With the Buccaneers’ first training camp practice set to commence in less than 3 weeks, fans can catch the faint whiffs of football through that muggy summer air.
This offseason has jerked everyone back and forth with surprise retirements, acquisitions and other decisions, but the Bucs still remain poised to contend with one of the top 10 rosters in the league (on paper at least). As we inch closer, the buzz of competition will immediately start ringing throughout every news outlet and social media feed, big and small.
To prepare for that inevitable event, let’s look at some roster battles where the incumbent veterans might need to show a little more than in years past to guarantee their spot on the 53-man.