The Tampa Bay Buccaneers already have a major preseason challenge on their agenda: the joint Bucs-Ravens practices in Maryland. Before the preseason game in Baltimore, Todd Bowles’ team will face off against one of the league’s most physical and competitive teams in training camp.
A challenge to strengthen the “killer instinct”
Head coach Todd Bowles has been clear: the Bucs need to improve their killer instinct. And what better way to do that than against a Ravens team that takes every rep as seriously as a playoff game. John Harbaugh has never been a fan of the idea that the preseason doesn’t count. In fact, his team once put together a historic 23-game winning streak in exhibition games.
Why the Ravens?
Baltimore is a team known for its intensity in training and winning culture. It’s no surprise that Harbaugh has passionately defended the importance of the preseason:
“If you think preseason games don’t mean anything, you’ve never fought for a spot in the NFL,” he said in 2023 after losing his famous streak.
The Bucs, for their part, need to regain the toughness that took them to the top in 2020. And what better way to do that than by facing a team that doesn’t let up even in August this summer? Hence the joint practices between the Bucs and Ravens.
Battle atmosphere… and lots to listen to!
Beyond the athleticism, team practices are the perfect place to see clashes, high-voltage individual duels, and, of course, hear some good trash talk. The media will be attentive to everything that happens at the line of scrimmage, where we’re sure to see clashes between the Bucs’ defense and the Ravens’ explosive playmakers.
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