Covers the Bucs, NFL for ESPN | IG, Threads - JennaLaineESPN, X - JennaLaineESPN, FB: TampaBayBuccaneersESPN | Gus Bradley once asked me my 40 time 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mmherwjkhs23Lots of questions as to how Bucs new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson will replace Mike Evans’ production as their ‘X’ receiver and what to make of multiple receivers who are more ‘Z’ and ‘F’ types. Here’s how the Bucs see it: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48806839/tampa-bay-buccaneers-ted-hurst-replacing-mike-evans22 May 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmherwjkhs23https://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mmeyswcnxc2jThis happened while I was in an eye exam (this is most definitely what offseasons are for lol) but the Bucs have officially signed second-round draft pick Josiah Trotter. All seven of their 2026 draft picks have now been signed.21 May 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmeyswcnxc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mmayhvf2vs2pLarry Foote on Rueben Bain Jr: “Back in my Pittsburgh days, I played with a guy named James Harrison like that. It was just, you couldn’t block him. He has that trait, he has that ability.” He added that they all stood up after Bain’s combine interview and nodded their heads.20 May 2026 03:44 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmayhvf2vs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mmatz7abm22mBucs new special teams coordinator Danny Smith: “Kenny Gainwell will FIGHT ME about being on special teams. I took him off some situations last year and he’s in my office and very specifically said, ‘What I do wrong?’ … He said, ‘Why the hell ain’t I the 2 on that kickoff?’”20 May 2026 02:24 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmatz7abm22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mmatvyfrpc2mBucs special teams coordinator Danny Smith was asked what keeps him going at age 72: “I don’t know anything but. I need competition and preparation. I need it. I need it in my life. I need competition and preparation. And that’s why I do it. And I love it. And I love this game.”20 May 2026 02:22 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmatvyfrpc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mluazp2czs2nSome quick-hitting thoughts on the Bucs’ 2026 schedule, including how this lines up with their recent trends over the last few years, what Vegas is saying and an odd quirk I noticed about Todd Bowles vs the AFC North https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/nflschedulerelease-48738356/tampa-bay-buccaneers-nfl-schedule-2026-takeaways-predictions15 May 2026 02:12 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mluazp2czs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mllxshjfh22gThe Bucs have been awarded John Bullock off waivers from Colts. They have also signed RB Kadarius Calloway, LS Scott Daly, OLB Yasir Holmes and WR Dean Patterson IV - all rookie camp tryouts. LS Wesley Brown, WR Noah Short, OLB Benton Whitley and RB Owen Wright have been waived to make room for them11 May 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllxshjfh22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mlevxe3pqk2xBucs edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. talks about wear why it was so important to wear Warren Sapp’s jersey to rookie camp: “It speaks on the brotherhood we have at the University of Miami and it speaks on the amount of pride I got for where I’m at right now. … This is home for me.”08 May 2026 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlevxe3pqk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mlevtv3opc2xRueben Bain Jr. obviously scored some major style points wearing the vintage Warren Sapp jersey, but it’s deeper than that — a respect for the game and a desire to learn about those who came before him. A lot of young players don’t do this. I asked Todd Bowles more about it.08 May 2026 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlevtv3opc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mlcewirwkk27A source close to the situation told me the Bucs did not supply Rueben Bain Jr. with that Warren Sapp Reebok jersey — he paid homage to the QB Killa all on his own. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48704786/rueben-bain-tampa-bay-buccaneers-rookie-camp-arrival-warren-sapp-jersey07 May 2026 23:34 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcewirwkk27https://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mlcc3mtzx22zRueben Bain Jr. has signed his rookie contract with the Bucs, per source. They have also signed Keionte Scott, DeMonte Capehart, Billy Schrauth and Bauer Sharp. All that remains is second-round pick Josiah Trotter. Ted Hurst will sign once he arrives after attending his graduation.07 May 2026 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcc3mtzx22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mkipqyfvoc24The Bucs have picked up the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Calijah Kancey. He’s been very productive for them when healthy but that’s the goal right now, to get him through a full season.27 Apr 2026 18:39 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkipqyfvoc24https://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mkgjia57cs2rVIDEO: My initial thoughts on the Bucs’ draft haul. Didn’t get to everybody but I take a look at how these guys fit and when we can expect them to contribute https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=48597537&type=forYou&subType=verts&entity=Buccaneers&entityIcon=https%3A//a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nfl/500-dark/tb.png26 Apr 2026 21:41 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkgjia57cs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mkg35a2rhs2tFormer Bucs and Chiefs left tackle Donovan Smith announced his retirement today. He last suited up in 2023 after missing 2024 with a hip injury. He leaves the game a two-time Super Bowl champion and having protected two of the all-time greats in Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.26 Apr 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkg35a2rhs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mkdysjc2t22tAn annual tradition that John Spytek