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 loss of the season last Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. The offense was anemic Mike Evans Jersey , the defense was picked apart, and the special teams wasn’t anything to write home about. However, as slim as they may be, there were a few positives. Peyton Barber had one his best games of the entire year behind a strong effort from the offensive line against one of the top defenses in the NFL. And Vita Vea was one of the few defensive linemen with a pulse against the Ravens.Lamar Jackson and Baltimore’s running game made Tampa Bay look a step too slow all game. Whether it was misdirection or the option, the Bucs defense basically had no answers on a dreary Sunday. Jameis Winston is also looking for answers following another sub-par performance from his offensive line. Winners1. Peyton BarberBarber was one of the few Bucs to find success against the Ravens tough defense. He finished with 19 carries for 85 yards while scoring early in the second quarter to give Tampa Bay its only touchdown of the day. It was the former Auburn’s star fifth touchdown of the season. He has five of the teams 10 scores on the ground in 2018 and five of the six touchdowns by a running back. The 85 rushing yards tied for his second best output of the season. 2. Vita VeaAll season, Tampa Bay has received backlash for selecting Vita Vea over Derwin James in the 2018 NFL Draft. While the criticism is deserved, James will likely win DROY while manning the Los Angeles defense. However, Vea showed flashes of what his future could hold against Baltimore.The rookie defensive tackle recorded a career-high nine tackles and was dominant on the defensive front all day when the rest of his unit was getting manhandled. I also thought he did a great job in pursuing plays. If Vea can keep up this level of play, he makes Gerald McCoy expendable.McCoy is owed $13 million next season and the veteran defensive tackle is signed through 2021. Getting his contract off the books would give the Bucs the luxury to upgrade somewhere else. 3. Mike Evans Evans continued to have success during the best season of his career. He caught four passes for 121 yards but he was held out of the end zone for the fourth straight game.The veteran wide receiver had a 64-yard catch and run in the second quarter to set up a Tampa Bay field goal. He’s been a steady option on offense all year. Losers1. Rushing defenseThe Buccaneers got ripped to shreds by Baltimore’s running game. The Ravens rushed for 242 yards as a team and made timely plays all game. They converted 9/16 third down attempts while accruing 12 plays of ten yards or more in what was a long day for this defense. Whether it was Lamar Jackson or Gus Edwards, the Bucs couldn’t plug a hole all day. They were outmatched and out of position all game. 2. Pass protectionWhile Tampa Bay finally found some consistent success on the ground, the passing game was a mess all day. Despite Baltimore getting just one sack during the contest, on the first drive nevertheless, the pressure forced Jameis Winston out of a rhythm.The former Florida State star didn’t complete a pass over seven yards until his tenth throw of the afternoon found Evans for a 23-yard gain. All in all Chris Godwin Jersey , Winston was pressured on roughly 25% of his drop backs. The designed blitzes from Baltimore confused both the offensive line and Winston. With little time to throw the ball and little confidence in his protection, Winston could never get in a flow. 3. Coaching staffThe greatest flaw of all on Sunday may of been the coaching staff. What is up with the offensive play calling? On the first drive of the game, Barber reeled off a 15 yard run. After that, the Bucs passed three straight times and were forced to punt. Barber had 11 runs for 60 yards and a touchdown with 12:03 left in the second quarter. Tampa Bay was moving the ball on the ground. Then they went away from it. The third-year running back had just seven carries after that for the remainder of the game when clearly they weren’t producing through the air. Defensive coordinator Mark Duffner got taken to the woodshed on Sunday. He failed to adjust his defense at multiple points throughout the game and the end result was 242 yards on the ground for Baltimore.It makes sense why the majority of this staff will be packing up their offices in a few weeks. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers insist they don’t have a quarterback controversy.Jameis Winston practiced Wednesday for the first time since serving a three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, returning to a team that’s ridden Ryan Fitzpatrick’s arm to a surprising 2-1 start.“I’m excited to be back,” a beaming Winston said. “I’m so happy we had some success. … We’ve got to keep it up.”Fitzpatrick, a 35-year-old journeyman who’s played for seven teams over 14 seasons, has thrown for 1,230 yards and 11 touchdowns while becoming the first player in league history to top 400 yards passing in three consecutive games.“When a guy throws for 400 yards three games in a row, you gotta love that,” Winston said, adding that he’s happy for Fitzpatrick http://www.buccaneerslockerroom.com/authentic-gerald-mccoy-jersey , as well as proud of the entire team for how it performed in his absence.“Me being back, nothing’s changing. I’m happy that when we have a win, I can dap guys up and celebrate with them,” he added. “That’s the part you miss, that team bonding.”Winston was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 draft and started 45 of 48 games the past three seasons.Coach Dirk Koetter remained mum on who will start Sunday’s game at Chicago.He has informed both Winston and Fitzpatrick, but has no intentions of letting the Bears know what’s planned.Winston took a stab at diffusing the conversation before retreating.“I’m here to assist the best way I possibly can,” the fourth-year pro when asked what his reaction be to not being the starter against the Bears. “My passion for this team, my love for this team goes beyond whether I’m out there throwing the football for this team or not.”Without hesitation, he quickly added: “It’s my first day back. Let me enjoy that before I (answer) any more questions about that.”Fitzpatrick is expected to meet with the media on Thursday.“It’s about the team’s success. I’m not a selfish player, it’s about our team,” Winston said. “We’re out here doing big things, and we’ve got to continue doing that.”The 2013 Heisman Trophy winner practiced with the Bucs for the first time since the preseason. He was forbidden to be at the team’s training facility or have contact with coaches of teammates during the suspension.Tuesday was the first day Winston was allowed to get back to work. He arrived at the complex at about 5:30 a.m., even though it was an off day for teammates following Monday night’s 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.Winston recruited a couple of coaches and more than 20 players Womens John Lynch Jersey , including former NFL receiver Louis Murphy, to join him for workouts designed to help the quarterback remain sharp and in condition during the layoff.“I did my best impersonation of what it would be like being here,” Winston said. “I got guys from the Orlando area, Fort Lauderdale, Lakeland. … We just went to work. I didn’t want the guys in this building to be working hard and I wasn’t out there doing my thing.”Teammates were excited to have Winston back in the locker room and on the practice field. They insist they won’t take sides in the quarterback situation, stressing that they’re confident they can with Winston or Fitzpatrick.“Jameis handled it like a pro. What else would you expect?” Koetter said.“He came back prepared. That’s no surprise,” Koetter added. “It was great to have him back. Jameis is a favorite of everyone around here, so great to have his energy back in the building, his smile back in the building. I know he’s happy to be here. We’re happy to have him.”

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