It doesn't seem to matter who's playing quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Turnovers and a leaky defense are hindering the team's chances of being successful.The Bucs (3-7) have dropped seven of eight games following a 2-0 start
Dexter Lawrence NFL Draft , vacillating back and forth between Winston and Fitzpatrick, who've played well enough at times that Tampa Bay leads the NFL in passing yards and total offense.The quarterbacks have also been turnover-prone, with their mistakes compounded by a porous defense that not only has yielded a league-high 329 points but hasn't forced a turnover in the past seven games.Coach Dirk Koetter, who has not announced who'll start this week against the San Francisco 49ers, conceded Monday that the team's turnover differential of minus-23 through 10 games is a mind-boggling statistic."It's boggling on both ends. That we have that few takeaways and that many giveaways. It's a ridiculous number to have the disparity be that much," Koetter said Monday."What's even crazier is we play a team coming up this week that has one fewer takeaway than we do," the coach added. "It seems impossible. But it is a fact (although) they don't have as many turnovers as we do."Koetter changed quarterbacks for the third time this season, benching Fitzpatrick during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the New York Giants.Winston, benched last month after throwing four interceptions in a loss at Cincinnati, entered the game after Fitzpatrick was picked off three times in falling behind 24-7 and led touchdown drives on four consecutive possessions.Koetter said Monday he'd made a decision on which quarterback will start Sunday's home game against San Francisco, but he did not want to announce it because he had not yet talked to Winston and Fitzpatrick individually."Even though I know what we're going to do, I'm not going to be able to say it today because I would never tell the media before I told the quarterbacks themselves," Koetter said.The 35-year-old Fitzpatrick began the season as the starter while Winston
Color Rush Deandre Baker Jersey , the No. 1 overall pick from the 2015 draft, was serving a three-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy.Since topping 400 yards passing in back-to-back wins over New Orleans and Philadelphia, Fitzpatrick has lost five consecutive starts. Winston is 1-2 as a starter this season and also has played twice in relief of Fitzpatrick.The common denominator in the team's seven losses is the team has fallen behind early and been unable to escape double-digit deficits. In wins over the Saints, Eagles and Cleveland Browns, the Bucs led most of the way before holding on at the end."Almost every game we get some beautiful, beautiful play at quarterback. Some tremendous throws, good decision-making, some beautiful adjustments," Koetter said. "But at other times we have some bad decision-making that result in turnovers. That's hurting our team."Although the coach did not confirm whether Winston performed well enough against the Giants to reclaim the starting job, Koetter acknowledged the fourth-year pro "played better" and "for the most part made good decisions with the football.""Our quarterback play in general has been spectacular at times and not good enough at times," the coach said. "That's just the story of where we're at on offense right now."Fitzpatrick said after Sunday's game that he was proud of the way Winston led the team back against the Giants."It's not easy to not have any preparation and be working with the scout team and get thrown in there during the middle of the game," Fitzpatrick said.Winston, meanwhile
Youth Deandre Baker Jersey , would not speculate on who might start against the 49ers."I'm worried about finding a way to win our last six games. ... I don't have that much control over that, but my play can speak for me," Winston said. "That's the only thing I can control, and I'm going to do my best ... if I get the opportunity." Could Anthony Johnson be a later-round option to help add some size to the Giants’ receiving corps?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 172019 NFL DraftBuffalo’s Anthony Johnson could be a late-round receiving optionNew,7commentsCould Anthony Johnson be a later-round option to help add some size to the Giants’ receiving corps? ESTShareTweetShareShareBuffalo’s Anthony Johnson could be a late-round receiving optionBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsThe New York Giants have needs for young talented players all over their roster. But while other positions might get more attention, the wide receiver group is an understated but looming need. THe presence of Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard mask the concerns regarding the Giants’ receivers. However Beckham is only one player and the Giants could lose Shepard to free agency after the 2019 season. And while the Giants use the two tight end set more than league average (they used it on 35 percent of their snaps, compared to 20 percent league-wide, per SharpFootballStats) the Giants could also use a long-term solution for their third wide receiver position.While they certainly could go for one of the draft’s top options with one of their first two picks, the Giants are more likely to look down the draft board if they are to select a receiver. If so, could Buffalo’s Anthony Johnson be on their radar?MeasurablesProsGood size for a receiver.Willing blocker on runs or screen passes.Extends to snag balls away from his frame.Played all over the Buffalo offense - wide receiver, slot, and out of the backfield.Good play strength.Able to create after the catch.ConsLong speed is a question. Doesn’t really seem to run away from defenders.Average all-around athlete.Can waste too much energy trying to “sell” routes. Release against press coverage could be a question.Will face a jump in competition from the MAC to the NFL.Prospect VideoWhat They’re Saying - Jon Ledyard (The Draft Network - Scouting Report) Does He Fit The Giants?If the Giants are looking to add some size as a contrast to Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard -- and don’t want to invest too much -- then Johnson likely fits as a mid-late round selection. Johnson is an unspectacular athlete on the field -- he has some short-area quickness
Womens Deandre Baker Jersey , but isn’t going to out-athlete NFL-caliber defensive backs. That being said, he does have the ability to get open, with a good release against off coverage and manipulating his route stems to create separation. Somewhat surprisingly, Johnson is slippery after the catch, using his play strength and field awareness to create space for himself and making the most of it. His ability to be a moveable piece, playing both inside and outside, as well as from the backfield, and create on his own in space, all fit well within the Giants’ offense. He might need some development to get the hang of the precision route running needed to reach his ceiling in Pat Shurmur’s offense. However, he could eventually be a contributor as a possession receiver or a third option with Beckham and Shepard occupying a defense’s attention.