The Dolphins barely squeaked out a win over the Buccaneers in Week 1 of preseason. Overall, the Bucs performance was satisfactory, with the exception of a few freak plays that put the Dolphins ahead. Kyle Trask fumbled the ball, which could have just as easily been called an incomplete pass. The Dolphins got a freak interception on a checkdown pass to a Bucs receiver: the two struggled on the ground and the Dolphins came away with it. The game ended on a missed field goal by Jose Borregales, a headscratcher that looked like it could have been blocked but most certainly wasn't.  Aside from those plays, the Bucs played well. WR Tyler Johnson stood out as the best player on either team. WR Kaylon Geiger showed flashes and we'd like to see more of him in the next two games. The Bucs tight ends were blocking with gusto. OL Fred Johnson stood out at right tackle, largely for his size and tenacity. The Bucs defense got constant pressure on the Dolphins offense and kept it a close game. Overall, it was a good showing by the Buccaneers depth.  OLB Cam Gill, who made big plays in the Dolphins game, left the game early due to injury and was spotted at Monday's practice with a boot and using a scooter. RB Gio Bernard was also held out of practice, although there were no visible signs of an ankle injury.  The NFL released its bottom 50 of its top 100 list. Buccaneers on the list included Shaq Barrett at #86, Antoine Winfield, Jr. at 75, Devin White at 64 and Mike Evans at 53.  Former Buccaneer Aqib Taleb was present at a youth football game where his brother got into an altercation with an opposing coach and fired on the man, who died from his wounds.  Former Buccaneer Mike Williams was set to be arraigned today, August 15 after a warrant was issued for his arrest on July 22. Williams turned himself in to police.

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