Daily Bucs Links: Playing your second-best quarterback

Bucs Mailbag: Week 4
Scott Smith answers your questions about to the Buccaneers' potential for trades, as well as the Bucs chances moving forward.

McCown: It's About Team
As it becomes increasingly clear that QB Josh McCown will be sidelined this weekend by a thumb injury, he continues to find ways to help the Bucs get better...Plus roster moves and other notes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh McCown says he likely won't need surgery on injured right thumb - ESPN
Buccaneers quarterback Josh McCown says he likely won't need surgery on his injured right thumb.

Team, Players Lining Up Behind Interim OC | Pewter Report
With quarterbacks coach Marcus Arroyo officially in charge of play-calling duties as of Tuesday evening, Bucs players and coaches spoke about the offense.

Tomlin Says Tampa 2 Defense Is Still Effective In the NFL | Pewter Report
Former Tampa Bay assistant and current Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin joined the local media on Wednesday to discuss Sunday's contest between the Bucs and Steelers.

Hot Reads: Bucs RB Martin eager to play again | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times

Bucs notes: QB McCown says thumb surgery not needed | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times

Winless Bucs need star players to emerge | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times

Scouting report, Week 4: Here's what Steelers, Big Ben will do vs. Bucs (w/film review) | Tampa Bay Times
After the Atlanta Falcons bludgeoned the Buccaneers last week, the question is: Will that drubbing carry over into Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Steelers pack a 1-2 punch | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — When Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell broke loose for an 81-yard run against the Panthers on Sunday night, it marked the longest run by a Pittsburgh player in any game in 44 years, since Frenchy Fuqua had an 85-yarder in 1970.

Doug Martin says he's ready to return to Bucs | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — The Bucs' banged-up roster will get a boost this week.

Scout.com - Bucs were playing their second-best QB