QUARTERBACK The Bucs have a real quandary here. Their best quarterback remains Jeff Garcia, but he posted a disappointing 63.9 passer rating in the fourth quarter, turns 39 in February and will be a free agent in March. The Bucs might like to move on, but they are not sure about backup Luke McCown, also due to become a free agent, and rookie Josh Johnson isn't ready yet. Backup Brian Griese remains under contract. Given the circumstances, the Bucs could look to add someone through free agency and possibly the draft. Failing that, look for Garcia to come back as the "starter," but with competition for his job to be more wide open. ...more

December 30, 2008

QUOTES OF THE YEAR "He loves quarterbacks, but he likes to just date ... he doesn't like to marry." - QB Jeff Garcia on Bucs coach Jon Gruden ...more

December 30, 2008

Bucs RB Cadillac Williams is no stranger to long journeys and will have to draw upon those memories for his upcoming path. ...more

December 29, 2008

It could come later today, or down the road, in a week or two. Either way, the end of the season is near. When it gets here the Bucs will quickly turn their attention to free agency and the draft. ...more

December 28, 2008

Critics of Bucs coach Jon Gruden say he uses injuries as an excuse, but defenders believe he is just giving reasonable explanations. ...more

December 27, 2008

Bucs RB Earnest Graham, who sustained a season-ending ankle injury against Minnesota, was medically cleared to walk without crutches. ...more

December 26, 2008

If the football gods should allow the Bucs to somehow get a sponsor's exemption into the playoffs, let me pose this question: Do you think it really matters anymore? ...more

December 21, 2008

We have reached the point of critical mass in the Bucs' season and once again it rides on the health of an aging quarterback whose body may - or may not - allow him to participate. Not much is riding on today's game against San Diego, of course. Just the entire season, maybe. ...more

December 21, 2008

Dear Jeff Garcia, Get well. Soon. Get well by Sunday, please. That's when San Diego comes to Ray-Jay to face the Buccaneers, and Tampa Bay simply has to win. The Bucs are the sixth seed in the NFC playoff picture and continue to control their destiny. If they win their final two games, they're in as no worse than the second wild card. ...more

December 15, 2008

There are two things Bucs running back Warrick Dunn has done with consistency throughout his illustrious 12-year career: Give away homes to deserving families and run the football. ...more

December 13, 2008