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During Friday’s Outside the Lines on ESPN, Bob Ley said that William Meggs, the local district attorney in Tallahassee, claimed that he has not been contacted by the NFL or any team. According to a Buccaneers source, however, that information isn’t accurate.
Per the source, the Buccaneers have spoke to the district attorney’s office as part of an extensive due diligence process in which the team has engaged regarding Winston.
The communication occurred well in advance of Friday’s report, the source explained. And it makes sense; having the first overall pick imposes an obligation to spend plenty of time and resources to research the players who potentially may be selected.