Joe apologizes about the quality of this photo as he took it with his phone camera. S Mark Barron, right, is about to level RB Doug Martin in perhaps the hardest hit of training camp.

It was an eventful day at training camp. First, Bucs “Legends” were here; dozens of Bucs alumni were invited for VIP treatment by Team Glazer and the Bucs. The list included such notables as Shaun King, Ian Beckles, Michael Clayton, Reidel Anthony, Stylez White, Chidi Ahanotou and Steve Young (not the quarterback, but the offensive tackle).

Below are interesting happenings on the field for the final padded practice of training camp 2014: [read more]

Nothing quite like a sweet Bucs Vine in the evening.

Don’t know what a Vine is? Well, Joe can help. [read more]

This week’s shift on the Buccaneers’ work-in-progress offensive line — Jamon Meredith to the bench, Oneil Cousins from right guard to left, and Jace Daniels into the starting RG role — is hardly anything that resembles a firm change. [read more]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins

As a former 21-year-old, and a guy who’s been around all kinds of young adults through the years, Joe can safely say Bucs rookie tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins is one of the most polished 21-year-old speakers he’s encountered.

The kid really has a gift. Since his arrival after the draft, Seferian-Jenkins has been extraordinarily poised around media. The man is ready for a political career. [read more]

Lovie Smith applauded the news of a 2014 season free of home TV blackouts.

Not long ago during the Chucky regime, when the Bucs had more trouble selling a ticket than warm beer on a hot Sunday afternoon, fans not buying Bucs tickets was a growing trend. Empty seats at the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway were common.

The Tampa Bay blackout era began during the Raheem Morris days and, in retrospect, that was a blessing for Bucs fans. [read more]

Bucs brass is hoping no-name guard Jace Daniels can be the next Donald Penn

Once upon a time, when the free agency bell rang in 2007, Tampa Bay shelled out big cash for a left tackle named Luke Petitgout, three years, $15.5 million.

Petitgout was coming off a broken leg with the Giants and had chronic back problems, but Chucky didn’t care. Petitgout was going to save his freakin’ O-line and keep Jeff Garcia from an early retirement into the comforting bosom of his renowned wife. [read more]

Bucs WR Louis Murphy goes up for a catch against the Jags on Friday

Yes, the Bucs are loaded with wide receivers. Joe can’t believe he has typed that previous sentence. Stunner, isn’t it?

With Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans leading the way, the Bucs have the best set of wide receivers since they won the Super Bowl with Keyshawn Johnson, Keenan McCardell and Joe Jurevicius (only Keyshawn was a “Father Dungy player”). The backups seem to be good, too. [read more]

Bucs D-line coach Joe Cullen

Yes, the Tampa Bay defensive line dominated Jacksonville and has owned its competition in practice.

Even the Bucs on their official website seem to be taking a defense-is-winning stance. [read more]

The Bucs have a weakness, and a renowned NFL analyst thinks it could sink the 2014 team to ugly depths. [read more]

No.

Yesterday, Bucs coach Lovie Smith responded to questions about the possiblity of pursuing the notorious Richie Incognito. Only Lovie did so indirectly. Sort of.

Members of the Tampa Bay pen and mic club, apparently bombarded by Incognito questions, especially since Friday’s offensive line debacle at Jacksonville, hit Lovie with two Incognito questions. [read more]

So what if Josh McCown’s ball security was poor Friday and he tossed a senseless pick-6, that’s no reason to throw the guy off the St. Petersburg Pier with a football helmet tied to his shoe.

Even a Mike Glennon Mob boss likely would agree. [read more]

Are the Bucs really after 49ers G Alex Boone, or are the 49ers trying to start a bidding war?

So what are we to make of the news Ian Rapoport of NFL.com broke last night, that the Bucs are sniffing the oranges in the basket known as holdout guard Alex Boone? In Joe’s eyes, it’s NFL poker playing at its finest.

Yes, the Bucs — as of August’s second week — have an issue with their guards. This is nothing new, not remotely a surprise to Bucs general manager Jason Licht and coach Lovie Smith. [read more]

Lovie Smith told media and, indirectly, fans to not overreact after a few ugly series by Tampa Bay’s first-team offensive line on Friday.

But now it seems the Bucs are pondering an overreaction. [read more]

Yet again, Bucs DE/DT Da’Quan Bowers finds himself watching practice, nursing an injury.

For a moment today, Joe thought Da’Quan Bowers was again being rewarded with a day off for hard work. That’s what happened last week when Bucs coach Lovie Smith gave Bowers a vacation day to stand on the sidelines and watch practice.

Monday, Bowers again was found without a helmet. Alas, after practice, the Tampa Bay pen and mic club found out the defensive lineman was not rewarded. Instead, he is injured. Again. [read more]

While not speaking about him directly, Bucs coach Lovie Smith all but stated a player like this Richie Incognito will not be a Buccaneer on his watch

Hardly a day goes by that Joe isn’t asked why Lovie Smith and Jason Licht have not signed the notorious roidhead/locker room hand grenade known as Richie Incognito.

The former Rams and Dolphins guard has been virtually run out of football, all by his own actions. Two lousy teams, the Bills and the Rams, got tired of his antics and kicked him to the curb. [read more]

So how would you defend the Buccaneers?

Before you make an offensive line joke, consider that the line won’t be that dreadful on every play, and hopefully a lot better when the Bucs rollout their real offense. [read more]

Lovie Smith and Jonathan Casillas weigh in

Often overlooked, especially when a team’s offensive line drives fans to commit dangerous acts, specials teams are a critical component to any winning football team.

Lovie Smith offered praise for what he saw Friday night, and one of his special teams aces weighed in, too. [read more]

General manager Jason Licht (right) was on the field and studying action in the trenches at One Buc Palace today.

Rain didn’t stop the Bucs from having a spirited training camp practice this evening at One Buc Palace. And Joe was on hand be your eyes and ears.

Here are highlights and lowlights. [read more]