
Bucs' Bain Shines as New Coaches Inject Energy at Day 1 of Rookie Camp
In Day 1 of the Buccaneers’ 2026 rookie mini-camp, first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. looked in midseason form in the heat, while fourth-rounder Ted Hurst signed his rookie deal and delivered the day’s standout play. New coaches Danny Smith (special teams) and Marcus West energized the practice, and Bowles highlighted Bain’s readiness as rookies adjust to the NFL life, with noted injuries and absences as the session moved into end-of-day 11-on-11 work.





