NFL State of the Franchise: All 32 Teams
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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