Todd Bowles praises Rueben Bain Jr. ahead of Bucs preseason opener

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.

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