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Predicting the Buccaneers’ 53-man roster

By Nicholas Perlich

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 23: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers completes the pass to Chris Godwin #12 in the first quarter of the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 23: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers completes the pass to Chris Godwin #12 in the first quarter of the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 18: Tight end O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants won 38-35. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 18: Tight end O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants won 38-35. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

Tight Ends

  • OJ Howard
  • Cameron Brate
  • Anthony Auclair

A lot has been made this offseason of the fact that Bruce Arians hasn’t utilized the tight end position much as a target in the passing game throughout his career. Part of that has to do with the fact that he hasn’t had a target like the ultra-athletic OJ Howard. Expect a big year from him as he works the middle of the field between receivers Evans and Godwin. Brate is a solid all-around player at tight end who will see the field plenty in two-tight end sets. Auclair figures to make the team as the best blocker of the group.

Player to watch: Jordan Leggett

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