Acts like a pro.

So KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles has had 14 training camp practices to watch his prized jewel of a draft pick, the Miami Mauler, Rueben Bain.

As Bowles this week sat down with Pat Kirwan and Jacob Hester, co-hosts of “Movin’ the Chains” heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Bowles was asked for his thoughts on Bain.

Hester remarked that his first practice watching Bain left him impressed because Bain looked and acted like a seasoned veteran.

“His professionalism has been off the chain,” Bowles said of Bain.

“And his intelligence to the game and his work ethic has been outstanding. nd you forget he’s a rookie because you rarely have to correct him or get on him about anything. He very rarely makes mistakes. So it’s easy to forget [Bain is a rookie].

“He shows you that he’s around every time when he comes off the ball.”

Joe has watched Bain in practice since training camp started and there is no doubt he can and will affect an offense. The only question for Joe is whether he will be put consistently in positions so he can make an impact?

Way more interesting, @PatMcAfeeShow, than Rueben Bain working after practice is Bain putting in the work just to be able to do it.
What NFL player sets up his own stuff to this extreme 25 minutes after practice in 105 degree heat index?
He dragged both 50+ yards. pic.twitter.com/SBbXUKuCcT

— JoeBucsFan (@JoeBucsFan) August 18, 2026