ABuccsFan

Jul 04, 2006 -

How many offensive linemen will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep on their 53-man roster? Will there be any new starters on that front line? Who is the main backup to Chris Simms? How will the defensive tackle rotation shape up? If the team keeps 11 backs and receivers, how will it distribute those roster spots? Or will they keep 12?

Answers? That’s what training camp is for, and the Bucs are less than a month away from starting that process. The roster has been assembled, the foundation for camp put in place with a productive offseason program.

Before camp opens on July 27, the Bucs will make a few snips to that roster, which stands at 100 players now but will likely be trimmed to 89 for the start of practice. Occasionally, the team tweaks the list in a few places in late June or during the pre-camp days of July, such as last week’s signings of quarterback Jay Fiedler and tight end Matt Kranchick.

For the most part, however, the roster is ready for camp. The competition has yet to unfold, but the pieces are in place.

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