The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got their first taste of mandatory mini-camp Tuesday under the new direction of head coach Todd Bowles. Although the players practiced in shorts and t-shirts, there was a message Bowles made sure got to his players.
Speaking to the media following the first practice, the veteran head coach wanted to make send a message to the team he has taken over to coach.
“Not beat ourselves,” Bowles said. “Just understanding what we have to do out here and help each other because we’re not in pads. We have to take care of each other.