Buccaneers: At the wire final 53-man roster prediction

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 16: Ndamukong Suh #93 talks with teammate Beau Allen #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 16: Ndamukong Suh #93 talks with teammate Beau Allen #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 16: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball after catching a first half pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 16: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball after catching a first half pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Wide Receivers

Mike Evans

I mean, come on. Mike Evans is one of just two players in NFL history to start their career with five 1,000 yard seasons (Randy Moss is the other). This is a no brainer.

Chris Godwin

Another no brainer, Chris Godwin looks to take another leap after a significant jump in his sophomore season a year ago. Arians has big plans for Godwin, and expect him to see a ton of targets from Winston as a security blanket with the departure of Adam Humphries.

Breshad Perriman

The newbie from the Cleveland Browns a year ago, Breshad Perriman looks to fill the void left by DeSean Jackson as the Buccaneers’ deep threat. After a strong camp to add to his bounce back year in 2018, Perriman is a lock to make the team as the Buccaneers’ third receiver.

Justin Watson

While there was some uncertainty around last year’s fifth rounder Justin Watson after a regime change, he proved his worth this summer and during the preseason and looks to have solidified the Buccaneers’ fourth receiver job. At 6-3, Watson gives the Buccaneers some added size and a reprieve for Godwin and Evans if they need a breather.

Bobo Wilson

Also in question with a regime change, Bobo Wilson has displayed his versatility and ability to contribute on special teams as well, winning him the last roster spot at the wide receiver position. Wilson benefited greatly from the hamstring injury that sidelined rookie Scotty Miller.

Scotty Miller

In this prediction, the Buccaneers roster six receivers, paving the way for Scotty Miller to make the team. If the Buccaneers only roster five, then Miller could be the odd man out as he missed significant reps while he was sidelined for two weeks with a hamstring injury.

Notable cuts: Anthony Johnson, DaMarkus Lodge, Spencer Schnell

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