The Steelers, however, are not set to play their starters after going through Thursday’s joint practice. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters earlier in the day that playing time in the second preseason game will be similar to that of last week’s game against Jacksonville.

Meanwhile, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced on Thursday that the Steelers would once again bench the bulk of their top players and go in with almost all reserves at the team's most important positions. This includes quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers did not play in the first preseason game.

The Bucs and Steelers kick off preseason game number two in Pittsburgh on Saturday night. When they do, Tampa Bay will play almost all of their starters on offense and defense.

Teddy Bridgewater isn't where he wants to be. He recently signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to be a backup quarterback. But he wishes he wasn't even in the NFL at the moment. Bridgewater would rather be coaching.