![]() ![]() No receivers outside of Tyler Johnson were very noticeable, no defensive backs stood up and made any big plays, there weren’t any linebackers that popped on the field. While the Bucs protected Borregales on the practice squad all season last year, it doesn’t appear he’s made the leap to become the new kicker in Tampa Bay.įor a lot of players that were in battles for roster spots, there weren’t really any standouts on Saturday night. Borregales missed his second field goal of the preseason, this time wide right from 52 yards out. While there was some optimism for the young kicker Jose Borregales, it doesn’t look like he will be making the roster over incumbent veteran Ryan Succop. ![]() Trask finished the night 7/10 for 96 yards and no touchdowns or turnovers. Now, he didn’t always capitalize on these opportunities, but he seems to be seeing the field better as well as gaining that pocket presence that was non-existent against the Miami Dolphins. He made some fantastic decisions, put the ball in places it needed to be, and kept his eye downfield when moving around to avoid pressure. One bright spot for the Bucs in the second half was the play of Kyle Trask, who seems to be getting better by the week. On the following drive, the Colts moved the ball with ease - including a 38-yard catch and run by Dezmon Patmon - but were forced to settle for a field goal after a holding call stalled the drive. After a 53-yard kickoff return, third string quarterback Sam Ehlinger scrambled 45 yards and got into the end zone to take a 21-10 lead. In the second half, it was all Colts - who came out swinging from the jump. Meanwhile, Tyler Johnson continued to shine and preseason standout Deven Thompkins saw some time at returner in addition to his receiver work. ![]() A sure first down catch hit Miller in the hands and fell incomplete. Miller had one reception on two targets for a one yard loss. Wide receiver Scotty Miller didn’t help his case very much as the battle for the final wide receiver spots played out. White was only able to muster nine yards on six carries. Vaughn finished with nine carried for 36 yards and a touchdown, including a long of fourteen yards. While rookie Rachaad White couldn’t get anything going - thanks in large part to poor offensive line play - Ke’Shawn Vaughn looked outstanding. The running back competition got pretty interesting. Nick Leverett would later leave the game and not return due to a shoulder injury. After leaving the medical tent, Hainsey’s right ankle was heavily taped but he was walking around and putting weight on the ankle - a very positive sign. The Bucs were able to take a 10-7 lead on that drive, but Hainsey’s injury was cause for concern. Hainsey, in the second quarter, had his leg rolled up on by guard Nick Leverett and was immediately ruled out for the remainder of the game. However, the big news of the night was the injury suffered by starting center Robert Hainsey. It was the starters that put the Colts up 7-3, but that was on their third possession. While the Colts’ offensive starters, sans Jonathan Taylor, stayed on the field longer than the Bucs, they weren’t able to generate a ton while they were there. A key sack by Lavonte David led to a 3rd-and-17 then a punt following a disappointing opening drive for the Indianapolis starters. That was all Todd Bowles and the Bucs needed to see from their starters as Brady, Mike Evans, Julio Jones, and the rest of the crew were done for the night.ĭefensively, the Bucs stood tall on their first crack at things. The Bucs were able to extend the drive and Brady would then complete six consecutive passes only to see the drive stall inside the Colts’ 15-yard line and Tampa was forced to settle for a 30-yard Ryan Succop field goal. Tom Brady was a little off during the Bucs’ opening drive, but was aided by a defensive pass interference by his former teammate Stephon Gilmore. This brings the Bucs’ preseason record to 0-3 and it also marks the Colts’ fourth consecutive preseason win over Tampa Bay as these two met in the preseason for the first time since 1989. The Bucs, who saw many of their starters play for the first time this postseason, fell to the Colts 27-10 in the final preseason game. While it wasn’t quite as ugly as the game against the Titans, this wasn’t the Mona Lisa, either. ![]()
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