Daily Bucs Links: Mike Jenkins is healthy

Bucs cornerback Mike Jenkins returns to practice | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — Bucs CB Mike Jenkins, sidelined all August with a hamstring injury, returned to practice Monday, an encouraging step toward his playing in Sunday's season opener against Carolina.

Bucs may be without offensive coordinator for opener | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — The Bucs' offensive scheme under new coordinator Jeff Tedford has been shrouded in mystery during the preseason, with players and game plans maintaining that concealment. Now there is secrecy as to whether Tedford will be available to call plays in Sunday's regular-season opener against Carolina.

Bucs notebook: Cam Newton will provide early test | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times

Lovie Smith, Bucs go into game mode as opener approaches | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times

Confident Murray Never Considered Losing Kicking Job-Pewter Report

[Video] Press Conference: Lovie Smith
Head Coach Lovie Smith spoke to the media on Monday.

Shepard Shines at the Moment of Truth
Monday Notes: Russell Shepard believes he won his spot on the roster with a specific play in the 11th hour of the preseason...Plus, Patrick Murray's confident approach and the Bucs' new team captains

[Video] Insider: Offense Breakdown
In this two-part edition of Buccaneers Insider, Scott Smith and TJ Rives breakdown the offense following the announcement of the 53-man roster this weekend.

[Video] Insider: Defense Breakdown
In this two-part edition of Buccaneers Insider, Scott Smith and TJ Rives breakdown the defense and special teams following the announcement of the 53-man roster this weekend.