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Bucs count on Winston, Evans to improve chemistry as downfield threat

Bucs Jameis Winston talks with Mike Evans between plays in the 2nd half during the Tampa Bay Bucs game against the New Orleans Saints in the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans Sunday 9/20/2015. JIM DAMASKE | Times

TAMPA — Shortly after returning from his nuptials a few weeks ago, Mike Evans began some "off-campus" throwing sessions with Jameis Winston aimed at improving the timing between receiver and quarterback.

But the honeymoon period is over for the Bucs' passing combination, coach Dirk Koetter says. Despite both players putting up enviable numbers last season, Koetter said Winston and Evans missed too many opportunities to connect downfield.