Tampa Bay Lightning: Bucs add DeSean Jackson

Ken Kelly Posted On March 9, 2017

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added the deep threat they’d been lacking for some time by adding former Eagles and Redskins speedster DeSean Jackson today. The Bucs have been desperate to add some speed to their offense to take some pressure off Mike Evans and Jackson fits the bill as best as anyone really could. Consider the fact Jackson had four plays of over 50 yards on his own last season and Tampa Bay had a total of zero and this seems like a perfect fit. This signing has impact in dynasty leagues. Let’s examine the affected parties.

DeSean Jackson, WR TB

Jackson is what he is. His value really wasn’t going to go up this off-season as he’s proven to be a feast or famine player throughout his career. While he is undoubtedly one of the NFL’s most explosive players of all-time, Jackson is also prone to having games where he completely disappears from the offense – that’s not going to be any different, despite the change of scenery. It’s ironic as he continues to be one of fantasy football’s most consistent annual performers. The positive news is Jackson’s value could have gone down had he signed with a run-first team employing a noodle-armed quarterback. Jackson is currently the WR52 and that won’t move up too far based on the fact he’s a 30-year old receiver who relies so much on the speed that’s destined to leave him at some point. Still, he’s one of those flex plays who could win you a game in any given week – the problem is you never know which week that may be, despite his consistent yearly statistics. Feel lucky?

Mike Evans, WR TB

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Much like the situation with Odell Beckham and Brandon Marshall in New York, this won’t dent the value of Evans in the least. Having Jackson keep defenses honest on the back end should open up even more windows for the young playmaker. Evans is currently our WR2 and this news does nothing but solidify that ranking.

Jameis Winston, QB TB

The player who should be most happy about this move is Winston. Having Jackson should allow him to survey all parts of the field and not lock on and force the ball to Evans nearly as much. Winston has the arm to get Jackson the ball and he’ll take his shots. Don’t expect another year to go by with the Bucs failing to convert a play of 50 yards or more.

Cameron Brate, TE TB

Another winner in this deal, at least temporarily, is Brate. Having Jackson should also open up some seams for him down the middle of the field. Brate broke out with 57 catches for 660 yards and eight touchdowns in 2016 after taking over for the oft-injured Austin Seferian-Jenkins last year and looks like a player on the rise. However, I’d pump the brakes a bit before vaulting him up the rankings as the Bucs have been rumored to be eyeing tight ends in a draft class full of them.

Other Tampa Receivers

This news certainly isn’t good for the likes of Adam Humphries, Freddie Martino, Josh Huff or Donteea Dye. Humphries should have a chance to win the slot receiver job depending on what Tampa does in the draft, but any receiver not named Jackson or Evans is going to be the third or fourth option in this offense moving forward – not exactly a recipe for success in fantasy leagues.

Kirk Cousins, QB WAS

Another day, another weapon gone for Cousins. At this point, nobody really knows what’s going to happen with Cousins. However, we do know the Washington offense isn’t going to feature Pierre Garcon or Jackson moving forward and that’s no help to whoever may be at the help of the offense next season.

We’re working through all the news. Make sure you follow our player news tracker all week long!

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Ken is a corporate trainer by day an a tireless editor of dynasty content by night. His passion for the World Champion Seattle Seahawks is second only to his love of fantasy football and the dynasty format.

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