NFL Preseason Week 3 Preview Browns and Buccaneers: 5 Things To Know, Can Josh McCown Keep Starting Job? Will Jameis Winston Improve?

Aug 28, 2015 02:51 PM EDT
Quarterback Jameis Winston
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Raymond James Stadium on September 13, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)"

5 things to watch

1. Will Jameis Winston continue to grow?

Winston has seemed to get better and better as the weeks roll on, so it will be interesting to see how well he plays before he is likely benched for the regular season opener. If he gets hot in preseason it could translate to some regular season points.

2. Will the Tampa Bay defense continue to dominate?

The Tampa bay defensive line is stacked; Gerald McCoy alone is enough to cause significant pressure problems. Can any of the younger players on Tampa's defensive front stand out in the 3rd preseason game?

3. Can Kenny Bell make a viable role for himself in the Bucs offense?

Kenny Bell is an explosive player capable of doing a lot for this Buccaneers offense. Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter will look to throw the ball a lot so if Bell can separate himself from the pack of Buccaneers wide receivers he could be in line for a pretty good season.

4. Can Josh McCown earn back his starting job?

Josh McCown has silently been replaced as the starting quarterback but Johnny Manziel who has shown a tremendous growth in skill and maturity. With Manziel out due to elbow soreness can we see a brand new Browns starting quarterback if McCown has a decent game?

5. Can the Browns defense play better than they have?

The Browns defense has been terrible all preseason, they need to play better to compete within their division. The Browns defensive line needs to step up big time, and without getting any consistent pressure on the quarterback, the Browns secondary will suffer.

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