Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2008-08-06 Practice
The Bucs took their afternoon practice inside the tent for a series of walk-throughs
It was extremely hot Wednesday morning, but DE Marques Douglas still found reason to smile
DT Chris Hovan tries to bulldoze his way to the quarterback
Rookie CB Aqib Talib is escorted down the sideline after picking off a pass in the end zone
Rookie WR Dexter Jackson twists his body to make a difficult catch in the end zone
WR Ike Hilliard hurls himself into the air after a high pass
T Anthony Davis tries to stay lower than the opposing pass rusher as the two meet
LB Barrett Ruud heads back upfield after hanging on to a pass during the individual position period
Head Coach Jon Gruden was feeling bullish about the morning practice on Wednesday
The starting defense comes together for a huddle just before the beginning of a new period
LB Ryan Nece keys in on the ball as he sees a possible interception come his way
WR Antonio Bryant returned to practice after missing several mornings with a mild injury
S Jermaine Phillips takes a long drink from a watter bottle during a hot morning
Veteran QB Chris Simms should see some playing time Saturday in Miami
DE Gaines Adams is stopped short as he tries to get to QB Luke McCown
RB Michael Bennett had to spin around to try to catch this errant pass, but couldn't quite haul it in
DE Kevin Carter's billowing jersey makes him look even bigger than he is
Rookie CB Aqib Talib celebrates his interception with Defensive Backs Coach Raheem Morris
RB Warrick Dunn darts between the much bigger linemen
QB Brian Griese will be the second player to man the offense Saturday after starting QB Luke McCown gives way
Head Coach Jon Gruden once again simulates a defensive back during a drill for QBs and WRs
