Q: In recent years the Bucs have invested heavily in high draft picks and free agency in the offensive line. It appears that investment is about to pay off. My question is what is the status of Luke Petitgout? He was playing very well before his injury. If he could return to that level it would be a huge boost to both the starting unit and the depth of what might be the best line in their division and one of the better ones in the NFC.

Fredrick, Tampa

A: Petitgout didn’t participate with the team during the offseason workout program. He worked out on his own, so my guess is that he will still be limited when camp opens. He’s going to have to battle for the starting spot with Donald Penn, but I believe the Bucs see Penn as a better swing tackle (capable of playing both right and left side) so Petitgout will get the nod on the left side if all things are equal. We really won’t know his status until camp starts, so he bears watching.

Roy C.