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Homework, Switching Up Technique May Have Helped Rueben Bain Turn The Corner

Now Joe isn’t saying no other Bucs player does what Bucs rookie outside linebacker Rueben Bain does before each game. But it’s the first time Joe has seen it. In the Bucs’ locker room at The Licht House, Bucs players…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Homework, Switching Up Technique May Have Helped Rueben Bain Turn The Corner
Key Things to Know
  • JoeBucsFan suggests diligent preparation and technical adjustments helped rookie Rueben Bain secure his first NFL sack against Aaron Rodgers.
  • Bain revealed he reviews a notebook of meeting notes up until kickoff before games.
  • The rookie outside linebacker confirmed he is actively alternating between standing up and putting his hand in the dirt.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie outside linebacker Rueben Bain recorded his first career NFL sack against quarterback Aaron Rodgers during a recent loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. JoeBucsFan reports that Bain's rigorous preparation, which includes studying meeting notes in a personal notebook right up until kickoff, helped fuel his performance.

Bain also credited teammate Keionte Scott's earlier sack on Rodgers for motivating him, while confirming he has begun switching between a two-point and a three-point stance. The writer argues that rushing with his hand in the dirt provides Bain with superior power and leverage against opposing blockers.

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