HEAD COACH TODD BOWLES
(On the status of wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan, plus RB Sean Tucker for Sunday's game)
"Emeka is full go. Right now, Jalen and Sean are doubtful."
(On if he would feel comfortable with practice squad RB Josh Williams playing on Sunday if he were to be elevated)
"If we have to elevate him, yeah. We've got a lot of moving parts going that we've got to do, so it's not automatic."
(On if it's possible that the team could have two running backs available on Sunday)
"It's possible."
(On whether the team has enough depth at wide receiver if WR Jalen McMillan can't play on Sunday)
"Yeah, we've got enough depth at receiver."
(On if either McMillan or RB Sean Tucker suffered a setback, or if their status being doubtful is "just where they are")
"It's just where they are."
(On if he's eager to get the season started and see how the 2026 Buccaneers look)
"Yeah, we're definitely anxious to see that. Obviously, two weeks feel like a lifetime getting ready for a game when it's the first one, but, you know, [we're] eager to get out there. We've still got some work to do before Sunday."
(On whether strong preparation has contributed to the team's current five-game winning streak in season openers)
"I don't know. Preparation is everything, obviously, and coming out there. Hopefully that continues on Sunday, but every year is a different year. We've got to make sure we don't beat ourselves. If we don't beat ourselves, we give ourselves a chance."
(On how valuable extended preseason reps were for WR Ted Hurst III)
"I mean, I think you saw in the preseason – it's invaluable to a rookie because he gets reps and he gets smarter. It's more or less the playbook. We know what his physical skills are, but it's about getting everything down mentally, and he's done a really good job at that."
