Tommy Streeter balling in Bucs Training Camp!

[motorcitycane]

I'm rooting for this man. I root for all #ProCanes.

TAMPA, Fla. -- If you're looking for an under-the-radar player with a chance to make Tampa Bay's roster, you might want to consider wide receiver Tommy Streeter. But look quickly because Streeter might not be an unknown for much longer.

Streeter already is catching the eyes of his teammates and coaches.

"We kind of have a running joke, 'Man, that dude is catching the ball right and left, over and over,'" quarterback Josh McCown said after Thursday's practice. "It's like one of the better camps I've been around for a receiver. He's just got so many dang catches. And he's just doing his job. He's just a humble, hard-working guy that comes out here every day and gets after it. He catches the ball when it's thrown to him and that's all you can ask for as a player.

Streeter's talent flashed again in Thursday's practice when he made a nice catch when matched up against veteran safety Major Wright.

"He's another guy with good size, good height, good speed and he's been catching the football," coach Lovie Smith said. "You talk to him and he doesn't want a whole lot of complements, he's just 'Hey, I'm just trying to do my job, trying to get better very day,' saying all the right things, just making plays. That's all you have to do as a player. You don't have to worry about, am I going to make the roster, am I going to get enough plays. If you get one play, you do something, you'll continue to get more. We've noticed him. When we initially came to camp he's wasn't one of the guys we were talking a lot about. But he's been pretty steady every day."

Streeter seems to be putting himself in line for a roster spot in a receiving corps in which the only sure things are starters Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans.

A sixth-round draft pick by Baltimore in 2012, Streeter has been unable to make an impact in the NFL so far. But he's not a stranger to the big stage. Streeter played at the University of Miami.

"No, I'm not afraid," Streeter said. "I've been doing this since age 7. I don't see any difference at any level. It all comes down to, at this level, how much goes into the preparation before the dance."

Streeter has been preparing for the dance by paying close attention to Jackson. That's a wise choice because Streeter is the same size (6-foot-5) as Jackson.

"I talk to him every day," Streeter said. "I ask him different questions on how do you run this route based on different leverages and techniques. Basically, what little tricks and crafty moves he has that he uses to get open. I try to incorporate that in my game as well."

Streeter said he already has learned a lot from Jackson.

"His ability to drop his weight and get in and out of his cuts," Streeter said. "He comes downhill and he's aggressive to the ball. That's something I always continuously try to improve on. At the University of Miami, I was always the deep ball guy. When you come here in this offense there's a lot of route running involved. That's something I continuously work on and something I always try to get better at."

Streeter may not have the NFL pedigree, but he came out of one of the nation's top high school programs. That's Miami Northwestern.

"They used to call us the University of Northwestern," Streeter said.

Streeter's high school team also featured two other Buccaneers, linebacker Lavonte David and cornerback Anthony Gaitor. Streeter wore the same jersey (No. 5) as previously worn by Kenbrell Thompkins, who now is with the New England Patriots, and later worn by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

"My coach, when he gave it to me, he was like 'Son, I'm going to give you No. 5. You might have to do a little history to understand the importance of this number and the guys who wore it before you and what they did,'" Streeter said. "I was kind of nervous, like 'Does the No. 5 jersey glow or something? Is everybody watching me?' But nonetheless, I thrived in that environment."

If Streeter can continue doing what he has been doing in practice, he might be able to thrive with the Buccaneers.

From ESPN

 

[ball915]

Go Tommy Go Tommy Go!!!!

 

[JHallCanes]

Whoever convinced him to leave school should be ashamed of themselves. He was just starting to scratch the surface. Man he made Jacory look good at times. I don't know the details so I won't comment much more but rooting like heck for him

 

[poncho0091]

If he stayed one more year, he could have been a high round pick. At the very least better than a 6th rounder. Its good to see him doing well and working hard. I hope he succeeds, although he's going to have to leave TB to do it with Jackson and now Evans there.

 

[pb5cane]

Whoever convinced him to leave school should be ashamed of themselves. He was just starting to scratch the surface. Man he made Jacory look good at times. I don't know the details so I won't comment much more but rooting like heck for him

Drew R. robbed us. Imagine having Streeter and Lamar Miller around for 1 more year. Miller was a redshirt soph. in 2012.

 

[JHallCanes]

Whoever convinced him to leave school should be ashamed of themselves. He was just starting to scratch the surface. Man he made Jacory look good at times. I don't know the details so I won't comment much more but rooting like heck for him

Drew R. robbed us. Imagine having Streeter and Lamar Miller around for 1 more year. Miller was a redshirt soph. in 2012.

