Bucs Practice Buzz is a weekly segment on Pewter Report’s YouTube channel Pewter Report TV where we highlight the biggest moments and clips from the day of practice from the Advent Health Training Center.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are running the football with authority — and their offensive line is playing like a group of SAVAGES! The big guys up front are getting more physical, more aggressive and more violent at the point of attack. And with Baker Mayfield even getting involved as a lead blocker, the Bucs’ rushing attack is becoming a major part of their identity.
Bucs RB Bucky Irving – Photo by: IMAGN Images via Reuters Connect
On today’s Bucs Practice Buzz, we’re breaking down how this offensive line has improved, why Tampa Bay is having so much success on the ground, and how the Bucs will have to bring that same nasty attitude when they face newly acquired defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons. That’s a serious challenge waiting in the trenches!
But there’s plenty to discuss on the defensive side, too. Alex Anzalone is coming off an NFC Defensive Player of the Week honor, Vita Vea addresses the trade talk surrounding him, and the Bucs have a major challenge ahead trying to slow down Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson.
Bucs ILB Alex Anzalone – Photo by: Cliff Welch P/R
On today’s Bucs Practice Buzz:
– O-LINE SAVAGES: Tampa Bay’s offensive line is playing with more violence and physicality. Is this group becoming the identity of the offense?
– GROUND AND POUND: The Bucs are rolling on the ground, and Baker Mayfield is even throwing blocks. Does Tampa Bay need him to do more than just throw?
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield – Photo by: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
–Â JEFFREY SIMMONS AWAITS: How will the improved offensive line handle one of the NFL’s most disruptive defensive tackles?
– VITA VEA SPEAKS: What did the team’s big man have to say about the trade rumors?
– ANZALONE HONORED: Alex Anzalone earns NFC Defensive Player of the Week recognition.
– STOPPING CALEB WILLIAMS: Tampa Bay must figure out how to contain Williams and deal with the offensive creativity of Ben Johnson.
ILBs Alex Anzalone and Josiah Trotter and CB Jacob Parrish and Falcons RB Bijan Robinson – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR
What do you think, Bucs fans? Is this offensive line finally developing the nasty identity Tampa Bay needs to make a serious run? And can the defense find a way to slow down Caleb Williams?
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Bucs TE Bauer Sharp – Photo by: Cliff Welch P/R
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Matt Matera joined Pewter Report as an intern in 2018 and worked his way to becoming a full-time Bucs beat writer in 2020. In addition to providing daily coverage of the Bucs for Pewter Report, he also spearheads the Pewter Report Podcast on the PewterReportTV YouTube channel. Matera also makes regular in-season radio appearances analyzing Bucs football on WDAE 95.3 FM, the flagship station of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
