Welcome To The First Training Camp Fight Of The Season!
July 29th, 2018
It was glorious.
The beasts of the Buccaneers’ trenches squaring off for 1-on-1 pass rush drills during the first padded practice of the season.
Joe had a great view, and you’ll be able to read about the various wins and losses in the comprehensive camp notes coming later today.
But the highlight, of course, was a solid fight. Why guys throw punches to the face of a guy wearing a helmet, Joe will never know. But free agent defensive end Mitch Unrein did just that to Caleb Benenoch.
Benenoch, lined up in a right guard stance, was stoning Unrein and within a couple of seconds it got extra ferocious and Unrein threw a right hand to Benenoch’s head after the whistle. They went at it and teammates came flying in; see photo above.
The fight was about one-third through the session, and there was no rematch.
July 29th, 2018 at 12:20 pm
Not sure if its good benenoch stoning a top FA signing or not
July 29th, 2018 at 12:26 pm
Super disappointed in “America’s Quarterback” JW. Tons of fans showed up in support of him and he only signed autographs for a little bit and only for the VIP section. He has a lot to make up to the fans who have supported him in my opinion. He missed out on a great opportunity to do so. Meanwhile, Mike Evans sat around and signed for a while. Talked to the kids and made an impact with the fans.
July 29th, 2018 at 12:27 pm
Stoning, as in keeping him out of the backfield, is what he is supposed to do.
July 29th, 2018 at 12:29 pm
Is the NASTY coming out?
July 29th, 2018 at 12:31 pm
Unrein is the steely vet and Benenoch is the young upstart. A great matchup!
July 29th, 2018 at 12:33 pm
Dusty
Caleb Benenoch may be the sleeper draft choice. If he is this is the year we should find out and it sounds like he’s off to a good start.
Benenoch’s combine workout matched Marpet’s and Benenoch was a good soccer player before coming to America. He anchored a UCLA offensive line that set school records for fewest sacks.
He started football late after his soccer years, hard to imagine a guy his size even playing soccer…point is he’s actually a pretty good athlete.
Glad Unrein is toughening him up.
July 29th, 2018 at 12:47 pm
You guys wanted nasty in the trenches? You got it! And I for one think it’s great that our starting right tackle is stoning a backup DT. We need that next to jenson and Dotson and marpet! Now if our left tackle can get it right on a consistent basis then we are in good shape.. Go getem nasty boys! Go get em
July 29th, 2018 at 12:54 pm
If I recall correctly, Benenoch would’ve been a first or second round pick if he stayed that extra year in college instead of coming out early. He’s gonna steadily improve.
July 29th, 2018 at 1:03 pm
Any word on how the new guy is doing in camp?
Jerry Ugokwe – OT
July 29th, 2018 at 1:19 pm
Good sign for Benenoch.
July 29th, 2018 at 1:58 pm
Fights in training camp are stupid. It shows you lack discipline, nothing more.
July 29th, 2018 at 2:13 pm
Bulls lock horns. Alphas challenge each other for the top spot. This is a good thing and something that skinny jean wearing beta males will never understand. The Ladies room is on the right.
July 29th, 2018 at 3:36 pm
If you look closely you can see a hint of a smile on Coach Buckner’s face. Loving it I am sure.
July 29th, 2018 at 5:22 pm
Nothing wrong with a healthy fight. I am glad to see they have some fight in them.
July 29th, 2018 at 6:10 pm
Like I always say – “Take-off where U get mad at”.
July 29th, 2018 at 7:44 pm
Told you BFMMM!!!! Competitive dudes will bring on many more fights during this Camp and that’s a good thing!!! GO BUCS!!!
July 29th, 2018 at 8:17 pm
I can’t remember his name but some guy was fighting with a palm tree last year. It didn’t go well.
July 29th, 2018 at 8:27 pm
Gibb I read he was interacting with fans.
https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/7/29/17627286/video-the-softer-side-of-jameis-winston-tampa-bay-buccaneers-training-camp-buc
July 29th, 2018 at 9:33 pm
(Ahem).
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl0fgE4hNYO/?taken-by=thejoebucsfan
July 30th, 2018 at 12:03 pm
@st pete Bucs fan
You nailed it!
Well done!