Jalen McMillan

No hesitation from the Buccaneeers’ No. 1 cornerback.

Engergizing stuff today from Jamel Dean at One Buc Palace.

There’s been lots of love flowing for third-round pick rookie receiver Jalen McMillan. That doesn’t surprise Joe. Rookies are usually gassed up to media unless it’s impossible because they’re play is so horrendous on the training camp fields.

Today, however, Joe liked a response from Dean, who was asked to name a rookie on either side of the ball that looks special to him.

He went right for McMillan and that’s the only person he singled out.

“The rookie receiver, J-Mac, you know he’s coming along pretty good. I feel like he’s going to be a great addition to our offense,” Dean said.

Dean did mention the group of defensive backs in his room, “stressed out rookie corners” that he says remind him of himself back in 2019. But he likes how their overall play and approach.

Joe followed up to ask Dean if McMillan reminds him of any other receiver around the league.

“No, for the most part, he got his own style, which I can appreciate,” Dean said.