“Think Of Him As Like As Like A Faster Cam Brate”
June 23rd, 2026
Cameron Brate vibes at One Buc Palace.
Joe remembers when the Buccaneers cut Cam Brate, their former tight end who ranks sixth in franchise history in touchdowns scored with 36.
Brate was an undrafted free agent in 2014 and didn’t make the 2015 roster out of training camp. He later spent a week with the slimy Saints and then returned to Tampa.
The Bucs sure were lucky the Saints didn’t realize what they had. Joe always enjoyed the story of Saints defensive coaches grilling Brate daily for Bucs intel while he was there.
A year later, in 2016, Brate had a Pro Bowl–caliber season with 57 catches for 660 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Per the words of Bucs legend Rondé Barber, the Bucs might have another hidden GM like their retired tight end. In April, Tampa Bay traded up in Round 6 to pick Louisiana State University tight end Bauer Sharp. “Think of him as like a faster Cam Brate,” said Barber, noting what he keeps hearing about Sharp.
Joe has heard similar chatter about Sharp, and seen Sharp made plays. (Remember, most spring practices are closed to media.)
Sharp, however, is in Tampa for his special teams ability. That very likely why his presence will launch Devin Culp from the roster.