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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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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 06: Scott Miller #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoids a tackle by David Onyemata #93 of the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 06: Scott Miller #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoids a tackle by David Onyemata #93 of the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

WR Scotty Miller

The most obvious choice to step up as the third wide receiver is the sixth round pick from the 2019 draft in Scotty Miller. Miller thrived for Bowling Green in the MAC, tallying 2867 yards on 215 catches over the span of his collegiate career; averaging 13.3 yards per catch and posting 23 touchdowns, Miller proved he was a weapon for the BGSU Falcons.

In his senior season, he had 71 receptions for 1148 yards and nine touchdowns, but did not receive an invite to the combine. Instead he went on to wow teams with his speed and agility at his pro day, leading to his draft selection.

Many had many people thinking he would directly replace Adam Humphries, who left for the Tennessee Titans in free agency for a price the Bucs could not afford to match. So far, that has not been the case, but he did get the most run of the season last week against the New Orleans Saints.

They even surprisingly threw him a deep ball in one on one coverage against Eli Apple that was picked off, but called back on a defensive holding call; Miller was seen on the inside and outside against the Saints, something a lot of people probably didn’t expect, and this just shows the confidence and how much the staff likes him.

He was also the recipient of a nicely designed end-around; the Bucs must keep scheming Miller in ways to get him the ball in space more each week. Miller has the size to be a great slot receiver along with speed. He seems to be the guy to get the first crack at becoming the third man.

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