The Bucs are on a two-game winning streak. And the Bucs have put this together without the services of former No. 5 overall pick Devin White at inside linebacker. So Joe isn’t sure if the following is good news or not.
White has been a shell of his 2020 self when he looked like the next Derrick Brooks, specifically in the playoffs. He has gradually regressed since. So much so the Bucs got just as good production from two reserve linebackers, J.J. Russell and K.J. Britt as they have from White this season.
So is it good news that White fully participated in practice yesterday?
White has been battling a bum foot. That’s not counting a bad groin he has played with. Could White be playing better if he was healthy? Probably, but if White is so hurt he can’t shed blocks and dudes who are one step from the sidewalk are producing as well as he has, maybe he shouldn’t be on the field?
Also returning to full participation in practice yesterday was cornerback Jamel Dean.
Cornerback Carlton Davis (groin), defensive tackle Will Gholston (knee/ankle), receiver Chris Godwin (knee), safety Ryan Neal (back), long-snapper Zach Triner (elbow) and defensive tackle Vita Vea (toe) each was held out of practice yesterday.
