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The survivor: Demar Dotson, longest-tenured Bucs player

Now entering his 12th season, the right tackle’s humanity has outlasted all the losing.

Bucs offensive tackle Demar Dotson (69) runs drills during training camp. MONICA HERNDON | Times

Bucs offensive tackle Demar Dotson (69) runs drills during training camp. MONICA HERNDON | Times

TAMPA – Bucs training-camp regulars Onida Fountain and her daughter, Courtney, waited behind the rope line after practice. Onida held a gift bag of sweets. She waited on her friend, the gentle giant, the cookie monster, the sweetest Buc.

“Dot loves chocolate chips,” Onida said.

Bucs right tackle Demar Dotson, immensely large, immensely friendly, ambled over.