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NFL Preseason Week 1 Storylines

By Jon Dove

Jul 31, 2016; Irvine, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass at training camp at UC Irvine. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2016; Irvine, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass at training camp at UC Irvine. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) works out at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) works out at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Development of Jameis Winston

Jameis Winston had a very strong rookie season that has everyone expecting him to quickly develop into a star player. He has always had the physical tools to succeed, but has also shown the ability to be a leader and work to improve.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have put some good weapons around Winston and could be poised for a big season offensively. Winston options at wide receiver include Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson.

Both players are bigger targets who aren’t afraid to go up and attack the football. The Buccaneers also have Cameron Brate and Austin Seferian-Jenkins at tight end that have the

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potential to be real difference makers in the passing game.

Winston can also lean on his running game where Doug Martin has been able to regain the production he showed as a rookie. All the pieces are in place for Winston to take a big step forward this year.

As a whole, the Buccaneers defense still has some issues that could keep the team from making a playoff push. This means that there will be added pressure on the shoulders of Winston who will be asked to put up enough points to overcome the defensive issues.

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