5 Key Takeaways From Day 6 of Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp 2024

Here's what we saw from Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp on Day 6.

River Wells | Jul 31, 2024

Aug 8, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt (52) participates in training camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

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It was an indoor practice for the Bucs on Day 6, and that means it was a lot cooler than it usually is. The night practice is currently the only one the Bucs have scheduled, so the players were sure to savor it.

As always, BucsGameday was there in person to report on the action, and we've got five takeaways for you down below:

Things were getting chippy

There's something about the indoor practice facility. Last year, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a fight inside when linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle hit Rachaad White, and this year, there were a few mini-scraps during scrimmage.

LB K.J. Britt found himself in a few of them, as he ended up having little scuffles with WR Trey Palmer and tackle Justin Skule, who was filling in for Tristan Wirfs. Pads were on for the second day, so these things can happen, but HC Todd Bowles will want to limit them.

Sua Opeta leaves with an injury

Left guard Sua Opeta left practice with a knee injury, and that's something the team will want to look out for.

Opeta is currently in the left guard competition with Ben Bredeson, but whoever loses that competition will be valuable depth. The Bucs will certainly hope that he can return sooner than later and get back to competing in pads.

Rakim Jarrett makes the catch of camp

Rakim Jarrett had a strong mandatory minicamp, and now, he's made one of the best plays we've had so far in six days.

Jarrett climbed the ladder and made a fantastic catch at the back of the end zone, mossing the DB and grabbing the football from Kyle Trask. It was a hell of a grab, and it will likely be tough for Todd Bowles to make cuts with how talented this wide receiver room is in Tampa Bay.

Baker Mayfield's deep ball still needs work

The good news is that Baker Mayfield is taking plenty of shots downfield in camp. The bad news is he still occasionally struggles with them.

Tuesday was another bad day for Mayfield's deep ball, as he missed three deep shots, coming to Trey Palmer and Jalen McMillan among others. The good news is that he had a great throw to Cade Otton down the seam on an intermediate bullet pass, and it got a great cheer out of the crowd.

Tavierre Thomas keeps cooking

Tavierre Thomas picked off a ball from Baker Mayfield on Tuesday, making a (quite frankly very easy) read and taking it to the house.

That's notable in itself, but it should also be mentioned that's the pick is Thomas' third in six days. Tykee Smith is likely to start at nickel, but Thomas is certainly making that decision hard by continuing to show out.

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Published Jul 31, 2024

RIVER WELLS

River Wells is a sports journalist from St. Petersburg, Florida, who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter @riverhwells.