Buccaneers first-round pick Joe Tryon talks versatility, expectations as rookie camp opens

The Buccaneers welcomed their 2021 rookie class to the AdventHealth Training Center on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s rookie mini-camp. And on Friday, some of the team’s top draft picks spoke with the local media.

Among those to speak before Friday afternoon’s workout was first-round pick Joe Tryon, who was asked about his early meetings with Bucs coaches, his role in Tampa Bay’s defense and what it’s like to be taking his first step into his new NFL journey.

Tryon, a former University of Washington standout, said Friday that his first conversations with his new coaches have been about working on his versatility, something he already has a jump start on thanks to his time with the Huskies…