It’s Day 15 of training camp for the Buccaneers and Day 2 of their joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are hosting the Bucs in Duval County. Today’s practice was more relaxed compared to Wednesday’s session.
As always, BucsGameday was on-site to cover the action, and here are five key takeaways:
No Pads for Day 2
Joint practices can be quite intense, so both teams opted for a lighter approach on Day 2. Without pads, there was less physicality in the trenches, making it harder to achieve pass breakups. Since starters are not expected to play in Saturday’s preseason game, many players needed some rest before facing live-action scenarios.
Brian Thomas Jr. Shines Again
Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. received mixed feedback during his time at LSU, but the Buccaneers’ secondary likely holds him in high regard. He continued to impress by catching a deep touchdown pass over safety Kaevon Merriweather and cornerback Tykee Smith early in practice, and he consistently got behind the secondary. He could have a standout season, prompting Tampa Bay to consider their strategy against deep threats moving forward.
Turnovers for Tampa Bay’s Offense
While there were no interceptions on Day 1, Day 2 saw three thrown by the Buccaneers. Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a pick to safety Andre Cisco at the start of practice, and quarterback Kyle Trask had two interceptions, both caught by Jaguars cornerback Erick Hallett. The first interception occurred when Trask’s pass was behind tight end Ko Kieft, and the second was a result of a batted ball at the line.
Although turnovers in camp aren’t always significant, the Buccaneers will likely want to address these issues moving forward.
Kyle Trask Connects with Trey Palmer
The highlight of the day came when Kyle Trask threw a deep ball to wide receiver Trey Palmer, who got behind the defense for a touchdown. In a celebratory gesture, Palmer tossed the ball high into the air, showcasing his excitement.
Three Crucial Lessons From Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp 2024’s Thirteenth Day
It was Day 13 of Buccaneers training camp on Monday, and the atmosphere remained relatively low-key. Tampa Bay is preparing for joint practices with the Jacksonville Jaguars this week, so the team practiced without pads and focused on plays before the more intense sessions begin.
As always, BucsGameday was on-site to cover the action, and here are three key takeaways:
Several Players Rest Before Joint Practice
A few players, including Calijah Kancey and Justin Skule, took the day off to rest before the joint practices against the Jaguars. Wide receiver Jalen McMillan also wore a black no-contact jersey due to some soreness from Saturday’s preseason game against the Bengals.
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