Luke McCown

Dolphins QB Chad Henne vs. Bucs secondary Henne is built a lot like Bucs QB Josh Freeman, but doesn't have anywhere near the same makeup. Though both have strong arms, Henne really struggles to connect on his throws when he's got pressure in his face or the pocket is collapsing around him. With a strong rush, the Bucs can force Henne into making throws he doesn't want to make.  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saluted their past, then rookie Josh Freeman gave the struggling franchise hope for the future. Freeman passed for 205 yards and three touchdowns Sunday, including a 7-yard throw to Sammie Stroughter on fourth-and-4, leading the...  

Various media outlets are reporting that the Tampa Bay Bucs are making a change under center. Byron Leftwich, who was named the starter by Coach Raheem Morris in the pre-season, has been demoted from starter to third string; with third string quarterback Josh Johnson ascending to the top of the depth chart. Rookie Josh Freeman will remain the second string quarterback. The move comes a day after the New York Giants destroyed the Bucs, shutting...  

TAMPA, Fla.(AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saluted their past, then rookie Josh Freeman gave the struggling franchise hope for the future.  

by David WhitleyFiled under: Buccaneers, Packers, NFL AnalysisTAMPA -- A very amusing story died on Sunday. A better one might have been born. We came not to bury the Bucs, but laugh at them with their rookie quarterback and creamsicle uniforms. Instead, the joke is on the Packers. "I don't think it's embarrassing," Packers guard Daryn Colledge said after the 38-28 loss. "The fact is they are a professional football team." Just barely. The...  

Wearing one of those ghastly creamsicle jerseys that are an ugly reminder of Tampa Bay"s past... rookie Josh Freeman gave the struggling Buccaneers plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future.from ABC 33/40 News  

The Bucs' travel plans and practice schedule this week affected their on-field preparation for Sunday's game at Wembley Stadium. But QB Josh Johnson said that, while he could certainly benefit from more practice reps, he has spent an unusual amount...  

Bill Cowher, Jon Gruden, Tony Dungy and Brian Billick are staying close to the game as broadcasters this season. Mike Holmgren and Mike Shanahan are taking the year off. They all have won Super Bowls as head coaches.  

Morris names Johnson starting QB Posted: September 28th, 2009 Three games into the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making a change at quarterback, as Josh Johnson was named the team’s starter on Monday over veteran Byron Leftwich. Bucs coach Raheem Morris announced the change at his weekly Monday press conference, noting his 0-3 team is under a constant state of evaluation. He said the decision was made today after meeting with his staff...  

Bucs QB Josh Johnson vs. Bucs WRs Antonio Bryant and Michael Clayton First it was Michael Clayton. Then it was Antonio Bryant. In successive weeks, the Bucs' top wideouts complained publicly about not getting enough passes thrown their way. This bubbling situation has the potential to boil, but Bucs first-year starting quarterback Josh Johnson can't let that affect the way he's playing the game.  

Minutes after the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers dispersed for a four-day, bye-week break, rookie coach Raheem Morris was asked how his players were holding up under the strain of an 0-7 start. "We actually talked about it this morning. ... Going 0-7 didn't start yesterday. It didn't start at the beginning of the season when we played Dallas.  

It's not just Josh Freeman's turn, it's his team. The Bucs changed quarterbacks again Wednesday, but they're hoping the move to Freeman will alter the fortunes of the franchise, which has lost 11 games in a row. Freeman, the Bucs'...  

Tampa Bay’s first-round pick, Josh Freeman, will make his starting debut on Sunday vs. Green Bay. The Buccaneers are 0-7 and made the quarterback change during their bye week.  

Tampa Bay fullback B.J. Askew will miss the remainder of the season because of injuries suffered in a car accident. The Buccaneers placed the seventh-year pro on the non-football injury list Tuesday. The team also signed cornerback Marcus McCauley and released cornerback Derrick Roberson before re-signing him to the practice squad.  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without receiver Antonio Bryant and defensive end Stylez G. White when they play the Miami Dolphins. The team said Saturday the players did not make the trip to Miami for Sunday's game. Bryant also sat out last week's win over Green Bay because of a knee injury that's bothered him since training camp.