NFL: 2017 quarterback power rankings for every team

NFL 2017 quarterback power rankings for every team

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons speaks to Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Packers 44-21. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 24: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to playing the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

. Jameis Winston. . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 11. team. 48

Like Marcus Mariota, I’m very excited to see what Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston will do this season.

Two years removed from being selected first overall in the 2015 NFL Draft, Winston’s efforts last year did enough to suggest he can be a top-five quarterback in the NFL at some point soon.

Winston has a great arm and both the strength and elusiveness to make him a tough target to bring down for opponents’ pass-rushers. All this helped the Buccaneers climb from a 6-10 record two years ago to a 9-7 mark in 2016.

Things should get even better for Winston and Co. this season.

The Bucs brought over veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson in free agency, and they also added standout Alabama tight end O.J. Howard in the draft.

These weapons, paired with the up-and-coming Mike Evans, make Winston all the more potent.