Daily Bucs Links:Preparing for the Panthers

2016 NFL Draft order: Titans will have a top 2 pick regardless of Week 17 results - SBNation.com
The Titans can't pick any lower than 2nd in the draft order, while it's still possible that the Browns pick 4th.

Chris Conte to IR, Darius Eubanks Promoted
The Bucs tweaked their roster one more time before the 2015 season finale, placing S Chris Conte on injured reserve and promoting LB Darius Eubanks from the practice squad.

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Injury Report
The Buccaneers should have most of their players available for their season finale against the Panthers.

Bucs Want to get 2016 Jump Start on Panthers
Friday notes: Even with a recent infusion of young players on the roster, Tampa Bay intends to rely on its established performers in a game the team considers very important…Plus injuries and more.

Bucs Vague On CB Banks’ Role, Future With Club | Pewter Report
One of Tampa Bay’s healthiest position groups in 2015 has also been its most volatile.

Lovie Smith: Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to prove they can beat Panthers
The Buccaneers, who have lost five straight to the Panthers, figure Sunday is as good a time as any to start turning that around.

Bucs notes: Contract talks ongoing between team, RB Martin | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
The Buccaneers decided not to wait until the end of the season to begin negotiations aimed at signing two-time Pro Bowl RB Doug Martin to a new contract.

Bucs Hot Reads: RG Marpet wraps up solid rookie season | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — The Bucs traded up in the second round of the 2015 draft to select a feisty offensive lineman out of Hobart College, and Ali Marpet feels good about rewarding Tampa Bay’s faith.

Bucs notes: Contract talks ongoing between team, RB Martin | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
The Buccaneers decided not to wait until the end of the season to begin negotiations aimed at signing two-time Pro Bowl RB Doug Martin to a new contract.

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Scouting Report, Week 17: Newton under pressure (w/film study) | Tampa Bay Times
Doug Martin was going to run for a zillion yards against the Bears and become the league's leading rusher. The Patriots were going to beat the Jets and secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Cam Newton charts path Jameis Winston wants to follow | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — By the end of his rookie year, the No. 1 overall pick and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback who led his college team to a national championship, had won only six NFL games.