5 Bucs Did Not Practice; Cameron Brate Returns
November 9th, 2022
Cameron Brate
Our beloved Bucs were back on the One Buc Palace practice field today — the fly to Germany late Thursday — and familiar faces were on the sidelines.
Julio Jones (knee/rest), Russell Gage (hamstring) left guard Luke Goedeke (foot) and Shaq Mason (ankle/rest) did not practice. Neither did backup linebacker J.J. Russell.
Cameron Brate (neck) was full participation, as was Antoine Winfield, Jr., who remains in the concussion protocol. Practicing is among the Return To Play steps following a head injury.
The greatest receiver in Bucs history, Mike Evans, was limited in practice nursing his bad ankle and a fresh rib injury courtesy of a crushing blow early against the Rams on Sunday.
Joe was ecstatic to not see defensive tackle Akiem Hicks’ name on this list!
November 9th, 2022 at 5:10 pm
Any new intel on Jensen?
November 9th, 2022 at 5:13 pm
I’m glad Brate is OK. Neck injuries are no joke…
I would rather have Otton as our starting TE at this point. Brate should be #2.
November 9th, 2022 at 5:19 pm
This is all good news. Let’s hope they show to play in Germany on Sunday. Can’t stand these international games…especially giving up a home game. Thanks Glazers and Goodell. It’s all about the Shield; screw the fans. Safe flight Bucs! Get even healthier. Let’s Go Ryan J.
November 9th, 2022 at 5:20 pm
Jensen has been seen with no crutches, no knee brace many times now. I have a feeling he may be available soon…. division title may be in reach even with sub par performance by this team… smells like a Bew York Giants style playoff run.
November 9th, 2022 at 5:20 pm
or #3 to protect him and give ko kieft more of a chance to develop
November 9th, 2022 at 5:33 pm
Man I’ve bin a big fan of Brate since he came to the Bucs. Glad to see he’s ok but let otton keep building chemistry with Brady. The kid can play get koi reps too. Let Brate be a back up.
November 9th, 2022 at 5:38 pm
I love Cam Brate. He’s a great dude and an awesome Buccaneer and teammate.
But he should honestly retire for health reasons.
He’s had multiple concussive-type situations in the past few years.
That’s when they become dangerous.
November 9th, 2022 at 5:39 pm
I don’t want to see Cam Brate potentially take his own life 20 years from now because of CTE.
Real talk.
November 9th, 2022 at 5:52 pm
Good news about Hicks and Winfield, both could be very important moving forward. Hopefully Gage comes back after the bye week.
As for Julio… I expect nothing at this point. Extremely disappointed when all we heard was how great he looked in training camp. The guy can’t run a 30 yard sprint without needing time off afterwards
November 9th, 2022 at 6:09 pm
Off topic, I heard the airport will be closed on Thursday for a large storm. What’s the new plan?
November 9th, 2022 at 6:10 pm
Play them both Brady loves the two tight ends set . Opens up the middle of the field takes away double coverage from one of our other receivers.
November 9th, 2022 at 6:12 pm
Yes, yes, the uber mysterious knee injury. Hopefully, he’ll be able to practice in 3 or years… 😜
This team is so loaded with drama. (smh)
November 9th, 2022 at 6:13 pm
If mason and goedeke don’t suit up who the heck would even play at RG? And if God forbid said person got injured in game who would come off the bench?
November 9th, 2022 at 6:25 pm
I thought for sure Evans cracked some ribs on that play. QBs with rib injuries can wear flack jackets, too restrictive for recievers. Agree on Brate boys. Hope he takes inventory after the year.
November 9th, 2022 at 7:00 pm
I don’t want Brate to ever suit up again too scary
November 9th, 2022 at 7:06 pm
Having Akiem Hicks back is a big deal.
I sure with there was one healthy Bucs starting WR.
November 9th, 2022 at 7:13 pm
Maybe Cade Otton can teach him how to finally become a good tight end.
November 9th, 2022 at 7:30 pm
9 hour flight takes a couple days to get acclimated. As for the Seahawks? Maybe 14 hours or whatever. Rest up brudders. Let’s make it real…
November 9th, 2022 at 8:39 pm
Hicks is always hurt
But man, I love to watch him play when he can
November 9th, 2022 at 9:36 pm
Brate and Gronk played well together in the Super Bowl year. There’s no reason why Brate and Otton can’t do the same, where neither has to be a backup.
Otton looked like Gronk with the outstanding seam play in “that” drive against the Rams we all know well; then the touchdown play: no “deer-in-the-headlights” look from Otton; he looked like Gronk again; very impressive.
More Otton, more Rachaad, and maybe just more starters who -don’t-! already have a Super Bowl ring.
November 9th, 2022 at 9:54 pm
Jensen is not going to be available SOON! He still has a slight limp and if/when he gets cleared to practice, it’s going to take some time to build his stamina, conditioning, and muscle endurance. Best case scenario is he plays the last game or two or comes back for playoffs. I don’t see anything before than realistically!
November 9th, 2022 at 11:00 pm
How much is Julio being paid per snap at this point?
November 9th, 2022 at 11:47 pm
Reporter: “Byron, do you have any tweaks to your play script, anything new that might keep your opponent from keying on you so easily?”
ByRon: “Mmmmpppphhh, uh, I mean, we do what we do and that is to get better at trying to get 3rd and mangleable, — drrrrrrr — uhm….yeah I mean some times it work and some time it don’t. . We just gotta keep calling the runs and eventchully they’ll start clicking. It’s early.”
November 10th, 2022 at 1:01 am
60/40 Otton/Brate. That’s a great duo if our offense was not terribly terrible.
November 10th, 2022 at 8:48 am
Brate’s back! Now another target that’s good at dropping perfect passes! It’s a Tampa Bay tradition!
November 10th, 2022 at 9:18 am
Beaten needs to retire . Or least sit out the rest of the season.
November 10th, 2022 at 11:16 am
RIP Vincent Jackson
November 10th, 2022 at 11:26 am
Otton is much MUCH better at this point. Zero chance brate has a 5 catch 70 yard game in him and doing what otton did on last drive. Play your best players please for the love of god
November 10th, 2022 at 5:51 pm
@ Joe. I didn’t text the 9 hour flight text. If necessary I could change my handle.