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The Bucs have improved their wide receiver corps and plan to operate a more run-oriented offense under Greg Schiano. Kellen Winslow's 114 targets were fourth-most among tight ends last season. Dallas Clark won't come close to that number while splitting snaps with Luke Stocker.

The Tampa Bay Times and ESPN NFC South blogger Pat Yasinskas also expect the job to go to Martin, who has a major versatility and ball-control edge on Blount. Cummings believes Blount's primary role will be to "finish games and punish tired defenses." Rotoworld is on board with Martin's ADP as the No. 20 running back and a mid-fourth round pick.

Pro Football Focus charged Freeman with only nine INTs targeted for Winslow, but it's a high number regardless. The two combined to average just 6.5 yards per pass attempt. The Bucs believe moving on from Winslow could actually help Freeman reach his potential, and there are stats to support that notion.

Cosell believes Freeman's 2010 campaign was "not quite as strong as the perception," despite a 25:6 TD-to-INT ratio and 10 wins. Cosell saw major technique flaws, erratic accuracy, and an inability to consistently read defenses in both seasons. "Make no mistake, the erratic accuracy is a serious matter," Cosell wrote. "... He's more sporadic playmaker than precise passer." Cosell does allow for major strides from Freeman if he polishes his game. "There's no question he has the tools to take that next step."

His salary is $2.7 million, and there are no frills. He didn't get a signing bonus and can earn no incentives. The salary will become guaranteed once Clark officially becomes a member of Tampa's Week 1 roster, and he'll be a Buc barring an abomination of a training camp. Clark figures to be Josh Freeman's primary slot receiver on passing downs, with Luke Stocker staying on the line.

Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams are the starters, as expected. Preston Parker and Sammie Stroughter are running with the second team. Benn isn't going to have a major role in the Bucs offense this season. Dynasty owners faced with a roster crunch should think about cutting ties with the 2010 second-rounder.

Undrafted WR Tyler Shoemaker was waived/left squad in a corresponding move. Signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of Florida International last year, Ellingson was waived near the end of camp. He's a camp body for the Bucs.