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Daily Bucs Links: Wrapping up OTAs

Here's your open thread for today.

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Bill Belichick reportedly benched Malcolm Butler due to missed flight - SBNation.com
Belichick wants his players to arrive at practice on time. Malcolm Butler didn't do that, and was benched accordingly.

Rise 'n Grind: Stop calling Peyton Manning old, you monsters - SBNation.com
Also, the NFL is one step closer to its eventual Los Angeles return.

Matt Flynn agrees to deal with Patriots, per report - SBNation.com
The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with free agent quarterback Matt Flynn, according to a report.

Inside Bucs OTA Practice Report 6-11: Winston Working With First Team Offense | Pewter Report
The Bucs wrapped up their offseason OTAs on Thursday and only have one mini-camp left before training camp. See who stood out on Thursday.

Inside Bucs OTA Practice Report 6-11: Winston Working With First Team Offense | Pewter Report
The Bucs wrapped up their offseason OTAs on Thursday and only have one mini-camp left before training camp. See who stood out on Thursday.

OTA Notes: The Defense's Day
Tampa Bay defenders threw a pick party in practice during the team's final OTA, and Head Coach Lovie Smith didn't mind seeing his defense come out on top for one day…And other notes.

Bucs Host Special Olympics Soccer
The Buccaneers welcomed the Land O’ Lakes High School Special Olympics Soccer Team to One Buccaneer Place to congratulate the athletes on earning the title of Team USA for the upcoming 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.

Highlights from the Final Day of OTAs
Highlight clips from Thursday's OTA practice at One Buc Place.

Patrick Omameh comfortable with more time at right tackle | Tampa Bay Times
With right tackle Demar Dotson missing from voluntary OTA workouts, Patrick Omameh has slid over from right guard to tackle to fill the void.

Lovie Smith expects Demar Dotson at minicamp - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
The coach might be too optimistic as the offensive tackle has skipped voluntary OTAs apparently in the hopes of getting a new contract.

Jameis Winston finishes Tampa Bay Buccaneers' OTAs as first-team quarterback
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished their OTAs (organized team activities) with Jameis Winston as the first-team quarterback.

D.J. Swearinger ready for fresh start with Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
D.J. Swearinger doesn't want to dwell on what happened in Houston. Instead, he's focused on the future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Ready or not, Jameis Winston is Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starter - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
The competition to be the starting quarterback ended when the Bucs used the first overall draft pick on the Florida State product in April.

Lovie on Dotson's absence: 'Next week, everything's mandatory' | Tampa Bay Times
As right tackle Demar Dotson sat out a second full week of voluntary OTA workouts unhappy with his contract, Bucs coach Lovie Smith showed a level of disappointment that could escalate if the holdout continues to next week's three-day mandatory minicamp.

Sources: Bucs RT Dotson’s absence hinders contract talks | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — Buccaneers right tackle Demar Dotson has come a long way, even in the two years since he signed a four-year, $7.5 million contract extension back in the spring of 2013.

Bucs' Adam Humphries aims to turn odds in his favor | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — Adam Humphries has faced long odds before.

JoeBucsFan.com " Blog Archive " Notes & Observations OTA Practice — Day 10 - Tampa Bay Bucs Blog, Buccaneers News
The Buccaneers grinded out anther underwear football practice today under broiling conditions at One Buc Palace.

The Next 32: The men who are in line to become NFL head coaches | The MMQB with Peter King
Ranking the next 32 head coaches, in order of likelihood for the 2016 season and beyond, has been an exhaustive exercise.