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per the Tampa Bay Times:
Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota (Round 2, 45th overall)
No one will be surprised if Winfield emerges as the starter in Week 1. His dad played 14 seasons in the NFL and even intercepted Brady.
Winfield’s ball skills are off the charts, and he’s a complete safety who can come down in the box and play the run or cover man-to-man in the slot.
Expect defensive coordinator Todd Bowles to be creative in his use of Winfield. But the Bucs defense isn’t the easiest one to master. It took rookies such as Devin White and Jamel Dean nearly half the season to become consistent.
It’s possible Jordan Whitehead and Mike Edwards emerge as starters with Winfield playing in nickel situations. The status or Justin Evans, who missed 2019 with ankle/foot injuries, also is unknown.
But Winfield will have a huge impact. He’s a ball hawk who won’t drop interceptions.
Tyler Johnson, Minnesota (Round 5, 161st overall)
Johnson was a value pick in the fifth round and a player the Bucs felt fortunate to get so late in the draft.
He had nearly 2,500 yards receiving and 25 touchdowns the past two seasons for the Golden Gophers. Coach P.J. Fleck, who coached receivers for the Bucs, knows Johnson will be a highly productive player in the NFL.
The Bucs lost Breshad Perriman to the Lions in free agency. The competition for the third receiver spot is wide open between Johnson, Scotty Miller and Justin Watson. Both veterans spent plenty of time working with Brady in the off-season.
Considering the Bucs may go with a lot of 12 personnel — two tight ends, one running back and two receivers — it may be hard to get a third wideout on the field this season.
But before the season is over, look for Johnson to force his way into the lineup.
www.tampabay.com
Go Gophers!!
Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota (Round 2, 45th overall)
No one will be surprised if Winfield emerges as the starter in Week 1. His dad played 14 seasons in the NFL and even intercepted Brady.
Winfield’s ball skills are off the charts, and he’s a complete safety who can come down in the box and play the run or cover man-to-man in the slot.
Expect defensive coordinator Todd Bowles to be creative in his use of Winfield. But the Bucs defense isn’t the easiest one to master. It took rookies such as Devin White and Jamel Dean nearly half the season to become consistent.
It’s possible Jordan Whitehead and Mike Edwards emerge as starters with Winfield playing in nickel situations. The status or Justin Evans, who missed 2019 with ankle/foot injuries, also is unknown.
But Winfield will have a huge impact. He’s a ball hawk who won’t drop interceptions.
Tyler Johnson, Minnesota (Round 5, 161st overall)
Johnson was a value pick in the fifth round and a player the Bucs felt fortunate to get so late in the draft.
He had nearly 2,500 yards receiving and 25 touchdowns the past two seasons for the Golden Gophers. Coach P.J. Fleck, who coached receivers for the Bucs, knows Johnson will be a highly productive player in the NFL.
The Bucs lost Breshad Perriman to the Lions in free agency. The competition for the third receiver spot is wide open between Johnson, Scotty Miller and Justin Watson. Both veterans spent plenty of time working with Brady in the off-season.
Considering the Bucs may go with a lot of 12 personnel — two tight ends, one running back and two receivers — it may be hard to get a third wideout on the field this season.
But before the season is over, look for Johnson to force his way into the lineup.
Five Bucs rookies who will have the biggest impact in 2020
But first they hit training camp. Coach Bruce Arians says the first-year players have missed 400 reps this offseason due to the pandemic.
Go Gophers!!