Yeah I kind of dismissed the whole situation so I don't know how much was the agent and how much was these guys just not wanting to put in the work. I dunno. He could have had a great season though if he had stayed, no doubt about that

 

[MDOcane]

look no further than Allen Hurns and what he's doing in camp right now. kept improving year after year & though he didn't get drafted, he's def getting hid shot in Jacksonville..n that's all a you can ask for as a player

 

[pb5cane]

Whoever convinced him to leave school should be ashamed of themselves. He was just starting to scratch the surface. Man he made Jacory look good at times. I don't know the details so I won't comment much more but rooting like heck for him

Drew R. robbed us. Imagine having Streeter and Lamar Miller around for 1 more year. Miller was a redshirt soph. in 2012.

Yeah I kind of dismissed the whole situation so I don't know how much was the agent and how much was these guys just not wanting to put in the work. I dunno. He could have had a great season though if he had stayed, no doubt about that

Absolutely! Glad he's getting recognition now in TB.

 

[BucCANEers]

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[BucCANEers]

Whoever convinced him to leave school should be ashamed of themselves. He was just starting to scratch the surface. Man he made Jacory look good at times. I don't know the details so I won't comment much more but rooting like heck for him

Drew R. robbed us. Imagine having Streeter and Lamar Miller around for 1 more year. Miller was a redshirt soph. in 2012.

Yeah I kind of dismissed the whole situation so I don't know how much was the agent and how much was these guys just not wanting to put in the work. I dunno. He could have had a great season though if he had stayed, no doubt about that

Absolutely! Glad he's getting recognition now in TB.

Same with B. Harris. drew rosenhaus convinced them they would be 1st rnd picks

 

[MizCane]

Wow Jacory had a noodle for an arm!!! Nothing new but I haven't seen footage in awhile, brings back horrific memories. Talk about a team with no identity or direction.

 

[Evenkeel24]

Can't really blame lamar for leaving. Running back is unlike any other position. If the moneys there and you're eligible, u takeoff

Glad to see streeter taking advantage of his opportunity. I always felt he had higher upside than aldarius johnson coming out of HS. Had much higher character too. Do ya thang!

 

[frank1886]

Good for Tommy, hope he makes the team.

 

[Calinative]

I used Streeter in madden whenever I would be the Ravens, would just send him deep and score TDs. Hanker son is a boss on the Redskins too.

 

[weownfsu]

Whoever convinced him to leave school should be ashamed of themselves. He was just starting to scratch the surface. Man he made Jacory look good at times. I don't know the details so I won't comment much more but rooting like heck for him

Yep. He was pretty dominant at times during 2011.

 

[Canesfan1899]

Drew rosenhaus ****ed him over.

 

[CanesFan76]

If he stayed one more year, he could have been a high round pick. At the very least better than a 6th rounder. Its good to see him doing well and working hard. I hope he succeeds, although he's going to have to leave TB to do it with Jackson and now Evans there.

I'm sure you're able to carry more than 2 receivers on an NFL roster

 

[CaniacMike21]

Has he been in the league? Active roster of practice squad? I remember dude posting on social media that he got a new Porsche Panamera before the draft. Man did that kid get some bad info.

 

[RiDLer80]

Whoever convinced him to leave school should be ashamed of themselves. He was just starting to scratch the surface. Man he made Jacory look good at times. I don't know the details so I won't comment much more but rooting like heck for him

Drew R. robbed us. Imagine having Streeter and Lamar Miller around for 1 more year. Miller was a redshirt soph. in 2012.

Players like Brandon Washington and Streeter should've definitely stayed for another year, but I won't fault a RB for leaving early. That have to get paid as early and often as possible. They have really short shelf lives.

 

[poncho0091]

If he stayed one more year, he could have been a high round pick. At the very least better than a 6th rounder. Its good to see him doing well and working hard. I hope he succeeds, although he's going to have to leave TB to do it with Jackson and now Evans there.

I'm sure you're able to carry more than 2 receivers on an NFL roster

It's not uncommon for potential breakout players to sit on the bench during their prime It's not about how many receivers are on the roster, it's about how much playing time you actually expect him to see. How often do you think he's going to the field behind Jackson and Evans. He's not really a slot receiver and I don't see TB going pass happy. This is not New Orleans.