Joe had hoped fans could glean something uplifting on Chris Godwin out of today’s Todd Bowles news conference.
That didn’t happen.
Godwin was among several veterans not attending Tuesday’s voluntary spring practice.
Joe asked Bowles for positive news on the star receivers’ recovery from a dislocated ankle seven months ago.
> **JoeBucsFan.com:** Coach, do you have any positive news on Chris Godwin? Just his general recovery at all?
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> **Todd Bowles:** Not really. He’s working hard. You know, he’s coming around. We’ll see more when we get to training camp. We’re hopeful of Week 1. You know, nothing has really changed, but if anybody can come back and play, it’s going to be Chris.
Joe is getting more and more leery of Godwin returning to the field in Week 1 and Joe’s wondering how long it will take Godwin to return to top form. However, the Bucs were 6-4 without Godwin last season and they’re not short or receiver talent.
Godwin spoke in mid-March on SiriusXM NFL Radio and said he expects to be “dripping” with “sweat marks” during training camp.