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 When the schedule was released Buccaneers Caleb Benenoch Jersey , people freaked out. When it was known quarterback Jameis Winston would miss the first three games, people freaked out some more. When journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick was not going to be replaced by a guy like Teddy Bridgewater, people freaked out.Here we are now two games into the season and people want Fitzpatrick to remain the starter for a very long time.The 35-year-old quarterback has been lighting up the statsheet. In the first two games of the season, he has thrown eight touchdowns to one interception with a quarterback rating of 151.5. Crazy.It’s understandable why people would like to see the veteran signal caller continue under center and not let Winston play again until Fitz falls on his face or an injury occurs. But why not let the young 24-year-old come back anyways despite Fitzpatrick’s success?Many are using Fitzpatrick’s accuracy as their main reason for their argument. Currently throwing at a 78-percent completion rate has people wanting more Fitzmagic. But it’s more about the system and the preseason where you’ll find the answers as to why.This preseason, the Buccaneers scored the most points under head coach Dirk Koetter. It also happens to be the first preseason he wasn’t calling plays and the first preseason where all three of the Bucs quarterbacks saw improvement in their completion percentages.Jameis Winston2018 - 73.2% on 41 attempts2017 - 68.1% on 47 attempts2016 - 59.1% on 44 attemptsRyan Fitzpatrick2018 - 60.7% on 28 attempts2017 - 52.5% on 40 attempts2016 - 55.2% on 29 attemptsRyan Griffin2018 - 68% on 75 attempts2017 - Injured2016 - 58.1% on 74 attemptsWinston put up that completion percentage this past preseason with a shuffled offensive line and wide receivers group. Same goes for Fitzpatrick. And with that, both were able to put up their best preseason completion percentages under Monken’s playcalling. You can say the same for Griffin.Now we see Fitzpatrick putting up his highest completion percentage of his career with an offensive line and offensive weapons that are set Buccaneers Ryan Jensen Jersey , not shuffled. So while Fitzpatrick is most certainly doing an excellent job so far in two games, the same opportunity should be given to Winston — that is to play with a set group of offensive personnel with the same consistent playcalling.What we have seen so far is the offense executing Monken’s game planning which is now being complimented by his game planning. Where as before, Monken’s game planning was being steered differently by play calling that came from Dirk Koetter.So while there is certainly some magic in the air, this new Buccaneers offensive system is what has allowed for the success we’ve seen so far in 2018.***UPDATE***Since people apparently seem to have memory loss on Winston connecting on deep balls and now the attention has turned to that, let’s refresh our memories.This offseason, Winston was committed to get better in that department. He did.He worked on his chemistry with DeSean Jackson and it showed in camp as he hit him deep in stride a few times. Oh Buccaneers Beau Allen Jersey , and the one time they attempted it in preseason, he hit Jackson in stride there, too. Here’s the gif: "I Had To Duck Down Behind The Bench Because I Didn't Want Anyone To See" - JoeBucsFan.comDirk Koetter admits that he’s a private guy who doesn’t like to get too personal when he’s dealing media."Still Have A Great Relationship With Him" - JoeBucsFan.comDJax says he stll loves Jameis.Buccaneers, city of Tampa announce social justice initiative | SI.comThe Buccaneers Foundation is a player-led, year-round operation focused on social justice.Bucs NFL Power Rankings Week 3 - Buccaneers.comGoing up on a Tuesday. See just how far the Buccaneers have climbed following their victory over the Super BowlChampion Philadelphia Eagles in their home opener during Week Two.DeSean Jackson Wants Bucs to Ride 'On Fire' QB Fitzpatrick, 'It's Like NBA Jam' | Bleacher Report | Latest News Buccaneers Vinny Curry Jersey , Videos and HighlightsTampa Bay Buccaneerswide receiverDeSean Jacksonbelieves the Bucs should stick with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their starting quarterback despite Jameis Winston's eligibility to return from suspension after Week 3...Jameis Winston of Tampa Bay Buccaneers sued by Uber driver over alleged 2016 incident - ESPNBucs quarterback Jameis Winston, who is serving a three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, is being sued by the female Uber driver who accused him of groping her during a ride in her vehicle in March 2016.Cover 3: How To Make The Playoffs; A Metric Middle Ground For OFF/DEF | Pewter ReportIn this week's Cover 3, Trevor Sikkema finds a offense/defense metric that holds the key for playoff success.

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