How will TE Kellen Winslow impact the passing game?
The offseason acquisition of Winslow in a trade with the Browns foreshadows a significant change in the Bucs’ offensive philosophy under new coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski. The ultra-aggressive play-caller has shown a strong affinity for featuring the tight end in the past, and Winslow gives him an elite playmaker at the position. The former Pro Bowler has proven to be a problematic matchup for defenses because of his superior athleticism, and Jagodzinski has the wherewithal to use Winslow as the primary weapon in the Bucs’ passing game. Given the five-year veteran’s productive seasons when serving as a top option in the past (Winslow posted back-to-back seasons with at least 80 receptions in 2006 and 2007), defenses are sure to commit double coverage to the tight end in the middle of the field, which will open up things for WR Antonio Bryant. With two dynamic weapons available in the passing game, the Bucs could field one of the league’s most explosive aerial attacks this season.
