Buccaneers

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles believes the team got a steal in rookie OLB Rueben Bain, Jr., and said that not only is he physically gifted, but he also displays great leadership qualities, even if he’s not in that role yet.

Falcons

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts was asked about the changes the team has already undergone this offseason under new HC Kevin Stefanski.

“It’s been great. I would say it’s a culture change in terms of every year. Every year is a new reset. But he’s bringing – the work is the work, and that’s something that he’s been committing to us this OTAs, and minicamp,” Pitts said, via FalconsWire.com. “I just want to catch the ball, as many times as possible. It’s cool to see – I mean, I’ve been in the, some people say quarterback carousel, so me seeing a quarterback competition is cool. To have two guys like that who are peak competitors is great to see.”

• Pitts on his three-year extension: “I think it’s great, but the first thing for me is just my expression of gratitude to this organization. It’s always good to know when people like you. For them to trust that I have a lot more to go is pretty cool to see and feel.” (Kendall)

Saints

Saints QB Tyler Shough has had an intriguing offseason, with workouts set up by QB Drew Brees and drawing praise from Louisiana native Peyton Manning, who is rooting for Shough to succeed in his second season.

“I thought Shough had a good year, and it was good to play. There’s always different debates whether you sit for a year or play for a year,” Manning told WGNO’s Jon Sokoloff at the Manning Passing Academy. “There’s information to support both, but I know Tyler got great experience playing as a rookie that will benefit him even more. Same coach back, same system. Kellen, Nuss, and I love continuity for young quarterbacks as opposed to different coordinator or different head coach after their first or second year. Pulling hard for him this year.”

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