The Audible: Buccaneers Preseason Watch List — Can Baker Bounce Back, Is Bucky Reliable & Life After Evans

The Audible · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

🔥 Description Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST rolls into Tampa Bay, where the Buccaneers enter 2026 with a veteran quarterback trying to rebound, a young running back fighting to prove he's trustworthy, and a passing game adjusting to life without one of the greatest receivers in franchise history. The spotlight is on Baker Mayfield — can he stay healthy and truly bounce back. Bloom and Cecil dig into the mechanics, the decision‑making, and whether Baker can stabilize an offense that desperately needs consistency. Then comes the fantasy headache‑or‑hero: How reliable is Bucky Irving. Bloom breaks…