TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released their open 2017 training camp schedule. Once again, they're opting for morning practices. In fact, all but one open practice will start at 8:45 a.m. and end at either 10:30 or 10:50. Last year, the majority of camp practices also began at 8:45 a.m.
During the Bucs' mandatory minicamp last week, head coach Dirk Koetter cited the heat and humidity as reasons they'd continue practicing in the morning. The possibility for inclement weather also tends to rise as the day goes on.
"It's just tough on those guys," Koetter said.