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4 players who could step up as third receiver for Buccaneers

By Jamil King

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 21: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signals a first down after making a 24-yard reception during the third 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: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signals a first down after making a 24-yard reception during the third 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) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 12: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers breaks up a pass intended for Breshad Perriman #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 12: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers breaks up a pass intended for Breshad Perriman #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

One position that has had no production for the Buccaneers has been the third option in the passing game behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers trio of quarterback Jameis Winston and wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin has been a good one up to this point in the season for offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich. Godwin is ranking well within the elite in the league, while Evans is on pace for his sixth straight 1,000 yard receiving season.

The running attack that was a huge question mark coming into the season has been doing a reasonably good job as well. It looks like it is only a matter of time before Ronald Jones takes over the starting gig and the majority of the carries from Peyton Barber, showing far more efficiency on his limited touches.

While the offensive line has had its good days and bad days, the Buccaneers are hoping for the best when starting backups Earl Watford and Josh Wells on Sunday in relief for the injured Alex Cappa and Demar Dotson. It would not be a shock to see the team look to address their offensive line around the trade deadline either.

One position that has had no production for this team has been the third wide receiver spot or the third option in general. Free agent addition Breshad Perriman has struggled as the number three receiver so far, and did not even travel to London and will be inactive for his second straight game.

Perriman only has three catches on 12 targets, including a dropped touchdown in week two against the Panthers. The Bucs need someone else to step up as the third option after Evans and Godwin, the question is who?

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