So long as the Bucs aren’t losing players to injuries as has happened in past seasons, you can reconsider your trip to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

That’s the word from KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles. ESPN uber insider Adam Schefter gave Bucs fans a stroke this morning when he reported All-World rookie defender Rueben Bain has a shoulder injury.

Must be from tossing all those offensive linemen with Reggie White’s hump move. Schefter reported Bain has an AC (shoulder) injury and it is considered minor.

Now here comes the “But.”

But… NFL teams are not required to release medical information until four days prior to the first game of the regular season. That’s when the first injury reports are released. That’s something to keep in mind.

Bowles waved off the hint that Bain’s shoulder is a major issue after practice with the Jags this morning.

“He’s got a sore shoulder that he’s dealing with, so we kept him out today,” Bowles said. “He’ll be fine.”

Asked if Bain will play at Cincinnati to begin the regular season, Bowles answered, “Yep.”

This morning, Joe texted an orthopedist (and hardcore Bucs fan and friend) about an AC injury. Naturally, the doctor could only respond in general, as he doesn’t have access to Bain’s tests.

“AC shouldn’t be a lingering thing [so long as] there’s nothing else to it.”

If there’s nothing else to it.

No one outside of One Buc Palace knows.