Bucs' backup quarterback situation doesn't evoke much confidence

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers better hope Jameis Winston stays healthy this season. In Thursday night's fourth and final preseason game against the Washington Redskins, backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick completed just 2-of-7 passes for six yards and a quarterback rating of 39.6.

Granted, he was throwing to non-starters and even some guys who won't be on the team by Saturday, but one would expect more from a veteran quarterback going into his 13th season. Instead, he was outplayed by Nate Sudfeld.

His numbers were better as a whole this preseason, as he completed 21-of-40 passes (52.5 percent) for 153 yards, a rushing touchdown and two interceptions. In practice, he has also been…