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There’s been plenty of talk about who is going to be under center for the Bucs in 2009, and if your thinking it’s going to be rookie Josh Freeman, your likely going to end up wrong. PewterReport.com is stating that it’s looking more and more like the QB battle will come down to Luke McCown and Byron Leftwich. Here’s what they had to say about it: Buccaneers offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski said the team’s quarterback competition is primarily between QBs Luke McCown and Byron Leftwich. “Their (Leftwich and McCown) recall is really good. [Quarterbacks coach Greg Olson] is doing a fantastic job with both ... Read Full Story

There’s been plenty of talk about who is going to be under center for the Bucs in 2009, and if your thinking it’s going to be rookie Josh Freeman, your likely going to end up wrong. PewterReport.com is stating that it’s looking more and more like the QB battle will come down to Luke McCown and Byron Leftwich. Here’s what they had to say about it: Buccaneers offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski said the team’s quarterback competition is primarily between QBs Luke McCown and Byron Leftwich. “Their (Leftwich and McCown) recall is really good. [Quarterbacks coach Greg Olson] is doing a fantastic job with both ... Read Full Story

The Bucs still seem to be in favor of giving rookie Josh Freeman every shot of winning the starting QB job over vets Byron Leftwich and Josh McCown. The one problem with that is Freeman is unsigned, and if he knows he’s going to be the starter, that very well could up his price when it comes to getting him a deal. Bucs QB coach Greg Olson says that he has no issues with giving Freeman every shot to be the starter come opening day. “If he can show he’s progressing as far as the decision­making goes, then shoot, why not?” Olson said when ... Read Full Story

The Bucs still seem to be in favor of giving rookie Josh Freeman every shot of winning the starting QB job over vets Byron Leftwich and Josh McCown. The one problem with that is Freeman is unsigned, and if he knows he’s going to be the starter, that very well could up his price when it comes to getting him a deal. Bucs QB coach Greg Olson says that he has no issues with giving Freeman every shot to be the starter come opening day. “If he can show he’s progressing as far as the decision­making goes, then shoot, why not?” Olson said when ... Read Full Story

TAMPA, Fla. — With hip-hop music blaring in the background, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took the field for the first time under Raheem Morris, who had just as much pep in his step as the players. “Coach Gruden’s playbook was 6 inches thick. This one’s 3 inches thick. There’s still a lot to learn, to get good at. I feel like I had mastered Gruden’s offense, so there’s a lot I need to forget in learning a new system.” – Luke McCown “I need a little bounce,” the NFL’s youngest head coach said Tuesday after leading the Bucs through two of five workouts planned ... Read Full Story