2022 Training camp thread

[Grahamburn]

In other news, I absolutely can not wait to see this offense take the field in a real game.

Color me kind of worried. The entire interior of the offensive line is different. We all know what Brady’s kryptonite is.

[MJW]

In other news, I absolutely can not wait to see this offense take the field in a real game.

Color me kind of worried. The entire interior of the offensive line is different. We all know what Brady’s kryptonite is.

We don't know about Hainsey, but he was a reasonably high pick. Shaq Mason is an All Pro caliber guard, Goedeke was a 2nd rounder, and Stinnie has played well in the past. This isn't like an expansion group. It's two young talents and a Pro Bowler. It's just not what it was the last couple of years.

And regardless, we have, what, 5 or 6 Pro Bowl caliber starters on offense, including 2 on the OL? So maybe if Lefty is worth all those head coaching rumors, he should be able to work around a perceived weakness? We shouldn't need top talent at every single spot for our coordinators to be successful.

[Buc2]

Couldn’t Brady have signed there instead of Tampa in 2020?

I'm pretty sure he signed an extension in 2021 that pushed his contract through the 2022 season.

[mdb1958]

Does not make any sense to promote CTE helmets and scrap knee braces.

Wouldnt the knee braces do well as a precautionary measure

I didn’t know they scrapped knee braces

Also!

Name one football coach that hasnt watched Forest Gump.

[King Bootz]

I don't think Gio is a lock to make this team so this doesn't really help him much.

[King Bootz]

[IchabodCrane84]

I don't think Gio is a lock to make this team so this doesn't really help him much.

I like Gio, but yeah. He needs to be out there and perform. I can see us keeping 10 or 11 WR/TEs. 3 RBs is a sure thing IMO.

[King Bootz]

So how long until TC becomes a thing of the past?

[mdb1958]

Maybe they will look to see how those OLB rooks will play on the inside.

[Snake]

So how long until TC becomes a thing of the past?

Not long, in my estimation.

[Primeminister]

I didn’t know they scrapped knee braces

Also!

Name one football coach that hasnt watched Forest Gump.

I don’t know why I tried

[Defense5599]

Bowles just announced that Brady will not play in the first preseason game vs Miami. Not surprised. The guys who are starting should play as little as possible as the risk outweighs the reward.

[Miller4Prez64]

Bowles just announced that Brady will not play in the first preseason game vs Miami. Not surprised. The guys who are starting should play as little as possible as the risk outweighs the reward.

They are going to spend most of the week practicing against another NFL team anyways. That’s pretty much just a preseason game without the crowd lol.

[nybf]

Bowles just announced that Brady will not play in the first preseason game vs Miami. Not surprised. The guys who are starting should play as little as possible as the risk outweighs the reward.

The game is ruined! - phantom

[Phantom]

Bowles just announced that Brady will not play in the first preseason game vs Miami. Not surprised. The guys who are starting should play as little as possible as the risk outweighs the reward.

The game is ruined! - phantom

Never said the game is ruined,

All I said was the game going to be a snooze.
. Especially Hall of Fame game

[nybf]

The game is ruined! - phantom

Never said the game is ruined,

All I said was the game going to be a snooze.
. Especially Hall of Fame game

The game is a snooze! Which I enjoy! - phantom

[Dread]

It's not uncommon for key starters to not play in a preseason game when they get to practice against that team during the week.

It's not like Brady needs preseason games at this point anyways tbh. Keep him in bubble wrap til week 1

[King Bootz]

Bowles just announced that Brady will not play in the first preseason game vs Miami. Not surprised. The guys who are starting should play as little as possible as the risk outweighs the reward.

They are going to spend most of the week practicing against another NFL team anyways. That’s pretty much just a preseason game without the crowd lol.

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I wouldn't be shocked if eventually joint practices replace games.

[Primeminister]

They are going to spend most of the week practicing against another NFL team anyways. That’s pretty much just a preseason game without the crowd lol.

100% correct





I wouldn't be shocked if eventually joint practices replace games.

There were a fair number of coaches saying that last year. They like the joint practices because both teams can work on situational football which is what they prefer to do.

[acmillis]

They are going to spend most of the week practicing against another NFL team anyways. That’s pretty much just a preseason game without the crowd lol.

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I wouldn't be shocked if eventually joint practices replace games.

Never going to happen.

Players: "We want 0 preseason games, we'll just practice against other teams."
Owners: "GTFO, do you know how much money I make off of ticket sales to those preseason games?!?!? (Laughs in billionaire)

[Sdbucs]

No team in Superbowl contention should be playing starters in the preseason at all honestly.

