Today's absence of starting guard Arron Sears, just 24-years-old, is especially troubling.

Joe will update you on today’s mandatory minicamp happenings throughout the day.

Camp’s opening bell sounded this morning and of note, Son of Bob (Griese) is nowhere to be found, as expected. And troubled guard Arron Sears has not reported. His mysterious, secretive troubles have reached a new and unfortunate height.Barrett Ruud, who skipped optional OTA workouts in what was perceived as a way to pressure the Bucs into giving him a lucrative new contract, has reported to minicamp, reports the mad Twitterer at the St. Pete Times.

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