Training camp officially ended today and Joe gathered commentary from players on the team’s frequent use of the new indoor facility on the grounds of One Buc Palace — versus the sun-drenched beautiful grass fields. [read more]
New defensive line coach Brentson Buckner males a bold statement
The rejuvenated Buccaneers defensive line has had its big highs and lows this summer, and loquacious D-line coach Brentson Buckner had interesting reflections today after practice, the last official training camp session. [read more]
“No Mr. Glazer, that wasn’t a Jehovah’s Witness in a floppy hat that kept coming to the front desk on Saturday mornings. That was an offensive lineman and he’s back in Seattle now. I will find another.”
Sadly, you cannot order up an offensive lineman on Amazon. [read more]
Eleven years ago a good Bucs team lost its starting left tackle with a September injury and in came an undrafted backup who had never started at the position. [read more]
The Bucs are being very tight-lipped about injuries today suffered by Bucs safety Justin Evans and left tackle Donovan Smith. But preliminary information on Evans suggests his injury may not be as severe as it first appeared. [read more]
A major Buccaneers X-factor entering this season (before today’s scary Donovan Smith injury), Vernon Hargreaves endured a groin issue 12 days ago in the preseason opener at Miami. [read more]
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