For top teams, preseason should be additional practice for depth.

Why would we even consider risking Brady at all? You think a meaningless scrimmage game is going to better the GOAT for the regular season?

Hell even a Josh Allen or Justin Herbert risks more playing in preseason than gained by doing so

[Deja Entendu]

100% correct





I wouldn't be shocked if eventually joint practices replace games.

Never going to happen.

Players: "We want 0 preseason games, we'll just practice against other teams."
Owners: "GTFO, do you know how much money I make off of ticket sales to those preseason games?!?!? (Laughs in billionaire)

Move some of the practices to the stadium and sell tickets and concessions.

[King Bootz]

Never going to happen.

Players: "We want 0 preseason games, we'll just practice against other teams."
Owners: "GTFO, do you know how much money I make off of ticket sales to those preseason games?!?!? (Laughs in billionaire)

Move some of the practices to the stadium and sell tickets and concessions.

Exactly and you can have interactive activities with fans as well like photo ops, autographs, games, etc. And it won't be just for 1 team, it'll be for 2. The NFL is smart enough to market this if they want to.

[Noles1724]

Also!

Name one football coach that hasnt watched Forest Gump.

I don’t know why I tried

just hit the thumbs down and keep scrolling, is the best advise I can give you.

[acmillis]

Move some of the practices to the stadium and sell tickets and concessions.

Exactly and you can have interactive activities with fans as well like photo ops, autographs, games, etc. And it won't be just for 1 team, it'll be for 2. The NFL is smart enough to market this if they want to.

You're not thinking about the "Season Ticket Holders" who pay for games, not practices. You gonna charge me $50 to watch a practice, something I currently pay $5 to watch (that is the ST member price to watch Bucs practices right now).

Owners would never EVA go for the loss of revenue.

[Buc2]

I don’t know why I tried

just hit the thumbs down and keep scrolling, is the best advise I can give you.

Why hit anything? Just keep scrolling. What exactly does your thumbs down do?

[nybf]

Uh oh, here comes the hall monitor!

[Defense5599]

They are going to spend most of the week practicing against another NFL team anyways. That’s pretty much just a preseason game without the crowd lol.

100% correct





I wouldn't be shocked if eventually joint practices replace games.

If they increase the regular season to 18/19 games like they want to, then you may be right. And IMO, it would be good for the fans who are season ticket holders because they have to buy tickets to those preseason games where they pay full price for the ticket but they see subpar quality football

[nybf]

What exactly does your thumbs down do?

Can you answer this? Or do you need to be told what to answer first?

[Primeminister]

No team in Superbowl contention should be playing starters in the preseason at all honestly.

For top teams, preseason should be additional practice for depth.

Why would we even consider risking Brady at all? You think a meaningless scrimmage game is going to better the GOAT for the regular season?

Hell even a Josh Allen or Justin Herbert risks more playing in preseason than gained by doing so

This is where I’m at as well. Why risk anyone before the regular season?

[acmillis]

100% correct





I wouldn't be shocked if eventually joint practices replace games.

If they increase the regular season to 18/19 games like they want to, then you may be right. And IMO, it would be good for the fans who are season ticket holders because they have to buy tickets to those preseason games where they pay full price for the ticket but they see subpar quality football

Not trying to be a turd, but Each game of my season tickets is a different price when you look at the invoice. You can guess which ones are $ vs $$$$

[Nobody]

I think Coach Bowles is one of those guys whose personality/humor sneaks up on you (I’m a fan).

When asked about Brady’s birthday, he was also told that Fournette got Tom a cake.

He quipped back and chuckled “him and Lenny will have a good time…”

Quality dig at Fat Lenny!

[Defense5599]

If they increase the regular season to 18/19 games like they want to, then you may be right. And IMO, it would be good for the fans who are season ticket holders because they have to buy tickets to those preseason games where they pay full price for the ticket but they see subpar quality football

Not trying to be a turd, but Each game of my season tickets is a different price when you look at the invoice. You can guess which ones are $ vs $$$$

That must be recent then. Because as far back as I knew, all games were the same price for each seat.

[acmillis]

At lease since 2020

[King Bootz]

No team in Superbowl contention should be playing starters in the preseason at all honestly.

For top teams, preseason should be additional practice for depth.

Why would we even consider risking Brady at all? You think a meaningless scrimmage game is going to better the GOAT for the regular season?

Hell even a Josh Allen or Justin Herbert risks more playing in preseason than gained by doing so

This is where I’m at as well. Why risk anyone before the regular season?

All the more reason to believe PS games will be phased out eventually