Welcome To The First Training Camp Fight Of The Season!

July 29th, 2018

It was glorious.

The beasts of the Buccaneers’ trenches squaring off for 1-on-1 pass rush drills during the first padded practice of the season.

Joe had a great view, and you’ll be able to read about the various wins and losses in the comprehensive camp notes coming later today.

But the highlight, of course, was a solid fight. Why guys throw punches to the face of a guy wearing a helmet, Joe will never know. But free agent defensive end Mitch Unrein did just that to Caleb Benenoch.

Benenoch, lined up in a right guard stance, was stoning Unrein and within a couple of seconds it got extra ferocious and Unrein threw a right hand to Benenoch’s head after the whistle. They went at it and teammates came flying in; see photo above.

The fight was about one-third through the session, and there was no rematch.

20 Responses to “Welcome To The First Training Camp Fight Of The Season!”

  1. Duthsty Rhothdes Says:

    Not sure if its good benenoch stoning a top FA signing or not

  2. Gibb Says:

    Super disappointed in “America’s Quarterback” JW. Tons of fans showed up in support of him and he only signed autographs for a little bit and only for the VIP section. He has a lot to make up to the fans who have supported him in my opinion. He missed out on a great opportunity to do so. Meanwhile, Mike Evans sat around and signed for a while. Talked to the kids and made an impact with the fans.

  3. BROCKTACULAR Says:

    Stoning, as in keeping him out of the backfield, is what he is supposed to do.

  4. BROCKTACULAR Says:

    Is the NASTY coming out?

  5. m0j0 Says:

    Unrein is the steely vet and Benenoch is the young upstart. A great matchup!

  6. stpetebucsfan Says:

    Dusty

    Caleb Benenoch may be the sleeper draft choice. If he is this is the year we should find out and it sounds like he’s off to a good start.

    Benenoch’s combine workout matched Marpet’s and Benenoch was a good soccer player before coming to America. He anchored a UCLA offensive line that set school records for fewest sacks.

    He started football late after his soccer years, hard to imagine a guy his size even playing soccer…point is he’s actually a pretty good athlete.

    Glad Unrein is toughening him up.

  7. Back2bucball Says:

    You guys wanted nasty in the trenches? You got it! And I for one think it’s great that our starting right tackle is stoning a backup DT. We need that next to jenson and Dotson and marpet! Now if our left tackle can get it right on a consistent basis then we are in good shape.. Go getem nasty boys! Go get em

  8. Easy Says:

    If I recall correctly, Benenoch would’ve been a first or second round pick if he stayed that extra year in college instead of coming out early. He’s gonna steadily improve.

  9. BucNole Says:

    Any word on how the new guy is doing in camp?
    Jerry Ugokwe – OT

  10. Buccaneer Bonzai Says:

    Good sign for Benenoch.

  11. D-Rome Says:

    Fights in training camp are stupid. It shows you lack discipline, nothing more.

  12. BigMacAttack Says:

    Bulls lock horns. Alphas challenge each other for the top spot. This is a good thing and something that skinny jean wearing beta males will never understand. The Ladies room is on the right.

  13. Steven007 Says:

    If you look closely you can see a hint of a smile on Coach Buckner’s face. Loving it I am sure.

  14. Godeep66 Says:

    Nothing wrong with a healthy fight. I am glad to see they have some fight in them.

  15. LUVMYBUCS Says:

    Like I always say – “Take-off where U get mad at”.

  16. I’m a Tandyman Bucs Fan Says:

    Told you BFMMM!!!! Competitive dudes will bring on many more fights during this Camp and that’s a good thing!!! GO BUCS!!!

  17. Dapostman Says:

    I can’t remember his name but some guy was fighting with a palm tree last year. It didn’t go well.

  18. RODNEY J ALLEN Says:

    Gibb I read he was interacting with fans.
    https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/7/29/17627286/video-the-softer-side-of-jameis-winston-tampa-bay-buccaneers-training-camp-buc

  19. Joe Says:

    (Ahem).

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl0fgE4hNYO/?taken-by=thejoebucsfan

  20. teacherman777 Says:

    @st pete Bucs fan

    You nailed it!

    Well done!