Bowles commented on McMillan's comeback, noting his initial uncertainty about the receiver's return after a preseason neck injury. "I was just happy to see him come back," Bowles said. "There was a point in the season where I did not know if he would come back and then if he came back, I did not know if he would have the jitters, especially with the neck injury."
McMillan caught 12 passes in the team's final four games and scored seven touchdowns in the last five regular season games of his rookie season. With Mike Evans potentially leaving as a free agent, McMillan's continued health and productivity could become increasingly important for the Buccaneers' offense.