Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2007-08-02 Practice
DE Greg Spires knocks his blocker off balance and locks in on his target
WR Maurice Stovall uses every inch of his frame to get in position for this reception
In a battle of cagey vets, CB Brian Kelly gets a hand on a pass intended for WR Ike Hilliard
QB Chris Simms sets off on a scramble up the middle
CB Ronde Barber seeks a clarification from Back Judge Steve Freeman
Quarterbacks Coach Paul Hackett goes over a few things with QB Jeff Garcia while another QB is in
DE Julian Jenkins (91) helps DT Darrell Campbell surround the ballcarrier
WR Mark Jones makes a remarkable, leaping, fingertip grab in front of CB Carlos Hendricks
Even in a heavy rain, K Matt Bryant was six for six on field goal tries Thursday morning
Having found a seam in the coverage, WR David Boston catches a pass in stride
Defensive Line Coach Larry Coyer has a contemplative moment in the rain
FB Mike Alstott has always made a habit of finishing all of his runs in practice
QB Bruce Gradkowski looks intently for an open man while rolling left
As the defender hits him and wraps up from behind, Clayton tries to secure the football
QB Jeff Garcia wore gloves throughout practice on Thursday
WR Chas Gessner looks in quickly on a slant right off the line
RB Michael Pittman keeps on going as LB Ryan Nece gets in position but pulls off the tackle
QB Chris Simms got in a few throws on Thursday after resting his arm the last few days
On kickoff returns, the players forming the wedge have to stay very close together
P Josh Bidwell gets of a booming punt
LB Quincy Black is moved into place by Running Backs Coach Art Valero
WR Kyle Smith surveys the field with wide eyes as he starts a return
To help differentiate between units, some Bucs don blue or green jersey covers during practice
Head Coach Jon Gruden was mostly a silent observer during the special teams practice
CB Phillip Buchanon sets off on a kickoff return
WR Chad Owens was particularly busy on punt and kickoff returns Thursday afternoon
Rookie S Sabby Piscitelli gathers information from a visiting official
