TAMPA — A day before he throws his first pass of training camp, rookie quarterback Jameis Winston has already connected with his Buccaneer teammates.
Tampa Bay veterans reported to team headquarters this morning, joining rookies who arrived earlier in the week. Winston, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 draft, is expected to receive the bulk of the reps when camp begins on Saturday afternoon.
“He’s one of the hardest workers I’ve ever been around,’’ said second-year wide receiver Mike Evans, who set a franchise record with 12 TD catches last season. “I think Jameis will do fine.