Bucs GM Jason Licht defends the character of Rueben Bain Jr.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added Rueben Bain Jr. in the first round, but one of the smaller questions following his arrival had nothing to do with his role on the field.
Speaking during his introductory press conference, Bain made it clear that his jersey number is not something he’s concerned about, even after wearing No. 4 at Miami.
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“I've been told it's already [taken], it's busy right now,” Bain said. “Honestly, it's whatever they end up giving me… I’ll just take what they give me and go play some football.”
That approach lines up with how Bain has handled the transition to the NFL so far. Rather than focusing on personal preferences or details like a number change, his focus has remained on getting on the field and contributing to help the team get better.
The comment also reflects the reality of NFL rosters, where established veterans often hold onto numbers, leaving incoming rookies to either wait, negotiate for the number, or simply move on. Bain made it clear he falls into the last category.
As the Buccaneers continue integrating their first-round pick into the roster, Bain’s stance keeps the focus where Tampa Bay wants it: on football and his role within the defense.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Rueben Bain Jr. is focused on football, not numbers