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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds to win the 2016 Super Bowl and 2015 NFC South were set at 100/1 and 7/1, respectively. This is a Bucs team that does have a shot at winning the South due to the lack of competition in the division.
Number one overall Draft pick quarterback Jameis Winston comes with plenty of baggage so, indeed, the Bucs were taking quite a gamble with this pick. He’s the future of the franchise but that future likely will not be now.
Positives: The Bucs' decision-makers are more than satisfied with Winston’s character after doing research that included conducting exhaustive interviews of more than 75 people, according to Athlon Sports. Dirk Koetter is a more than capable offensive coordinator who joins the team this season. The biggest positive of all: Even the slightest improvement and these Bucs stand a chance to win the NFC South.
Negatives: The defensive unit witnessed an overhaul last season that will continue through 2015. Winston has a lot of skeletons, some of which have not necessarily remained in the closet.
Final Analysis: Winston has the potential to carry this team but that won’t be easy his rookie year, especially with very few weapons available at his disposal.
NFC South Odds to Win Division:
Carolina 2/1
Atlanta +220
New Orleans +220
Tampa Bay 7/1
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
