buccaneers loss to Saints

By Ryan Doyle

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 09: Adarius Taylor #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with teammates after catching an interception thrown by Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 09: Adarius Taylor #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with teammates after catching an interception thrown by Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 09: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to the sideline during the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 09: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to the sideline during the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

The whole offensive line

Where to start.

The only offensive lineman the broadcasters didn’t mention was left guard Ali Marpet.

Left tackle Donovan Smith was penalized multiple times and allowed defenders to slide by him with ease. For a player looking for a new contract, Smith showed why the Bucs could look in a different direction this offseason.

Veteran Demar Dotson had similar struggles on Sunday. He had uncharacteristic penalties in what has been one of his worst seasons as a Buccaneer.

Center Ryan Jensen continued to rack up the penalties. He now holds the team lead with 10 on the season. Guard Caleb Benenoch wasn’t flagged, but he continued to struggle as the starting right guard.

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By the end of the game, Winston was sacked four times and hit 10 times. The unit had no luck making their presence felt on the ground as Peyton Barber found no room. He carried the ball 14 times for 42 yards.

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