Spencer Schnell was pleased with his performance in a Tampa Bay Buccaneers tryout camp.
“The second day (head coach) Bruce Arians said he saw what he needed to see. I thanked my receivers coach for the chance,” said Schnell, assuming he was not being signed. “The special teams coordinator told me on the way out to say thank you to Bruce Arians.
“I went up to Bruce and said, ‘Thanks, coach. I appreciate the opportunity to compete.’ He said, ‘Thanks for coming, but you’re not leaving yet.’ That’s when I knew I got signed.”
Thus began a roller-coaster first NFL season for the former Illinois State standout.