Tampabay.com · Aug 12, 2016
Some things you might have missed from Bucs-Eagles
Bucs receiver Russell Shepard evades Eagles defensive back Ed Reynolds and scores during the first half. Shepard has three catches for 62 yards as he tries to earn a spot behind Mike Evans, Vincent Jackson and Adam Humphries.Associated Press
The good and the bad on special teams
When you fumble the opening kickoff of the first preseason game, well, there's nowhere to hide.
Kenny Bell, who has to prove he can contribute on special teams to earn a roster spot, did just that. He was hit and stripped by the Eagles' Najee Goode and Chris Margos recovered at the Tampa Bay 18. Three plays later, including runs by RB Ryan Matthews of 10 and 5 yards, the Eagles were in the end zone.
