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Jameis Winston
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, Cleveland Browns

Age: 30
Weight: 230 lbs
Height: 6' 4"
College: Florida State

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Vincent Jackson feeling no signs of age

ESPN

Aug 09, 2015 · 4:11 PM EDT

As he spoke to the media for the first time this training camp Sunday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was asked if he’s seen any signs that his age is catching up to him.

“Absolutely not," said Jackson, 32. “I feel as good as I did six or seven years ago. It’s a blessing. I’ve been healthy and lucky. But, at the same time, I put in a lot of work as well."

Jackson said he feels invigorated, and there are two reasons for that. One is the arrival of rookie quarterback Jameis Winston. The other is the presence of new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter.

“I’m loving it," Jackson said. “The offensive system we’ve got in, it’s just been so balanced. We’re running the ball better already than we did last year. It’s fun."

Fantasy Impact:

Jackson is coming off a 1,000-yard receiving season, but he sounds like he expects this year to be even better, the story said. Jackson slips a bit in our fantasy rankings this year though, thanks to teammate Mike Evans. Jackson is still ranked 29th on our list and is a potential late sixth round addition. Winston should provide more stability at the QB position even with the expected growing pains.

Fox Sports

Aug 04, 2015 · 9:07 PM EDT

With Jameis Winston throwing the football and Dirk Koetter calling plays, a healthy Austin Seferian-Jenkins figures to get more opportunities to flourish in Tampa Bay's offense.

Same goes for Luke Stocker, Brandon Myers, Tim Wright and maybe even Cameron Brate, too.

The Buccaneers are seeking more production from a versatile group of tight ends excited by the prospect of an increased workload in a passing attack that ranked among the worst in the NFL a year ago.

The team's rookie quarterback and new offensive coordinator are exploring all options to get better.

"When I look at this team, I see everyone as targets," Winston said.

"Those guys are good," the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft added. "It's a lot of things in position for us to succeed."

Fantasy Impact:

Tampa Bay tight ends had a combined 51 receptions for 469 yards and two touchdowns last season, with Seferian-Jenkins and Myers accounting for most of those yards. The group was strengthened this spring by the signing of Wright. He rejoined the Bucs after spending last season in New England, where he had 26 receptions, scored six TDs and won a Super Bowl ring. The story said the team is most excited about Seferian-Jenkins potential. We rank him 14th on our TE list.

Smith: Doug Martin will be lead back

CBS Sports

Aug 04, 2015 · 10:32 AM EDT

While there's a lot of excitement in Tampa Bay about the future of No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston, who will presumably be counted on to carry the offense to new heights at some point, head coach Lovie Smith knows the Buccaneers will have to give him some help early in his career in the form of a strong running game.

"Definitely a key for us," Smith said, per the Tampa Bay Times. "We talked about being able to establish the run. Doug Martin will be the lead guy doing that, so it's very important that we open up some holes and let him do his thing."

Martin had an excellent rookie season himself back in 2012, rushing for 1,454 yards (4.6 per carry) and 11 touchdowns while adding 49 catches for 472 yards and another score. In doing so, he became just the third rookie ever to amass at least 1,400 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards, per Pro-Football-Reference.

Fantasy Impact:

This falls right in line with a story we had yesterday from a beat writer that said the Bucs need Martin to lead the way on the ground, and is the team's most talented back. Martin has yet to reach those same heights from his rookie season – or even come close – over the last two seasons, the story said. As we all know, injuries limited him to 17 games in 2013 and 2014 combined, during which he registered only 950 rushing yards (3.6 per carry), 130 receiving yards and three total touchdowns. Staying on the field will be key for Martin and anyone who takes a shot on him again for their fantasy team. The Bucs have plenty of potential behind Martin: Charles Sims, Bobby Rainey and Mike James.

Bucs Beat: Doug Martin must lead the way on ground

Tampa Bay Times

Aug 03, 2015 · 7:46 PM EDT

After a spectacular rookie season, Bucs RB Doug Martin has turned in two seasons that have been plagued by injuries and an alarming lack of production. His career is at a crossroads. No longer a kid, the 26-year-old enters his fourth season and, frankly, the Bucs have no idea if the former first-round pick still has what it takes to be an effective back in this league. It's why they declined a fifth-year option on his contract.

Now the Bucs have little time to figure out Martin's future. Because as much as the focus seems to be around rookie quarterback Jameis Winston, the Bucs offense (and Winston's season) will be a lot more productive if the Bucs can move the ball on the ground.

"Definitely a key for us," Bucs coach Lovie Smith said. "We talked about being able to establish the run. Doug will be the lead guy doing that, so it's very important that we open up some holes and let him do his thing."

Fantasy Impact:

Martin hasn't come close to his rookie year performance, but you don't have to tell that to fantasy owners who keep taking a chance on him. By now many have likely jumped on board with some of the Bucs other backs like Bobby Rainey, Mike James and Charles Sims. But, the author feels none of them has the talent of Martin. Martin ranks way down our list at 32. It's possible Jameis Winston and the threat of a passing game can help out the Bucs running game, but right now it's tough to predict how many touches Martin will see a game. The story said Martin spent the offseason in California with a new workout routine that has lowered his weight and body fat and increased his stamina. Right around 220 pounds, Martin knows he is playing to, perhaps, stay with the Bucs and maybe even stay in the league.