Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 5 X-factors for making the leap in 2017

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Dec 18, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) runs a route against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

1. In-sync wide receivers

This is perhaps the most important thing the Buccaneers need to have going for them if they want to make the leap. Tampa Bay has tons of offensive weapons at their disposal. DeSean Jackson, Vincent Jackson, Mike Evans, Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard are just some of the option Winston has. There is no denying the talent at the position.

However, all the talent in the world is not going to do you any good if they are not in-sync. This could happen as Evans and Howard are new to the team, and a learning curve is expected. Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter needs to make sure that his quarterback and wide receivers are on the same page with each other. Spend extra time at meetings going over plays if needed, make sure everyone has the playcalls and formations down, and so on.

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Simply put, if they are on the same page, this offense has enough firepower to be one of the best in the league. If they are not however, that would be severely detrimental and could make the difference between not only a playoff season or not, but a winning season.

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