Rueben Bain Reacts To First Taste Of Another NFL Team
August 11th, 2026
It was not a standout day for Rueben Bain against the New York Jets in the first of two joint practices in New Jersey this week.
Joe will have notes later, but there was no big splash from Bain. Yes, he’s mortal. That doesn’t mean he had a bad day.
After the session, Joe sought Bain’s feedback on the fight-filled, up-tempo morning that saw the Bucs get a ton of work in.
“Competitive, active day, going after it with teammates and against fellow players on the Jets, just really seeing where we are as a team and seeing what kind of mentality we have,” Bain said.
Bain liked how he and the defensive front performed in 1-on-1 pass rush work against the Jets.
“Yeah, it felt good,” he said. “You know, there’s always room for improvement, but it was a good base to start off.”
Bain said all the fights at practice today (most were between the Bucs offense and the Jets defense) both surprised him a little and he said they were about players taking their jobs very seriously.
“It’s our livelihood,” Bain said. “So things get a little tense at times; we’re all grown men playing a grown-man game. But at the end of the day we all understand it’s just football.”
Joe will have practice notes later, but Joe will add here that of the various skirmishes on the field today — maybe 8 or 10 in total — none seemed to involve Bain. Joe can’t say the same for A’Shawn Robinson and Josiah Trotter. Those dudes are looking for trouble.
August 11th, 2026 at 2:55 pm
I think I’m gonna be a big fan of Robinson. Love the attitude!
August 11th, 2026 at 3:09 pm
Alligator arms is only good vs the Robinson offense. Shocker.
He fell to us for a reason. Another Licht draft bust.
Brady masked the stink coming from a turd of a GM.
August 11th, 2026 at 3:14 pm
Excited to read the details, Joe!! Thanks in advance
August 11th, 2026 at 3:18 pm
Yes he and the Bucs fans saw it it appears today he is a rookie. Give the Man some time . He seems to have it inperspective.
August 11th, 2026 at 3:20 pm
Yes, hopefully the fans realize he is a Rookie. Give the Man some time . He seems to have it inperspective.
August 11th, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Sounds like the rookie’s game versus NY JETS for Bain was an awakening of playing another team instead of an teammate. You encounter real competition fighting to make their roster. There will be an adjustment phase for Bain. He’ll get better over time and hopefully be as impactful as he was at Miami.
August 11th, 2026 at 3:29 pm
He had a BAD day. Another BUST. The JBF hype will not help on field.
August 11th, 2026 at 3:31 pm
Reality meets the HYPE……Told ya so. He is too small…..
August 11th, 2026 at 3:35 pm
Give it a rest, Cosmo. You changed your name, but not your schtick.
August 11th, 2026 at 3:35 pm
Here comes all the kneejerk reactions on Bain now. Incredible.
August 11th, 2026 at 3:43 pm
folks calling him a bust after 1 joint practice?….not a game, but practice…cmon man lol
GO BUCS!!!!!
August 11th, 2026 at 4:01 pm
My schtick = Common sense
P.M. has a bee in his bonnet.
August 11th, 2026 at 4:10 pm
Any assumption made after a joint practice is just foolish. Control yourselves!
August 11th, 2026 at 4:21 pm
Trotter looking for trouble. I love it.
August 11th, 2026 at 4:23 pm
Finally, more Bucs with bad intentions than just Goedeke. I like it!
August 11th, 2026 at 4:25 pm
I mean, I love Bain – but I think what he excels at isn’t necessarily sacks, it’s setting the edge, being toughness and attitude. He isn’t a physical freak like a von miller in his prime, Myles garret, Lawrence Taylor or whatever. I honestly think he’s an 8-10 sack guy, and will make the defense a whole hell of a lot tougher and hopefully get off the field more and be less of the dreaded “bend but don’t break”
August 11th, 2026 at 4:25 pm
GBuc Thumbs up!
August 11th, 2026 at 4:26 pm
Well that’s it. No Super Bowl this season.
August 11th, 2026 at 4:48 pm
He was dominated.
August 11th, 2026 at 5:15 pm
The new Plan 9 from outer space…….Plan 3 from Outer Space.
August 11th, 2026 at 5:28 pm
All these IDIOTS saying he is a bust after 1 practice should be pulled from their football fan cards. Good lord help some of these fools. It’s cool to have an opinion, but GTFOH with the outrageous takes from the armchair qb’swho don’t know what they are talking about.
August 11th, 2026 at 5:48 pm
It seems almost impossible that’s he hasn’t been wayyy overhyped.
But only because there’s been soooo much hype.
I just hope he’s solid and can command some attention to help Yaya out on the other side.
August 11th, 2026 at 6:44 pm
Robinson makes it possible (though not ideal) to trade Vea, especially if they like Capehart or Simmons.
I would float Vea and Diaby for Maxx Crosby and Darien Porter. Throw in a draft pick, if necesssry.
August 11th, 2026 at 6:54 pm
CosmoKramer Says:
August 11th, 2026 at 3:09 pm
Alligator arms is only good vs the Robinson offense. Shocker.
He fell to us for a reason. Another Licht draft bust.
Brady masked the stink coming from a turd of a GM.
You are a idiot! Just another troll
August 11th, 2026 at 6:59 pm
I hope you guys know that players are sore.
They are still getting in game shape.
Teams usually suck in Weeks 1-2.
Give him time. He will crack that edge.
Nobody will be able to run to his side at OLB.
He will get his sacks on 3rd down rushing from the inside.
August 11th, 2026 at 8:27 pm
Thats it man. Season’s over. Time to talk draft.
August 11th, 2026 at 8:35 pm
IT’s like some on here are just hoping and praying for us to have a horrible draft class, horrible year. I wouldn’t even watch football if that was my mindset. Getting off busting your team? Why?
August 11th, 2026 at 8:38 pm
I mean, plug in your pick for GM, coach, staff, front office – do they win the super bowl every year? No. You gonna bust them too for a mediocre season? Makes no sense.
August 11th, 2026 at 11:05 pm
The question is why do these OLB have so much success against the Bucs OL and almost no success against the Jets?
August 12th, 2026 at 12:39 am
Yelling bust after ones joint practice. Let’s us know who the quitter fans are. Quitting so soon?That’s like being on your 6th divorce and blaming them. Classic life skills. Go Bucs