Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston had one of the most entertainingly spectacular seasons in NFL history this year, throwing for over 5,000 yards while also tossing 33 touchdowns and 30 interceptions, becoming the first player ever to do that.
But, let’s not forget about the breakout season of third-year receiver Chris Godwin. The former Penn State star entered the 2019 season with a mountain of expectations after a big 2018, when he had 59 receptions for 842 yards and seven touchdowns. Head coach Bruce Arians even said last offseason that Godwin would be close to a 100-catch guy this season.
Arians couldn’t have been more right. Despite, missing the last two regular season games with a hamstring injury, Godwin finished with career numbers across the board, 86 receptions for 1,333 yards and nine scores.
Not surprisingly, in ESPN’s list of the 32 players who leveled up the most in 2019, Godwin was the Bucs’ pick.
Per Jenna Laine:
“In his first season as a full-time starter, Godwin finished with 1,333 receiving yards — third most in the NFL despite missing the final two games of the season because of a hamstring injury. His nine touchdowns were also tied for fourth among the league’s receivers. Godwin benefited from a move inside in coach Bruce Arians’ offense, the same role once occupied by Arizona receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Arians said the priority is ‘high’ to re-sign Godwin to an extension: ‘He’s earned it.'”
I think Bucs fans would agree with Arians on that one.
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