Jul 28, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle
Gerald McCoy(93) calls a play during training camp at One Buc Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
NFL football is back and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting closer to their preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday.
The Bucs were on the practice field today after a day off yesterday. If you missed Friday’s notes you can read them by clickinghere.
Now, on to today’s notes, courtesy of the local media:
- Rashaan Melvinreturned to practice butMike JenkinsandAlterraun Vernersat out again
- Jeremy Grable didn’t practice either and had aprotective booton his left foot
- Evan Dietrich-Smithalsosat out.Jason Fostertook his placein the line-up
- Dashon Goldsonwasback in actiontoday
- Robert Herron is still struggling tocatch the football
- Jeff Dempsis getting looks as akick returneras is Charles Sims andEric Page
- Patrick Omamehplayed at right guardwith the first teamwhileOniel Cousinswas at left guard
- Mike Glennonwasreally goodtoaday
- Da’Quan Bowerscontinues to playat defensive tackle
- Lovie Smith saidthey’ll dressseven offensive lineman and will keep four safeties, if not five
- Ronald Talleywasactivatedfrom non-football injury list and returned to practice
- Danny Gorrergot some time at corner with thefirst team
- Wide receiver screenlooks certain to be part of Bucs offense
- Gerald McCoy wasdominantduring goal-line drills
- CornerbackBradley McDougaldcontinues to impress
- Smith says his receivers should havea lot of successthis year because of their height
- He addsthat “we’re making progress as a football team.”
Tampa Bay practice again on Monday so check back for another round-up from Bucs training camp
In case you missed it yesterday, Bucs legendDerrick Brookswas inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday night. Read about his induction ceremony by clickinghere.
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