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5 former Bruce Arians-coached players the Buccaneers should sign

By Ryan Doyle

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 30: Deone Bucannon #20 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after a sack in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 30: Deone Bucannon #20 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after a sack in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: J.J. Nelson #14 of the Arizona Cardinals attempts a catch in front of Nickell Robey-Coleman #23 of the Los Angeles Rams during a 34-0 Rams win at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: J.J. Nelson #14 of the Arizona Cardinals attempts a catch in front of Nickell Robey-Coleman #23 of the Los Angeles Rams during a 34-0 Rams win at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

WR JJ Nelson  (Arizona Cardinals)

With salary cap concerns, Tampa Bay may have to get a low-cost option in free agency. Former Cardinals receiver J.J. Nelson would be the next best option behind Brown.

Nelson and Brown have similar skill sets. He can also could take the top off of defenses. His impressive mark of 17.8 YPC for his career would be a welcomed sight.

The only question mark revolving around Nelson was his subpar 2018 campaign. He caught seven passes for 61 yards. It was likely a product of a brutal offense in Arizona, but it is something to keep an eye on.

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If the organization is confident that he can return to form, Nelson would be the speed threat Tampa Bay needs. They have the possession receivers in Godwin and Evans, but a pure speedster won’t be on the roster next season.

Like Brown, Nelson would have to play a secondary role, getting a lower target share than Evans and company. Instead of taking a swing on a wideout late in the Draft, general manager Jason Licht can add a veteran who has an understanding of Arians’ offense.

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