The Bucs’ new quarterback will take the field Saturday night in Pittsburgh, possibly right after Baker Mayfield is finished with his limited work under the lights.
Yes, most starters will play Saturday, though not Mike Evans — [and for good reason](https://www.joebucsfan.com/2025/08/mike-evans-owns-practice-wont-play-saturday-night/).
Todd Bowles gave the news today after a strong practice by the Bucs against the Steelers. Joe’s attitude after this practice. Start the season now! (More on that later).
Bridgewater sure looks smooth in practice. Yeah, he doesn’t have Baker Mayfield’s rocket arm, but Joe saw Bridgewater make some tight-window throws today against live action. He sure looks like he’s been on the team a lot longer than nine days.
Joe talked 1-on-1 to rookie Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard after practice about Bridgewater, and he’s very pleased with how quickly Bridgewater has acclimated and adjusted.
Hopefully, Bucs fans will get a nice taste of that Saturday.