Video presentation by TampaBay.com/St. Pete Times Raheem Morris sounded a little irritated that left tackle Donald Penn was not with the team for opening of Bucs OTA workouts, but decided this year the team’s approach would be to coach the players that ARE here. Penn may miss every OTA and even the mandatory MiniCamp workout, in his hopes to land a long term deal. The Bucs are willing to pay Penn 3+ Million dollars for one year. Kellen Winslow JR and Derrick Ward also were not at the Monday OTA practice. Both have been around the building during the offseason, and are more than likely battling injuries, albeit minor ones. Kudos to Pewter Reporter Charlie Campbell who interviewed Derrick Ward today, As the running back was back at practice on Tuesday. Ward is frustrated as most NFL Players are when they are not getting the constant reps. Ward was the top free agent running back last year, as most critics are mute to point out, the Bucs picked up the leagues best Running Back and Tight End (Winslow Jr) last year in free agency. Everyone expected him to be the Bucs main running weapon, but the unexpected happened; Cadillac Williams made a full recovery from his knee injuries. New Buccaneer Sean Jones had his first workout with the team, and will be battling incumbent safety Sabby Piscitelli. Jones is finally healthy and feels that will give him the edge. Another newcomer, rookie Gerald McCoy, battled a case of the nerves, finally going into battle with the Vets watching!
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