Todd Bowles praises Rueben Bain Jr. ahead of Bucs preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles expressed confidence in Rueben Bain Jr., the team's first-round draft pick, indicating he has "seen enough" from the rookie during training camp. Bain has consistently excelled as a disruptive defender, recording significant pressure plays. With the Bucs' preseason opener against the New York Jets approaching, Bowles may limit Bain's action to protect the player expected to play a crucial role this season. The focus will shift to evaluating other players behind Bain, such as David Walker and Chris Braswell.
- •Todd Bowles indicates he has seen enough from Rueben Bain Jr.
- •Bain has been a disruptive force during training camp practices.
- •The Bucs' preseason opener against the Jets is upcoming.
- •Bowles may prioritize player evaluation behind Bain in the opener.
- •David Walker has emerged as a surprise performer in camp.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs HC has 'seen enough' from Rueben Bain Jr. ahead of preseason
"Bucs head coach Todd Bowles offered up some praise of the team's top draft pick.
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