Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2008-07-27 Practice
RB Warrick Dunn makes contact with the safety trying to hold him up near the line
Head Coach Jon Gruden found several positive things to point to on both offense and defense Sunday morning
One focus of training camp is building team unity
Rookie LB Geno Hayes flashes his top-level speed in pursuit of a play
Russian S Sergey Ivanov, participating in the NFL's International Practice Squad program, saw his first Buc work Sunday morning
Rookie OL Jeremy Zuttah saw more work at center Sunday after playing mostly guard on Saturday
WR Michael Clayton has put together two strong days to open camp
Second-year S Tanard Jackson stretches out before the morning practice
During a defense-only drill, the players have to sprint to the end zone after a turnover is simulated
QB Brian Griese looks for some direction from Head Coach Jon Gruden
G Davin Joseph flashes his trademark big smile while signing autographs
WR Maurice Stovall makes a catch off to his side while running downfield
During individual periods, offensive linemen grab pads and help each other with their technique work
Rookie QB Josh Johnson threw several sharp passes during the one-on-one drill
DE Jimmy Wilkerson puts pressure on QB Brian Griese during a blitz drill
DE Greg White cools down between reps during a very hot morning
Rich Bisaccia keeps very busy at camp working with both the backs and the special teams
Bucs mascot Captain Fear is always popular with the kids
More Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders visited camp Sunday to meet fans and sign autographs
The offensive line spent time during individual period hitting sleds from their knees
WR Cortez Hankton had several impressive catches during Sunday's first practice
DT Jovan Haye stays in hot pursuit of the scrambling quarterback
The Bucs worked in the shadow of the Milk House for the first half of the afternoon practice
Linebackers Coach Gus Bradley helps several of his charges understand their duties
QB Chris Simms shares the play call with the rest of the offense
Rookie RB Clifton Smith hits high gear after making it to the sideline
Head Coach Jon Gruden contemplates the action unfolding in front of him
QB Brian Griese gets off a pass as the blindside pressure closes in
DT Greg Peterson works the sled during a defensive line drill
Temperatures soared into triple digits on the field Sunday afternoon, though they will likely go higher during camp
The Bucs spent the second half of their afternoon practice inside the tent for a second straight day
The Gatorade Junior Training Camp gladly used the outdoor fields after the Bucs went into the tent
