“Weapons for Winston” has been the theme of this off-season, both in free agency and the draft. The Buccaneers added veteran receiver DeSean Jackson to start opposite Mike Evans, and then used their 19th overall pick on tight end O.J. Howard. With those two additions Jason Licht suddenly forged a deadly passing attack. Still, an issue remained that could bubble to the surface with just one injury to Jackson or Mike Evans. The Bucs had pretty much no talent behind Jackson, Evans and Adam Humphries.
Then, the third round crept around and general manager Jason Licht did something that not many expected.