TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapped up joint practices with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, and the occasion was an all-around success. 

There’s nonetheless a sport to be performed on Saturday, however earlier than we get there, lets check out the Bucs who helped their causes, and people who did not come out trying so clear. 

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STOCK UP

ZYON MCCOLLUM, CB

The rookie cornerback was one of many primary gamers we got here into joint practices eager to see go towards the competitors, not in a Bucs uniform, and he did not disappoint. 

Not solely did he maintain his personal towards Dolphins receivers in a single on one drills and in group classes, however he additionally had some very nice releases as a gunner in particular groups parts of the observe. 

It is clear McCollum has the athleticism to make it within the league, and he seems to be rising by the day. 

Additionally rising is his confidence, which he advised us is at an all-time excessive after doing effectively towards a few of the greatest within the NFL.

GIOVANI BERNARD, RB

It isn’t just like the veteran working again is not already a identified commodity however for a lot of the offseason the dialog circulated round youthful backups like Ke’Shawn Vaughn and Rachaad White. 

Whereas the 2 youthful members are doing effectively on their very own, Bernard has been a star of coaching camp up to now, and that continued into the joint practices. 

Whether or not he is working within the passing sport or on the bottom, he is displaying he is not somebody we must always neglect when discussing how the Buccaneers could distribute carries.

ROBERT HAINSEY, C

Nothing could make Ryan Jensen’s damage factor, however Hainsey is doing his greatest to not let it torpedo the group’s playoff aspirations and championship objectives.

Watching the Tampa Bay protection on the primary day, we did not get a detailed take a look at the offensive line till Thursday. 

However once we did, we noticed Hainsey doing very effectively towards his Dolphins opponents in each place drills and in group parts of the observe. 

After leaving Day 1 with cramps, there was some concern over his well being and talent to compete, however there have been no indicators of hassle on the second day, which is about all we will observe to calm fears that an implosion is coming. 

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BRESHAD PERRIMAN, WR

The broad receiver depth battle is simply getting an increasing number of aggressive with a brand new man taking the highlight on a virtually every day foundation. 

One man not getting within the combine, as a result of he is been sitting out of practices, is veteran Breshad Perriman. 

Perriman has been held out of camp since early August, and if he misses many extra he could discover himself too far behind to get better.

JOHN MOLCHON, OL

In addition to Hainsey did, Molchon did simply as poorly, particularly in a single on ones. 

Routinely, the Bucs’ offensive lineman was getting pushed round whereas Dolphins defenders made simple work of getting by and round him to the place his quarterback could be standing. 

He’ll be a man we’re watching on Saturday to see how he does when the competitors is absolutely stay and he will get greater than observe reps. 

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BONUS STOCK UP

Okay.J. BRITT, LB

Actually, we could not discover a third man who clearly has his inventory falling after the week of practices, so somewhat than power it let’s give one other man on the roster some well-deserved consideration. 

Particularly, Okay.J. Britt. 

“I am feeling fairly good, simply getting snug with the playbook”, Britt advised me after observe this week. “Simply making an attempt to assume quick and play quick.”

On the sphere, Britt is strolling the stroll, and on a number of performs made key changes to place his protection ready to make nice performs towards the Miami offense. 

It is clear his potential is leading to vital progress for the second-year participant, and the Buccaneers discovered themselves a diamond within the tough. 

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