Daily Bucs Links: O-line troubles

Important Opportunity for O-Line
T Demar Dotson, who is working to get comfortable at a new position, hopes his group can put a more effective outing on tape to finish the season...Plus, an award for Dotson and a practice squad addition

McCoy Earns Third Straight Pro Bowl Berth
DT Gerald McCoy was named to the 2015 Pro Bowl on Tuesday, making him the first Buc with that honor for three straight years since Derrick Brooks and Ronde Barber...LB Lavonte David is a third alternate

Mike Evans, Vincent Jackson on verge of making Buccaneers' history - ESPN
If Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson reach the 1,000-yard mark, it will be the first time in Bucs history that two WRs have had 1,000 yards in same year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Demar Dotson only sure thing on offensive line - ESPN
The only member of the Buccaneers' offensive line that is guaranteed a job next year acknowledged Tuesday that change is on the horizon.

The State Of The Buccaneers: Week 17 | Pewter Report
What’s going right with the Buccaneers and what is going wrong in Tampa Bay? Find out in this week’s edition of The State of the Buccaneers.

Ranking the worst seasons in Bucs history | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times
It’s been a disappointing season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — and one of the worst ever, cracking the list of seasons that fans have tried to forget.

Bucs Lookahead: Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers close out a forgettable first season under coach Lovie Smith on Sunday, seeking their initial 2014 home victory against the disappointing New Orleans Saints.

Bucs’ season in running for worst ever | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times
Because of expectations with the arrival of Lovie Smith and big-spending free agency, some believe this year represents the franchise’s lowest moment.

Bucs Hot Reads: Smith puts Bowers on notice | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times
Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith all but placed Da'Quan Bowers on notice, suggesting that Sunday’s game against New Orleans could be Bowers’ last as a Buccaneer if all he can do is show flashes of his talent.

Bucs hold rare Tuesday practice | Tampa Bay Times

TAMPA — To give players and coaches the day off on Christmas, the Bucs practiced Tuesday, normally an off day in the traditional game week, but coach Lovie Smith won't comment on specific injuries until the league requires him to today.

How NFL teams will assess Jameis Winston’s pros and cons | The MMQB with Peter King

A version of this story appears in the Dec. 29 issue of Sports Illustrated. Don Brown had just spent an hour inside the Boston College defensive film room, dissecting the performance of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston in their Nov. 22 game in Tallahassee.