Rounding Up the Latest Buccaneers Offseason Buzz

June 16, 2015   ·   Jason Kanno   ·   Jump to comments

The Buccaneers are ready to turn the page to the next chapter of Lovie Smith's tenure as Tampa Bay's head coach. With less than three months until the start of the 2015 season, the Bucs roster is starting to take shape.
After weeks of voluntary organized team activities, the Bucs mandatory minicamp begins this week, per the Tampa Bay Times' Greg Auman. While practices remain non-contact, every player is required to show up this week, though as of a few days ago, one player in particular seemed as if he may skip the mandatory practices.
Offensive tackle Demar Dotson was absent from OTAs as he held out for a new contract. As thin as the Bucs offensive line is, they cannot afford to proceed without their starting right tackle.
The Bucs are also exercising their top priority on the waiver wire. So far, they have claimed former Houston Texans safety D.J. Swearinger and former New England Patriots tight end Tim Wright. While each is a talented player, neither is guaranteed a r...

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