The Crow’s Nest: Bashing Mike Evans, joint practices, and roster moves

<div> <figure> <img alt="Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond James Stadium" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ISGoItoAD6dYGeqwerZ0r5LrYTg=/0x0:3337x2225/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69747234/TBB_CROWS_Nest1_Credit_JOhnABabiak_DSC_8829_Fotor.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by John Babiak/Bucs Nation</figcaption> </figure> <p>News on the Buccaneers and the NFL from around the interweb.</p> <p id="7qjpBl"><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/rob-gronkowski-coming-retirement-great-120902408.html">Rob Gronkowski: Coming out of retirement was a great decision, glad I’m still playing</a><br>Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement two and a half years ago and sat out the 2019 season, but when his friend Tom Brady signed with the <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Buccaneers</a> in 2020, Gronk came out of retirement to facilitate a trade from the Patriots to the Bucs. He has no regrets. Gronkowski said that coming back and getting [more]</p> <p id="pz0XIJ"><a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/08/18/bucs-claim-brandon-walton-off-waivers-waive-injured-raven-greene/">Bucs claim Brandon Walton off waivers, waive/injured Raven Greene - ProFootballTalk</a><br>The Buccaneers claimed offensive lineman Brandon Walton off waivers from the <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Steelers</a>, the team announced Wednesday.</p> <p id="pYhsWT"><a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/08/18/bruce-arians-calls-out-bucs-receivers-for-dropped-passes/">Bruce Arians calls out Bucs receivers for dropped passes - ProFootballTalk</a><br>At one point last season, Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians disputed that his players were dropping too many passes. On Wednesday, he made no such argument.</p> <p id="O4nFWZ"><a href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2021/08/18/tennessee-titans-tampa-bay-bucs-joint-practice/8139046002/">8 observations from Titans' first joint practice with Bucs</a><br>The <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a> practiced with the Tampa Bay Bucs on Wednesday, the first of two joint sessions, ahead of their preseason game on Saturday.</p> <p id="v821Y7"><a href="https://nesn.com/2021/08/julian-edelman-responds-to-tom-bradys-recruitment-attempt/">Julian Edelman Responds To Tom Brady's 'Recruitment' Attempt</a><br>Julian Edelman explains to Tom Brady why he didn't acknowledge the quarterback's pitch to join the reigning champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.</p> <p id="A3tmyf"><a href="https://heavy.com/sports/kansas-city-chiefs/mathieu-throws-shade-at-bucs-wr-mike-evans/">Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu Bashes Bucs’ Mike Evans, Deletes Tweet | Heavy.com</a><br>Tyrann Mathieu didn't hold back on his feelings regarding Mike Evans' play.</p> <p id="K3wFm1"><a href="https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2021/8/18/22630890/falcons-practice-roundup-atlanta-has-encouraging-day-in-joint-session-with-miami-dolphins">Falcons practice roundup: Atlanta has encouraging day in joint session with Miami Dolphins - The Falcoholic</a><br>You can’t read too much into one practice, but you sure can enjoy it.</p> <p id="jjEVs6"><a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/2021/8/17/22629227/carolina-panthers-cut-pride-trade-little-as-they-slim-roster-to-85">Panthers send Pride to IR, trade Little as they slim roster to 85 - Cat Scratch Reader</a><br>Today is the deadline to get to 85 members on the roster.</p> <p id="mdhgBZ"><a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2021/8/18/22629684/saints-front-seven-remains-stout">Saints front seven remains stout - Canal Street Chronicles</a><br>While there may be questions in the Saints secondary, particularly at the second corner spot, the front seven remains one of the most talented in the league.</p> <p id="L8flE7"></p> </div>