Winston, Evans improving chemistry ahead of 2016 season

Jameis Winston and Mike Evans are developing into one of the league's best quarterback-receiver duos, and could put the league on notice entering their second year together.

The pair spoke recently with Pete Prisco of CBS Sports about their growing rapport, as they look to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

"We get on each other," Evans said. "We're both competitive. But Jameis is mostly calm. He understands we make mistakes. When I drop one, he says we'll get the next one. When he throws an interception, I tell him we'll the get the next one. That's the way you get past it. That doesn't mean we don't get on each other. But we move past it because we are friends."

Selected first overall in 2015, Winston is displaying a stronger command of the offense.

"I want my receivers to come get at me," Winston said. "Not in a disrespectful way. But more like, 'we're out here playing, so let's get it going. Let's move this football down the field.' Now when I look at you, you better be open and I will hit you."

Evans said both players are perfecting their timing, and Winston is developing an innate sense of where to find him on the field.

"Timing is something that is really important for us and something we've spent a lot of time on," Evans said. "Last year, it took us a little while to get going. We want to hit it running this year. By timing, I mean him knowing where I am coming out of my breaks and where I will be on certain routes. That is key. We had a problem figuring out if he would back shoulder it or throw it out last year. Now we're getting that down pat. If I beat somebody, it's supposed to go over the top. If not, back shoulder. Those are the little things."

Leading the Buccaneers' young and intriguing offense, Winston and Evans will need to continue to improve for the team to snap its nine-year playoff drought.