started here in Tampa and assistant general manager Rob McCartney has continued it: Naming every front office executive, scout, medical, football technology, video and nutrition staff member who played a role in making the Bucs’ draft possible.25 Apr 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdysjc2t22thttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mkdgv2yeuc2hHappy Day 3 of the NFL Draft! Here’s a look at the Bucs’ first three draft picks so far and what’s in store for today. I’ll keep updating this throughout the day https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/48453077/tampa-bay-buccaneers-nfl-draft-picks-2026-selection-analysis-depth-chart25 Apr 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdgv2yeuc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mkarjwcdus2hBucs general manager Jason Licht said that in their minds, there weren’t many scenarios where Rueben Bain Jr. was available to them at No. 15. Yet today he’s a Buc. More on how things unfolded…24 Apr 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkarjwcdus2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mkaa5s7dok26Jason Licht said Rueben Bain Jr. sold him with his passion and wanting to be the best. They like his edge. He practices the way he plays. “Football is one of the most important things in his life,” he said. Regarding the shorter arms: “Mike Tyson has short arms too.” 🥊24 Apr 2026 09:38 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaa5s7dok26https://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mka376dq3k2cVIDEO: Bucs GM Jason Licht said they didn’t expect Rueben Bain Jr. to be available at No. 15, but when the Cowboys selected Caleb Downs at No. 11, he started to get excited. More on how things unfolded from their perspective and from Bain’s perspective https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/4857861424 Apr 2026 08:09 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka376dq3k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mka2fnnj6222Our Matt Miller just dropped a Rounds 2-3 mock draft and I think Bucs fans would be ecstatic over this Round 2 pick https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/48543025/nfl-mock-draft-2026-round-2-3-best-available-prospects-team-predictions24 Apr 2026 07:55 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka2fnnj6222https://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mka225ertk2xIf you’re interested in a pick-by-pick analysis of each of the Bucs’ draft picks, you can bookmark this page here and refresh. Thoughts on Bain: https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/48453077/tampa-bay-buccaneers-nfl-draft-picks-2026-selection-analysis-depth-chart24 Apr 2026 07:49 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka225ertk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mk7zjgmowc2xBucs GM Jason Licht said they did extensive work on Reuben Bain Jr. and knew about the fatal 2024 motor vehicle accident for a long time. He acknowledged the gravity of it while offering support for Bain. "He's a good person," Licht said https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48577361/buccaneers-take-rueben-bain-jr-15th-pick-nfl-draft24 Apr 2026 07:39 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7zjgmowc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mk7zfr5lvs2uMy quick-hitting thoughts on the Bucs selecting Rueben Bain with the 15th overall pick, plus analysis from our ESPN NFL Nation reporters on all 32 picks in Round 1 https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/page/nflnation48542313/2026-nfl-draft-live-updates-pros-cons-every-first-round-pick24 Apr 2026 07:37 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7zfr5lvs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mk75up7rxs2hFrom our ESPN NFL Nation Mock Draft...we'll see if the Bucs stay put tonight or can possibly trade down a few spots, as that would have been my inclination in this scenario if trades were allowed.23 Apr 2026 23:25 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk75up7rxs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mk56poqxgk2tNot only did Emeka Egbuka predict the name of Baker and Emily Mayfield’s baby, but Tez Johnson got the timing right. He pointed out that the baby needed a draftable name. I’m sure he was thinking 20 years from now, but he’s made it to ESPN already https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48562655/tampa-bay-buccaneers-baker-mayfield-son-child-announcement23 Apr 2026 04:34 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk56poqxgk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mk4ecuqp7k2lI don’t really know how to navigate the emotional intensity of an NFL draft week coinciding with a Michael Jackson biopic release but here’s me in Paris in 2019. Ya girl’s been ready…22 Apr 2026 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4ecuqp7k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mk3y7nvqkk2zDid Emeka Egbuka just name Baker and Emily Mayfield’s baby?! 🤯 Arrived one week before the draft too. I think this is something ESPN can work with.22 Apr 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3y7nvqkk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mjzlenubxk2dWe have our annual NFL Nation Mock Draft today at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Who do you want the Bucs to select at No. 15?21 Apr 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzlenubxk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3mj5yduoeis2cHow strong of a case does Lavonte David have for the Pro Football Hall of Fame? There are HOFers who have only one or even no Pro Bowls, and his numbers are comparable or even better than some of the all-time greats https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48437813/lavonte-david-hall-fame-buccaneers10 Apr 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5yduoeis2chttps://bsky.app/profile/jennalaine.bsky.social/post/3miwf546mas2dIn addition to signing Rakeem Nuñez-Roches — which was previously reported — the Bucs have signed wide receiver David Sills V, who has appeared in 33 career games with the Giants, Broncos and Falcons.07 Apr 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:7fohz6zschmorjbt4n6vlyag/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwf546mas2d