Bain Jr. Ignored by ESPN, But Not by Fans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

Rueben Bain Jr. is lighting up training camp and preseason as Tampa Bay’s most electrifying rookie defender, with the best odds to win Defensive Rookie of the Year — yet ESPN’s analytics completely overlook him, projecting fewer than six sacks. That’s not just a mismatch, it’s a challenge he’s already embraced. With the Bucs’ season opener just two weeks away, Bain’s about to prove the doubters wrong in a way that could rewrite the narrative on what’s possible for a rookie pass rusher. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fbb0384b319cf7cf