Bowles has to know his job is on the line

Plus: Bucs quarterbacks enjoy the competition

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View on the web Go to our homepage Subscribe to the Times Sunday, July 30, 2023 Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters Even before first snap, Todd Bowles has to know his job is on the line John Romano | The Bucs head coach is facing long odds considering his won/loss record and Tampa Bay’s salary cap-depleted roster. Read more ‘Hey Baker, are you the starter?’ Bucs’ Bowles hopes battle will supply answer Head coach Todd Bowles will decide the winner of the quarterback competition between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. Only he knows when. Read more Bucs’ rookies already opening eyes at training camp Tampa Bay’s 27 first-year players, including draft picks and undrafted free agents, are looking like one of the team’s best classes under GM Jason Licht. Read more Another rough night for Rays, rookie pitcher Taj Bradley A 6-16 record in July with two games remaining in the month creates the potential for history of the wrong kind for Tampa Bay. Read more For Rays’ Jose Siri, year of change has a nice ring to it Notes | The trade to Tampa Bay and departure of Brett Phillips created an opportunity that has worked out well for the centerfielder. Read more Superstitious or ‘a little stitious,’ Rays hope change does them good Adjusting facial hair, alternating sock styles or uniform accessories, mixing in new walk-up/walk-out songs — anything can help in times of slumps. Read more A look back at Rays’ trade-deadline history suggests busy days ahead Tales | In each of the last 11 seasons, and 16 of the past 17 (counting the old August waiver-wire trades), Tampa Bay has made a deal around deadline time. Read more We asked 7 Florida recruits why they left the state. Here’s what they said One wanted a Miami offer but never got it, while FSU failed to pry two linemen from Clemson. Read more Today's newsletter was compiled by Frank Pastor. Did someone forward this to you? Get Sports Today in your own inbox next time. It's free to subscribe. Sign up here. Contact us Privacy policy Terms, Conditions & Copyright Standard of accuracy © 2023 • All Rights Reserved Tampa Bay Times • 490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 To ensure this email is delivered to your inbox, add custserv@elist.tampabay.com to your address book. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the "Sports Today" newsletter from the Tampa Bay Times. If you’d prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe from this email.