Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

By Brandon Laass

July 21, 2015

Buccaneers’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 Training Camp

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Minicamp — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot of questions entering their training camp, but they also have a few standout contributors who will look to turn the ship around. The following five players will be looked at as the focal points for the team entering the 2015 NFL season.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot of questions entering their training camp, but they also have a few standout contributors who will look to turn the ship around. The following five players will be looked at as the focal points for the team entering the 2015 NFL season.

5. Jameis Winston, QB

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5. Jameis Winston, QB

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jameis Winston was the No. 1 overall selection in the 2015 NFL Draft and for good reason. The Buccaneers have been struggling in recent years as they have not had stable play from any of their former starting quarterbacks. Winston has a lot of talent; that is undeniable, but there are still question marks as he enters his rookie season. If he can perform at a solid level, the Buccaneers could be in the mix for the wide open NFC South division.

Jameis Winston was the No. 1 overall selection in the 2015 NFL Draft and for good reason. The Buccaneers have been struggling in recent years as they have not had stable play from any of their former starting quarterbacks. Winston has a lot of talent; that is undeniable, but there are still question marks as he enters his rookie season. If he can perform at a solid level, the Buccaneers could be in the mix for the wide open NFC South division.

4. Doug Martin, RB

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4. Doug Martin, RB

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Doug Martin had a great rookie season back in 2012 but has never regained that form since. The past two seasons have been filled with injuries and disappointment. However, if Martin can finally be healthy, he can be a very talented player and a big help as a security blanket for a young quarterback in Winston. He can help take the pressure off his quarterback if he can produce out of the backfield this season.

Doug Martin had a great rookie season back in 2012 but has never regained that form since. The past two seasons have been filled with injuries and disappointment. However, if Martin can finally be healthy, he can be a very talented player and a big help as a security blanket for a young quarterback in Winston. He can help take the pressure off his quarterback if he can produce out of the backfield this season.

3. Mike Evans, WR

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3. Mike Evans, WR

NFL: Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mike Evans is the focal part of the offense and will be the go-to guy for his young quarterback. He will be coming off a solid rookie season in which he hauled in over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns. The big target will provide the Buccaneers with both a deep threat and a possession receiver. He can take his game to the next level playing with a talented quarterback.

Mike Evans is the focal part of the offense and will be the go-to guy for his young quarterback. He will be coming off a solid rookie season in which he hauled in over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns. The big target will provide the Buccaneers with both a deep threat and a possession receiver. He can take his game to the next level playing with a talented quarterback.

2. Lavonte David, LB

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2. Lavonte David, LB

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Lavonte David is one of the NFL's most consistent linebackers as he has accrued over 130 tackles in each of his three seasons in the league. He is also the anchor of the Buccaneers' linebacking corps which will look to step up their game from last season. David provided additional pass rushing back in 2013 when he added seven sacks but only managed one in 2014. The Buccaneers will need help to get to the quarterback more often come this season.

Lavonte David is one of the NFL's most consistent linebackers as he has accrued over 130 tackles in each of his three seasons in the league. He is also the anchor of the Buccaneers' linebacking corps which will look to step up their game from last season. David provided additional pass rushing back in 2013 when he added seven sacks but only managed one in 2014. The Buccaneers will need help to get to the quarterback more often come this season.

1. Gerald McCoy, DT

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1. Gerald McCoy, DT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Gerald McCoy deserves the No. 1 spot on this list as he is the best player currently on this Tampa Bay roster. McCoy has been one of the NFL's best defensive players since entering the league in 2010. He has racked up 27.5 sacks over his five years in the league which is quite impressive for a defensive tackle. McCoy is the heart of the Buccaneers and will look to anchor the defense once again.

Gerald McCoy deserves the No. 1 spot on this list as he is the best player currently on this Tampa Bay roster. McCoy has been one of the NFL's best defensive players since entering the league in 2010. He has racked up 27.5 sacks over his five years in the league which is quite impressive for a defensive tackle. McCoy is the heart of the Buccaneers and will look to anchor the defense once again.

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