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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 5 Reasons Bucs can win the NFC South

By Danny Jaillet

Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) high fives fans as he runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) high fives fans as he runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) points out a San Diego Chargers defender before the snap as offensive guard Ali Marpet (74) and center Joe Hawley (68) look on during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) points out a San Diego Chargers defender before the snap as offensive guard Ali Marpet (74) and center Joe Hawley (68) look on during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Jameis Winston

Although his first two years in Tampa Bay may not have started the way he wanted them to, it is no secret that Winston possesses talent. He has passed for 8,132 yards and 50 touchdowns in his first two years in the NFL. Those are some pretty impressive numbers. Now in Year 3, he should be able to make the leap especially under Koetter’s tutelage.

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He has the arm strength and ability. He just needs to harness those skills in order to maximize his potential. This is the year we should see it happen. Much like with the teams themselves, the quarterbacks in the NFC South have question marks heading into the season. Will Matt Ryan suffer from a Super Bowl hangover? Will Cam Newton return to his regular form? Will Drew Brees be able to put up his normal numbers with a revamped offense?

These factor have a very good chance of working against each of the respective teams they affect. And if they do, the Bucs should have the advantage. Winston is clearly a player on the rise, which is impressive considering what he’s already been able to accomplish. All of that should help to pave the way for Tampa to the top of the NFC South.

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