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Buccaneers hungry for success after disappointing season

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are eager to distance themselves from their worst finish in nearly three decades. They’re hoping Jameis Winston will lead the way, but coach Lovie Smith knows it’ll take a lot more than the top pick in this year’s draft to turn around a team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2007. In addition to addressing their quarterback woes this offseason, the Bucs brought in help for a porous offensive line and added several players with potential…

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Confident Jameis Winston ready to take over Bucs’ offense

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The large billboard standing on a major thoroughfare a few blocks from the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suggests an offensive explosion is on the horizon. Jameis Winston is preparing to lead it. “Cannons will fire,” reads the sign bearing an image of the top pick in the NFL draft presumably poised to throw a touchdown pass. “Whatever it is,” a television commercial implores, “he’s got it.” Coach Lovie Smith and general manager Jason Licht are banking on their…

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Florida State’s Jameis Winston shows off for NFL coaches, GMs

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Jameis Winston dodged brooms and blocking pads. He threw over outstretched arms and tennis rackets. He completed passes from the pocket and on the run. Even when it was time for a brief break during Florida State’s pro day Tuesday, Winston grabbed the water bottles and served his teammates. No doubt, Winston put on quite a show for NFL coaches, general managers and scouts. The Seminoles star threw passes for nearly an hour, demonstrating arm strength, accuracy and stamina while…

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