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5 looming contract decisions for Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By Ryan Doyle

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Adam Humphries #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers completes a pass from quarterback Jameis Winston #3 for a first down in the fourth quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 27-9. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Adam Humphries #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers completes a pass from quarterback Jameis Winston #3 for a first down in the fourth quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 27-9. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 09: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to throw a pass in the rain during the fourth 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 drops back to throw a pass in the rain during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

QB Jameis Winston

Technically, the Buccaneers already made up their mind on Jameis Winston. They picked up his fifth-year option back in April. But they have until May 3 to cut him.

The entire city of Tampa Bay would be stunned if the Bucs don’t begin the 2019 season with Winston under center, but it is an option for general manager Jason Licht to ponder.

Winston’s strong play at the end of the season will help his cause. He had a rough day against the Saints, but Winston has limited his turnovers, and he led the Bucs to a 2-1 record since taking over for Ryan Fitzpatrick.

There is a reality where Tampa Bay goes into a tailspin down the stretch and land a top ten pick in the NFL Draft. With a few intriguing quarterback prospects on the board, the Bucs could pull the trigger on Draft day.

It may seem like a long shot, but a new head coach next season could mean a new field general in red and pewter. If that staff doesn’t think Winston is the answer long-term, they could cut ties this offseason.

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