Part-time zebra

At this rate, the Tampa Bay defense is going to run out of fingers to eat.  [read more]

Stud.

Earlier this week, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter raved about how “far” ahead of last year tight end O.J. Howard has been practicing this training camp. [read more]

Yes, Jason Pierre-Paul continues to line up inside on many Bucs pass rushing sequences.

Today, Joe asked Dirk Koetter what he’s been seeing on the practice film from his manbeast DE who is known as an edge rusher. [read more]

Robert Ayers chimes in. Bucs players respond.

As practice kicked up this morning, former Bucs defensive end Robert Ayers, who is currently out of the NFL, sent a blast at Bucs coaches to a fan on Twitter. [read more]

Victimized.

When it comes to the Bucs defense, there is no target who gets more shade thrown at him from than fan favorite Chris Conte. [read more]

If you dreamed of seeing Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, in a Nike commercial with Michael Jordan, it’s not going to happen this year. [read more]

Kicking tail in camp and talking to Joe.

Maybe Bucs coach Dirk Koetter should throw more players public praise if this is the result? [read more]

Setting an example.

For the Stick Carriers going to practice today, there will be something cool to see. No, not Bucs cheerleaders (Joe only recalls seeing them at training camp a couple of times this year come to think of it.) [read more]

The full broil was on this morning during a full-length practice by your mighty Buccaneers — in pads.

Joe was hunting for all possible goodies and has plenty to share from One Buc Palace. 

Enjoy! [read more]

Crash course.

It is an overused phrase but “iron sharpens iron” isn’t exactly an empty cliche. [read more]

Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith

There was a hidden/ignored downside of the Bucs’ subpar defensive line of the past several years: its effect (or lack thereof) on the offensive line.

Don’t take Joe’s word for it. Listen to Donovan Smith. [read more]

Sees benefits of new tackling rules.

Depending who you talk to in the NFL, the new tackling rules passed in the offseason will either be the best thing to keep players on the field and limit potential life-long ailments, or will fundamentally ruin the game of football as we know it. [read more]

Jameis Winston watching the first-team offense without him under center

Joe spent a lot of time through training camp studying Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, when he’s on the practice sidelines. [read more]

There are winners and losers every day in training camp. A head coach has to keep a balanced mentality.

However, today was very much a tilted affair. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

His right knee may not be 100 percent, but Demar Dotson’s truth-meter is working overtime.

The longest-tenured player on the Bucs stayed after practice at the indoor facility the other day, patiently signing autographs for more than 50 fans. He smiled for pictures and shook hands before reinforcing his reputation as Tampa Bay’s most candid player. [read more]

All that is special with Ronald Jones flashed late in practice today during an 11-on-11 session.

Many of his tired teammates were impressed. [read more]