Tampa Bay has some tough decisions to make going forward

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With the fourth-least cap space in the NFL heading into the offseason , it’s clear that into free agency. The front office will have to be smart with potential deals as to not hinder the franchise’s financial flexibility going forward. As of now, the Buccaneers are projected to have in excess of $50 million in cap space in 2020, though you can expect a bunch of that to go to Jameis Winston’s extension. One of the positions that the coaching staff will need to evaluate as the offseason goes on is at wide receiver. Two of the top three receivers, DeSean Jackson and Adam Humphries, have question marks around their futures in Tampa Bay. Jackson’s money will be off the books if he’s cut before June 1 , a potential move that would save $10 million for the Bucs. Humphries is up for extension and he’s likely to command $8-$12 million on the market, which could more than the staff is willing to pay.Star receiver Mike Evans doesn’t really care. He wants both of them back in Tampa Bay in 2019 and he was adamant about it during the media portion at Pro Bowl practice. “He’s an extraordinary player with an extraordinary talent that you can’t find just anywhere.” Evans said of Jackson via Buccaneers.com. “I hope he comes back. If not, it’s his decision and the team’s decision.”But Jackson isn’t the only one Evans is lobbying for. “I love Adam Humphries,” Evans said. “He deserves to be paid at the caliber he’s at. He’s one of the best No. 3 in this league. He deserves to be paid, and hopefully it’s here (in Tampa).”While Evans obviously won’t be making the decisions , the veterans opinion will certainly be respected by the front office. However, it may be too late to save Jackson after the attitude the receiver displayed during 2018. Combine that with his poor chemistry with Winston and that may be a wrap on Jackson’s time in Tampa.However, if the Buccaneers have the cap room, it certainly feels like they’ll do what they can to retain Humphries. He displays all of the qualities you want in a starting receiver and his grittiness helps provide the team with a spark. It’s players like Humphries that coaches want to go to war with.Bucs officially place CB Hargreaves on I.R., sign DE Clarke The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today the team has placed cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III on Injured Reserve and re-signed defensive end Will Clarke.Hargreaves started in Tampa Bay’s Week 1 game against New Orleans , recording seven tackles, a forced fumble and a pass defensed.Clarke (6-6, 275) played in 15 games for Tampa Bay last season, recording 29 tackles, 2.5 sacks , two passes defensed and one fumble recovery. He spent this past offseason and preseason with the Buccaneers. A Pittsburgh native, Clarke played collegiately at West Virginia. Clarke will wear No. 94 for Tampa Bay. Carl Nassib will now wear No. 95.The team also announced that T Jarron Jones has been signed to the team’s practice squad.Jones (6-6, 320) spent time with Tampa Bay during the preseason. He originally entered the league as a college free agent with the New York Giants in 2017. After spending the 2017 offseason and preseason with New York, Jones spent time on the practice squads of the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks during the regular season and was with the Cowboys this past offseason. Jones will wear No. 73 for Tampa Bay.Report comes courtesy of the Buccaneers Communications Department.

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