Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback depth and divisional outlook

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing internal competition for depth at the quarterback position as the preseason concludes. Rookie undrafted free agent Jalon Daniels is currently pushing Jake Browning for the primary backup role. Daniels is expected to start the first half of the preseason finale against the Jaguars, a move that highlights organizational interest in the Kansas product. While Browning has more career starts, Daniels has reportedly taken several second-string snaps during joint practices.

On a broader divisional level, analysts are projecting the Buccaneers' performance for the upcoming season. Former NFL MVP Rich Gannon predicts the Buccaneers will win the NFC South with a 10-7 record, citing Baker Mayfield as the best quarterback in the division. Gannon noted that while the team's pass defense has struggled, their quarterback play should allow them to separate themselves from divisional rivals like the Falcons, Panthers, and Saints.