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It was another fun day at Buccaneers training camp for new quarterback Tom Brady.
Tom Brady spent 20 years with the New England Patriots before joining the Buccaneers as a free agent this offseason. But, based on how well he’s been getting along with his new teammates, you’d think he was a seasoned veteran of the Bucs.
Brady has been joking around with teammates online and even took some time to hilariously photobomb linebacker Devin White today at camp.
Take a look.
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Find out why Buccaneers TE Rob Gronkowski is tweeting about sharks and his butt.
Rob Gronkowski truly is the gift that keeps on giving. How the NFL and its fans survived without this man around for a year is beyond me.
Thankfully, the future Hall of Famer ended his one-year retirement this offseason after the Buccaneers pulled off a trade with the New England Patriots that reunited the tight end with quarterback Tom Brady.
Gronk already looks like he’s ready to rumble, just ask Bucs mascot Captain Fear, but it seems he won’t be messing with the sharks again anytime soon. The former Shark Week participant had a hilarious response on Twitter after the Shark Week account sent him a message.
Take a look.
Sharks don’t want to eat this stinky butt https://t.co/B2DYlbJVN7
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) August 11, 2020
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Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski showed fans on Instagram that the Florida heat is no problem for him.
Buccaneers training camp is underway, but there are a few new faces on the roster this year, with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski being two of the biggest.
The dynamic duo who helped guide the Patriots to three Super Bowl wins last decade are bringing their winning ways to Tampa. And while the six-time Super Bowl champion Brady may still be getting used to that insane Florida heat, it seems Gronk is embracing it, long sleeves and all.
Take a look at the tight end’s recent Instagram story.
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Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady appears to be right at home with his new team in Tampa.
Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady already seems to be right at home with his new teammates in Tampa.
The former New England Patriots star, who has begun his first training camp with a team other than the Pats for the first time in his 21-year career, is still learning the playbook, but with the talent he has around him, including Rob Gronkowski, he should have no trouble putting up big numbers this year.
Brady already feels the team is coming together nicely, too, based on this recent tweet.
Check it out.
I’m loving this smooth jazz…teams coming together pretty good too 😉 pic.twitter.com/fs9ZuUh9cW
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) August 8, 2020
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Watch as Bucs linebackers Devin White and Lavonte David race during training camp.
Buccaneers second-year linebacker Devin White is expected to make a big jump in 2020, looking to further validate the team’s selection of him with the fifth pick in the 2019 NFL draft.
White and fellow linebacker Lavonte David could easily be the best linebacker duo in the league, and for David, the 2020 season will be his ninth in the NFL, making him the old veteran of the linebacker group.
Take a look at this hilarious video from Bucs camp of White referring to David as an old man before they square off in a race. And, as Lavonte proves, he’s still got the wheels to play this game.
Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans had to weigh in on the video with a comment of his own.
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Take a look at LeSean McCoy on the field with his new Buccaneers teammates.
The Buccaneers added veteran running back LeSean McCoy to their roster this week, officially signing the recent Super Bowl champion to a one-year deal.
McCoy will provide much-needed experience in the Bucs’ young backfield, and working alongside a guy like Tom Brady should help keep his fire going.
Take a look now at what Shady looks like in a Bucs uniform, courtesy of the back’s own Instagram account.
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It was nothing but love between Tom Brady and new Bucs running back LeSean McCoy
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially welcomed veteran running back LeSean McCoy to the team today. The Super Bowl champion signed his contract with the team and was out on the field later with his new Bucs teammates.
Take a look at some photos of McCoy hugging it out with Tom Brady and greeting Rob Gronkowski.
Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski & LeSean McCoy – all now part of the same offense.
2020 really is just wild. pic.twitter.com/Ht4UrsezBA
— Carmen Vitali (@CarmieV) August 4, 2020
McCoy seems energized to be a part of this team and to be able to play in Bruce Arians’ offense.
LeSean McCoy says he's been watching Bucs HC Bruce Arians' offense for a while.
"He's a hell of a coach. I'm excited to be here playing for him."
— Carmen Vitali (@CarmieV) August 4, 2020
LeSean McCoy on this Bucs team: "They're building something special here. I truly believe that."
— Carmen Vitali (@CarmieV) August 4, 2020
Welcome to the Buccaneers, McCoy!
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Bucs QB Tom Brady took to Instagram to have some fun with his new teammates in this hilarious story.
The Tom Brady era in Tampa is officially underway as the Buccaneers kicked off training camp this week amid the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the first time Brady has hit the field at the team’s facility with his new teammates, although he got in a few practice sessions at a local Tampa prep school.
Despite being less than a week into camp, it seems Brady is already feeling right at home as the head man of this new squad. And, like Captain America calling the Avengers, Brady managed to assemble his Bucs teammates on Instagram with this hilarious story.
Take a look.
As hilarious as this post is, can we talk about the fact that Brady’s phone is dangerously in the red?
This Florida guy lives on the edge.
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Buccaneers rookie offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs sounds like he’s ready to protect prized-investment Tom Brady.
NFL rookies selected in round one of the draft already feel the pressure upon entering the league. Franchises can invest millions of dollars and structure their entire organization around a player they deem to be a foundational talent only to watch them struggle to meet expectations.
Perhaps no rookie from the 2020 class will have more pressure on him this season than offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs. While a guy like Joe Burrow will be given time to develop in Cincinnati with a rebuilding Bengals squad, Wirfs will be looked upon to provide immediate protection up front for six-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady, who will lead a revamped Bucs squad with championship expectations.
The Buccaneers allowed 47 sacks last season on former quarterback Jameis Winston, while Brady was only sacked 27 times in New England with the Patriots. Tampa Bay moved up in round one to get Wirfs, who was the last remaining of the four top tackles.
Wirfs is a monster athlete and a gym rat, both of which will come in handy in the NFL. And, from the sound of it, he’s ready for the challenge of helping protect the future Hall of Fame quarterback.
Bucs rookie T Tristan Wirfs says it wouldn't really matter to him if he played right or left tackle. Says he flipped back and forth last year at Iowa.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) July 31, 2020
Tristan Wirfs recognizes that it's "a pretty big deal" to protect a guy like Tom Brady. Says he's going to have be very detailed in his preparations.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) July 31, 2020
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With the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, take a look at how the NFL training camp process will work.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and other NFL teams are returning today for the start of training camp. But given the unusual offseason that’s resulted from the coronavirus pandemic, the league is making sure to take things nice and easy.
So, how does the training camp process look like now because of COVID-19?
Here’s a look for you.
As veterans across the league report to training camp, here’s a look at the first six days. pic.twitter.com/NSvGnCm75F
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) July 28, 2020
Here's the immediate timeline for NFL players reporting to teams. As you see, first four days are just COVID testing and virtual meetings, and next two days would just be physicals and equipment fittings. Slow, careful process early on. https://t.co/Uw6umdOOBZ
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) July 28, 2020
Players will have a week to decide whether or not they’ll opt out of the 2020 season because of concerns about the virus and ongoing pandemic. As of now, no Buccaneers players have chosen that route.
Stay tuned…
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