Cade Otton should not be leading the Buccaneers in targets

Cade Otton has been drawing significant attention in the Buccaneers' passing game with eight targets against the Chicago Bears, catching four for a mere 25 yards. This trend has continued through nine games, with Otton tallying 23 receptions and 211 receiving yards without an offensive touchdown. He is currently tied with Chris Godwin for second in targets on the team, trailing Emeka Egbuka by a considerable margin.

Despite his reliability, Otton's role as a primary target is problematic for the Buccaneers' offense. The team requires more opportunities for their wide receivers, such as Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, and Ted Hurst, to create bigger challenges for opposing defenses. The current situation suggests that Mayfield's thumb injury and Zac Robinson's offensive design are contributing factors to this imbalance.

While Otton's dependability and role as a consistent blocker are valuable, he should not be the primary source of production for the Buccaneers' passing attack. The team needs a better distribution of targets and more explosive plays.