Starting lineup for the Buccaneers makes their preseason debut; Rachaad White leads opening drive
Florida’s Tampa When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play their preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins on Friday night, head coach Todd Bowles has not yet revealed how long his starters will play. After 3:05 and an almost flawless drive, Bowles had seen what he required from his starting offensive line.
Baker Mayfield, the quarterback, completed three of three passes for 54 yards. The longest pass he completed went to rookie Jalen McMillan, who got the start in Mike Evans’ absence, for 28 yards. Rachaad White, a running back, gained 33 yards from scrimmage on four carries for 16 yards and a 17-yard reception.
Chris Godwin made a brief but charming comeback to the role. The Buccaneers moved to midfield when the seasoned wide out connected with Mayfield on a 9-yard reception. After seven plays and seventy yards, White finished the drive with a two-yard rushing score.
After a successful first drive, all eyes were on the defensive starting lineup.
Inside linebacker Lavonte David, the team’s longest-tenured player, was not available for the Buccaneers defense. When it came time for the NFL’s quickest team to try out the new kickoff formation, they did so. Kyric McGowan of Miami returned the kick for 21 yards, setting up the Dolphins offense at the 25-yard line.
After a 7-yard gain, rookie Malik Washington was tackled by Anthony Nelson and Tavierre Thomas on Mike White’s first pass of the game. Two yards were gained by running back Jeff Wilson Jr. on his first effort before he was tackled by Logan Hall and Chris Braswell Jr.
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