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DeSean Jackson

Bucs want big plays for big money

The Bucs signed DeSean Jackson in the offseason, and they're looking to get big plays out of him. Specifically, according to offensive coordinator Todd Monken, they're looking for him to prove worthy of his three-year, $33.5 million contract.

"You came here because of the money," says Monken. "Don’t give me all that bull about you came here because of the weather and Jameis. No. You came here because we paid you the most. You need to play like that."

Refreshing. What the Bucs are getting in Jackson is a receiver who more than a third of his receptions went for at least 20 yards. That was the highest percentage in the league among players who caught at least 30 passes.

Jackson is 30 and has battled injuries at times, but on the field he's one of the league's very best deep threats. Now the Bucs are hoping to get their money's worth.

WIDE RECEIVERS, RECEPTIONS OVER 20 YARDS, 2016
PlayerRecYdsAvgTD20+Pct/20
DeSean Jackson, Wash.56100517.941933.9%
Julio Jones, Atl.83140917.062732.5%
T.Y. Hilton, Ind.91144815.962830.8%
Marvin Jones, Det.5593016.941629.1%
Chris Hogan, N.E.3868017.941128.9%
Tyrell Williams, S.D.69105915.371927.5%
J.J. Nelson, Ariz.3456816.76926.5%
Allen Hurns, Jac.3547713.63925.7%
Victor Cruz, NYG3958615.011025.6%
Amari Cooper, Oak.83115313.952125.3%
Rishard Matthews, Tenn.6594514.591624.6%
Breshad Perriman, Balt.3349915.13824.2%
Phillip Dorsett, Ind.3352816.02824.2%
Quincy Enunwa, NYJ5885714.841424.1%
Kenny Stills, Mia.4272617.391023.8%
Robby Anderson, NYJ4258714.021023.8%
Will Fuller, Hou.4763513.521123.4%
Adam Thielen, Minn.6996714.051623.2%
Alshon Jeffery, Chi.5282115.821223.1%
Eli Rogers, Pitt.4859412.431122.9%
Taylor Gabriel, Atl.3557916.56822.9%
A.J. Green, Cin.6696414.641522.7%
Davante Adams, G.B.7599713.3121722.7%
Kenny Britt, L.A.68100214.751522.1%
Tyler Lockett, Sea.4159714.61922.0%
Travis Benjamin, S.D.4767714.441021.3%
Antonio Brown, Pitt.106128412.1122220.8%
Marqise Lee, Jac.6385113.531320.6%
Dez Bryant, Dall.5079615.981020.0%

--Andy Richardson

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