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Expectations are silly-high for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season, with 2015 No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston surrounded by a reloaded arsenal. But I think the Bucs wanted to see more from Winston this offseason, which is why he threw 69 passes in the team's first three preseason games.

It's a tad disappointing that none of those 69 throws resulted in touchdowns. One did result in a red-zone interception, though, which isn't ideal considering the 23-year-old had trouble with his decision-making in his first two pro seasons (as well as the fact the Bucs have found the end zone on just two of seven red-zone possessions this month).

It wasn't all bad. Winston's completion percentage (68.1) is way up from his career rate of 59.6, and it's important to keep in mind he didn't have top receivers Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson as well as several other offensive starters when he struggled in last week's preseason loss to Cleveland.

The defense, which picked up a couple of takeaways in the first half against the Browns, has been stout in general. It looks as though the running game will be in good shape with Doug Martin back on track. But this preseason was supposed to make us feel as though the Bucs were ready to take the next step, and I'm not there yet.

Grade: C+