Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2015 NFL Draft: Grades and Recap
May 1, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3), the number one overall draft pick, poses with general manager Jason Licht and head coach Lovie Smith for a photo during a press conference at One Buc Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
After months of scouting and mock drafts, we’ve finally reached the end of the 2015 NFL Draft season. After winning only a handful of games in 2014, the Buccaneers entered the draft with several pressing needs, such as a quarterback, offensive line, and receivers. Will Lovie Smith use his coaching magic to return the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a playoff contender like they were only a couple seasons ago?
QB. Florida State. 1ST PICK: JAMEIS WINSTON. A. Whether or not Winston was the best player in the draft is a question for another day. The Buccaneers got their franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future, something they haven’t had in a long time. Winston’s biggest ON-FIELD knock is his turnover ratio. With receivers like Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson, I would expect more clean catches and less contested catches, which Winston had to deal with at Florida State. If he can handle that issue and stay on track off the field, he should be a successful quarterback in this league for a long time. Click <a href=
2014 Game Tape
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