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Tampa Bay’s initial depth chart of the summer is short on surprises, but there are some interesting developments.
Luke McCown is listed ahead of Brian Griese as Jeff Garcia’s primary backup at QB, followed by Chris Simms and rookie Josh Johnson. McCown had some good moments for the Bucs last year, including a superb effort at New Orleans that effectively wrapped up the NFC South title. Griese, in his second stint with Coach Jon Gruden, has a strong grasp of Tampa Bay’s offensive playbook.
Veterans Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard top the WR chart, backed by Michael Clayton and Maurice Stovall, while free agent TE John Gilmore, a superior blocker, is listed No. 2 behind Alex Smith. Another free agent, ex-Gator standout Ben Troupe, is listed No. 3 at TE ahead of Jerramy Stevens, who will miss the first two regular-season games due to suspension.
At LDE, veteran Kevin Carter has held off 2007 club sack leader Greg White for the top spot and Jimmy Wilkerson is listed as the primary backup to DE Gaines Adams on the right side, followed by Marques Douglas.
Ryan Nece, who lost his starting strong-side LB job to Cato June last year, has dropped to No. 3 behind June and second-year pro Quincy Black.
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Posted by Sam Shukovsky, Short Hills, Nj on 08/04 at 02:49 PM
Why is it always a surprise if Luke McCown does well? Yes, he is inconsistant. Yes, he almost lost the game at New Orleans before a bone-headed play call by New Orlean’s head coach game McCown a second chance to win (and he did it).
Griese will have to outplay him, plain and simple in order to be #2. Griese is more consistant than McCown, but as usual, McCown has more athleticism and therefore has a lot of upside if he can stop making sloppy mistakes. Of course, after three years in Cleveland and another three in Tampa, he better stop them soon or he is going to run out of chances and out of a job in the NFL. Fumbling two snaps today was not a step in the right direction.