Did Tom Brady pass his first game-like test as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new quarterback? You could say he got a 98.
Brady's A-plus performance in the Buccaneers' intrasquad scrimmage at Raymond James Stadium on Friday began with a 98-yard touchdown drive against Tampa Bay's second-string defense. It was the first possession for the starting offense after the starting defense had forced a punt by Blaine Gabbert's crew, which punter Bradley Pinion bounced down at the two-yard line. Sixteen plays later, Brady's group was in the end zone.
Details from the scrimmage are meant to be scarce as the Buccaneers are already preparing for a regular-season opener that is only 16 days away, but Brady spread the ball around to a number of receivers and the drive was a good mix of run and pass. The main thing about it is that it took quite some time, which was a challenge in the Tampa heat.
View some of the photos from Buccaneers Training Camp scrimmage at Raymond James Stadium.
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Guard Nick Leverett #60 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Outside Linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Offensive Tackle Donovan Smith #76 and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Defensive Tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Defensive Lineman Benning Potoa'e #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Cornerback Mazzi Wilkins #37 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Offensive Coordinator Byron Leftwich of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Offensive Coordinator Byron Leftwich and Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Defensive Tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Defensive Tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Outside Linebacker Kahzin Daniels #41 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Helmet before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Head Coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Outside Linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Tight End Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Running Back Ronald Jones II #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Defensive Tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Defensive Lineman Khalil Davis #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Defensive Tackle Ndamukong Suh #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 and Head Coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Head Coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Punter Bradley Pinion #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Offensive Tackle Donovan Smith #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Center Ryan Jensen #66 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Guard Aaron Stinnie #64 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Guard Nick Leverett #60 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Assistant Head Coach/Run Game Coordinator Harold Goodwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Offensive Tackle Donovan Smith #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Tight End Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Running Back LeSean McCoy #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Tight End Codey McElroy #86 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Cornerback Carlton Davis #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Safety Antoine Winfield #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Cornerback Mazzi Wilkins #37 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 and Wide Receiver Justin Watson #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Running Back Dare Ogunbowale #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Defensive Lineman Benning Potoa'e #91, Running Back Dare Ogunbowale #44, and Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Tight End O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Safety Antoine Winfield #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Running Back LeSean McCoy #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Center Ryan Jensen #66 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 and Running Back Ronald Jones II #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Running Back Ronald Jones II #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Center A.Q. Shipley #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Wide Receiver Jaydon Mickens #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Running Back LeSean McCoy #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Safety D'Cota Dixon #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Running Back Dare Ogunbowale #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Center Ryan Jensen #66 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Tight End Cameron Brate #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Running Back LeSean McCoy #25 and Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Tight End Cameron Brate #84 and Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #33 of The Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Outside Linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Safety Mike Edwards #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Wide Receiver Jaydon Mickens #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Kicker Matt Gay #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Cornerback Mazzi Wilkins #37 and Wide Receiver Scotty Miller #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Wide Receiver Cyril Grayson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Guard Nick Leverett #60 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Running Back Ke'Shawn Vaughn #30 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Jack Cichy #48 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Griffin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Tight End Tanner Hudson #88 and Safety Javon Hagan #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Outside Linebacker Chapelle Russell #53 and Tight End Tanner Hudson #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28, 2020 - Kicker Elliott Fry #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during day 22 of 2020 Training Camp practice at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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"I thought Tom was very, very efficient," said Head Coach Bruce Arians. "Good job of leadership – I think when you get the first long drive of the year, guys start dragging. He got their [butts] in the huddle and got them rolling and [was] keeping under the 25 second and 40 second clock pretty good – we weren't close at all. He was commanding that pretty good and overall I thought he had a hell of a day. Overall, I was pretty pleased. I think that drive and a couple other drives showed that we're not quite in game shape coming out of it. The field was very soft and mushy – we're used to a hard, fast surface over here on the practice [field], so it was a little different feel, too."
Brady and the ones actually found the end zone three times during the scrimmage, while the Bucs' first-team defense didn't give up much to the second-team offense. Those farther down the depth chart got their opportunities toward the end of the morning. It's not something the team will spend too much time celebrating – one would expect Brady and the Bucs' loaded offense to find success against a group of mostly reserves. Still, it was another important step towards getting ready for the New Orleans Saints on September 13, especially after the pandemic wiped out the offseason program and all four preseason games.
"I think the competition's on," said Brady. "It doesn't start in two weeks – it's already started. Every day that goes by we have to learn from what we're doing, learn with each other, the plays, the corrections, all the different things that we're really trying to get up to speed with because it's very different with no preseason games and learning against our own team constantly [and] not traveling at all. We can try to maybe take advantage of the extra time we have – because I think there is a little extra time for practice – but it's coming fast. I think today was a good indicator for all of us that it's right around the corner and we're going to have to tighten some things up so we can be ready to go against a great football team there in a couple weeks."
The game featured live tackling, which Arians felt was necessary to take the place of the lost preseason games. He was pleased with the sound tackling demonstrated by the first-team defense, and called the overall performance of that group "outstanding." However, the other side of the coin to allowing tackling is the increased possibility of injuries, and sure enough cornerback Carlton Davis and running back Ronald Jones were sidelined by the end of the scrimmage. However, Arians said he believed neither injury was serious.
If the Buccaneers do indeed escape Friday's quasi-game with no injuries that will affect the start of the regular season, that will have to be considered one of the day's main successes. Otherwise, the completely unsurprising but still encouraging main takeaway from the scrimmage is that Tom Brady was in complete command.
Arians noted Brady's strong work on third downs throughout his possessions and voiced only one disappointment – that a two-minute drive to end the first half had to settle for a field goal. But it wasn't just Brady's throws that made an impact, and that's something that Arians got to see for the first time on his sideline.
"He was fired up [and] he was ready to go," said Arians of his ultra-experienced quarterback. "It was the first time in a game atmosphere and, like I said, he had great command. He's getting them in and out, forcing his way a little bit on some guys who were tired – they need that."
