Donovan Smith Returns To Practice (Video)
September 5th, 2018
Oh, happy day.
Bucs fans should be exhaling when they see this.
Ironman left tackle Donovan Smith returned to practice today, his first field appearance in two weeks after limping off the field in training camp.
He sure didn’t look limited in the limited window open to media today. You can see Joe’s short video below.
With Smith now sure to start Sunday, assuming his knee is fine after practice, and Caleb Benenoch announcing he’s the right guard starter (see home page story), the Bucs have to feel pretty darn good about their offense. All systems go, minus the strong Ronald Jones effect. But hey, maybe Jones will explode out of nowhere with the handful of touches he likely gets in the SuperDome.
September 5th, 2018 at 1:42 pm
that’s great news…..
vita vea?….
#NOEXCUSESIN2018!!!…#PRESSURESONTHECOACHES!!!!…GO BUCS!!!!
September 5th, 2018 at 1:49 pm
@813bucboi,
Vita isn’t playing Sunday. You might as well not even ask. Dude hasn’t practiced in forever, so there’s no way he’s going to play in NOLA. I think he’s more likely to be back around the same time as Jameis.
September 5th, 2018 at 1:55 pm
Good news! Ball out Donovan.
September 5th, 2018 at 1:57 pm
I know people have mixed feelings on Smith but I love the guy. He is young and still learning but you can’t teach toughness. Guy always makes it to game day. Hoping he can improve his game this year to help limit his doubters.
September 5th, 2018 at 1:58 pm
Don’t know what you got til it’s gone. Dodged a bullet.
September 5th, 2018 at 1:58 pm
Glad he is back but how great can he be with a bum wheel against one of the best DE in the NFL?
September 5th, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Sure would be nice to see Jones get a couple of long runs come Sunday. Very good news on Smith. I’m encouraged.
September 5th, 2018 at 2:03 pm
Wondering if jines will be active. Peyton will be spelled by Rodgers. Wilson is a returner is he not? Will be active for social teams. Jones may not be active first few games or until he supplant rodgers
September 5th, 2018 at 2:09 pm
Couldn’t help but notice the Bucs practicing outdoors in the heat, and on grass, yet they’re playing indoors this Sunday. Wouldn’t it be better holding practice in that multi million dollar facility this week to get a better feel for the turf, and under the lights? This is why Koetter is clueless.
September 5th, 2018 at 2:39 pm
We need a healthy Smith playing LT. I hope he’s ready!
September 5th, 2018 at 2:46 pm
Hhhuuuuuuggggeeeeee!
September 5th, 2018 at 2:54 pm
When does injury report come out?
September 5th, 2018 at 3:01 pm
Awesome!! Our biggest question mark for Sunday just got answered.
September 5th, 2018 at 3:06 pm
Bold predictions!!! Barber will get 100 yards rushing. Ronald Jonesk will make a few splash place with minimal touches. Buccaneers win 28-24 !
September 5th, 2018 at 3:13 pm
Guys, Jones may not even be active on Sunday.
September 5th, 2018 at 3:14 pm
Greg…..I like your Barber prediction. If this team can get a running game going like that they might just take on a whole new identity.
September 5th, 2018 at 3:37 pm
YES!!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!
September 5th, 2018 at 3:41 pm
JL better go put a waiver claim on Boston Scott. Good player with week 1 opponent (divisional foe).
September 5th, 2018 at 3:42 pm
No limp. That’s great news.
With all the training camp and pre-season injuries to OLine players – it feels fortunate for this unit to be coming into week 1 at close to 100%.
The bonus of those injuries was we found a guy in Liedtke who might just be able to swing it up front in this league. Dude gave a great effort when forced to start at LT with the first team.
September 5th, 2018 at 3:47 pm
I Jones isn’t activated this Sunday, it will continue Litch’s abysmal 2d round pick incompetency! SMH!
September 5th, 2018 at 4:10 pm
Thank goodness. We need to keep North America’s quarterback, Ryan Fitz Patrick, safe for the entire season
September 5th, 2018 at 4:32 pm
I think the Bucs are going to have to score 28+ points to win on Sunday so having Donavan back is big.
September 5th, 2018 at 5:25 pm
I hope Vea can get healed up by week 4 and start contributing.
September 5th, 2018 at 6:11 pm
Thank you Lawd 🙏🏻
September 5th, 2018 at 6:16 pm
Bucs 31
Aint’s 27
September 6th, 2018 at 6:37 am
This OLine jells…..whew(!)….they are the final piece in this offense. Can I think mebbe the sky’s the limit….and this is the BUCS’ offense????? Lawd have mercy! Go Bucs Sunday and make the Saints Aints!!