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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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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Bobo Wilson #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter of a NFL preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Bobo Wilson #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter of a NFL preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

WR Bobo Wilson

The Bucs punt returner Bobo Wilson could also see some run in the slot and not just on special teams. Wilson has had minimal run so far this season with just eight targets from Winston, but is it time for the Bucs to give him a shot at stepping up and contributing for this offense with no real third option?

Wilson and Winston have a connection from their time in Tallahassee as Seminoles in college, where Wilson had 42 receptions for 527 yards and four touchdowns in his sophomore season, Winston’s last season. His eight targets so far this season already surpassed his targets from his first two years combined during his time in Tampa.

It looks like the staff likes Wilson, and they are looking to get the ball in his hand a little more often. How often is the question, and does this staff view Wilson as the solution to the third option problem?

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Wilson figures to be behind Miller in the pecking order, but perhaps the past connection sparks in practice in the coming weeks. As of now, it seems like it would take an injury or suspension to truly get Wilson enough playing time to make a significant contribution.

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