Daily Bucs Links: Ayers is ready

Ben Boulware's reaction to getting free Lunchables was priceless - SBNation.com
It’s the simpler things in life.

Sorry, NFL, shortening the overtime period won't improve player safety - SBNation.com
The NFL could actually benefit players’ health and safety by eliminating Thursday Night Football, but it won’t.

Bears are quickly becoming the NFL’s biggest punchline - SBNation.com
Move over, Browns. The Bears might be the biggest mess in the NFL.

Malik Jackson made 181 pet adoptions possible in Jacksonville by paying the fees - SBNation.com
The veteran defensive lineman contributed to one of the biggest adoption weekends in the city’s history.

Tom Brady suffered an unreported concussion last season, according to Gisele - SBNation.com
Brady was never listed on the team’s injury report with a concussion in 2016, but his wife claims he suffered one last year, one of many throughout his career.

Caleb Brantley in the clear after assault charge dismissed - SBNation.com
The Browns drafted Brantley in the sixth round of the 2017 draft.

Tre Boston signed with Chargers because of chance gas station encounter - SBNation.com
That’s one way to make a decision.

NFL receiver Andrew Hawkins just graduated from Columbia University with a 4.0 GPA - SBNation.com
He traded his 4.0 shuttle for a 4.0 grade point average.

LeGarrette Blount gives the Eagles the bruising running back they were missing - SBNation.com
The burly running back is coming off the best season of his career.

5 Undrafted Rookies to Keep an Eye On
A few undrafted Buccaneers who could be contributors this season.

Jacquies Smith Signs Tender, Continues Comeback
DE Jacquies Smith has signed the tender offer he received as a restricted free agent and will now look to regain the big role he had in the Bucs' pass-rush rotation before last year's knee injury.

Ayers Bringing Much Needed Edge And Nasty Streak To Bucs' Defense | Pewter Report
Bucs defensive end Robert Ayers was signed as a free agent in 2016 and brings a veteran presence and nasty streak to the Bucs defense.

Madden Releases Ratings For First-Round Rookies; Bucs Howard Rating Revealed | Pewter Report
EA Sports Madden franchise released the ratings for the upcoming rookies. Myles Garrett, Derek Barnett, O.J. Howard and all 32 first round picks.