NFL Spin Zone
Fansided

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 3 Reasons Jameis Winston is an MVP candidate

By Danny Jaillet

Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws the ball during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws the ball during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 4
Next
Oct 23, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) gestures after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) gestures after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

2. An upward trend in offense

In 2016, Tampa Bay averaged 22.1 points per game. That number was up from 2015 when they averaged 21.4 points per game. On the same note, Tampa Bay scored 2.3 offensive touchdowns per game in 2016. That number too was up from 2015 when they averaged 2.1 per game.

More from Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Winston is bound to see that number increase this year. He has a bunch of new, healthy weapons at his disposal with the most especially at the running back and wide receiver position. You can bet he will be at the center of all these offensive plays. Especially in the red zone, Winston will really have a chance to make an impact.

What’s more, Winston took individual strides as a quarterback last season. He clearly showed an upward trajectory in terms of his performance, though some people might point to the interception number increasing. However, that shows him having more comfort and taking more chances, though he’ll need to improve moving forward and with better weapons.

If he can convert on the majority of chances he gets in the red zone, combined with the talent he has at his disposal, he will be part of the MVP conversation in no time.

Home/Tampa Bay Buccaneers