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Jun 16, 2015; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws the ball during minicamp at One Buc Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Head coach Lovie Smith is getting his Tampa-Two defense tightened up because the offense will be set. The receiver and running back position is ready for No. 1 quarterback prospect Jameis Winston to come in and get it going. You’ll see more of what he’s doing in the draft as he’ll likely find his Tampa-Two middle linebacker early in the draft too.

Free Agency Signings:

DT Henry Melton
S Chris Conte
OLB Bruce Carter

Kept:

CB Leonard Johnson
DE Lawrence Sidbury
S Major Wright
CB Mike Jenkins
OLB Danny Lansanah

Lost:

DE Adrian Clayborn

Draft Picks:

QB Jameis Winston
OT Donovan Smith
G Ali Marpet
OLB Kwon Alexander
WR Kenny Bell
WR Kaelin Clay
FB Joey Iosepha

State of the Franchise: Ascending

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went out and got themselves a franchise quarterback in the first round of the draft. They also got two starters on the offensive line, one a left tackle, to protect him. Head coach Lovie Smith addressed his defense in free agency to fit his Tampa-2 and the Buccaneers could win the Divsion this year.

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