Josh Johnson Plans To Compete For Bucs Quarterback Gig

BasX · Mar 26, 2009

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an unprecedented amount of cap space.

And their primary options at quarterback are Luke McCown and Josh Johnson.

Who?

Exactly.

Though McCown seems to be the current front-runner, Johnson has declared that he’s a candidate to secure the gig.

“From my understanding we’re all competing,” Johnson, a fifth-round pick in 2008, tells Pewter Report. “If you’re on the roster you’re competing. Coach [Jagodzinski] gave all of us our expectations together. He and I are building a relationship right now. I told him, ‘Coach, whatever you feel like I need to work on to help me become a better quarterback, please tell me.’ He was the same way, ‘When you guys have suggestions bring them to me.’ As of right now he gave us a very good understanding of what he expects from the quarterback position.”

Brian Griese also is in the mix, but he hasn’t been participating in offseason workouts. (With a new coaching staff and a new playbook, it’s probably not the best way for the veteran to stake his claim to a job.)

Earlier this week, Bucs co-chairman Joel Glazer defended the team’s decision not to spend their Abe Lincoln-style cap space on free agents.

“No team has consistently won by putting a patchwork group of players on the field,” Glazer said. “You have to resist the temptation to sign a bunch of people for a quick headline. We’re doing what we want to do — and nothing is preventing us from doing that. Players we haven’t signed are those we felt wouldn’t be part of a long-term plan.”

Glazer’s comments came in response to questions regarding persistent rumors that the family is financially strapped and/or excessively focused on their English soccer team and/or looking to sell their football franchise.

“Absolutely not,” Glazer said as to whether the family is in an economic bind.

Regardless, the relative lack of activity in free agency is making Bucs fans wonder whether the team will be able to compete in a juiced-up NFC South.

With Luke McCown and Josh Johnson as the primary options at quarterback, it’s hard not to share the fans’ concerns.
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JE · Mar 26, 2009

He has serious potential but he's very raw, so we shouldn't rush him. His skill set is ideal for a west coast offense, which is why Gruden drafted him.

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