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Bucs 2017: How much hand size matters to receivers

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To our readers: Mike Evans' 2016 NFL Catch of the Year and the big Bucs' offseason catches — DeSean Jackson, O.J. Howard and Chris Godwin — inspired us to mark the start of the 2017 season with a series of stories celebrating "The Catch." We hope you enjoy them.

TAMPA —How much does hand size matter to an NFL receiver?

Bigger hands should make for easier catches, but the Bucs' biggest targets aren't off the charts too big or too small, and it's only one aspect of pass-catching success.

"It's not the end-all," Bucs offensive coordinator and receivers coach Todd Monken said.