NFC Links: Saints, Falcons, Eagles, Lions, Bears
2015/02/nfc-links-saints-falcons-eagles-lions-bearsThe Saints signed Senio Kelemete, Shayne Graham, Luke McCown, and Parys Haralson earlier this offseason, but the team still has 11 players on the roster set to hit free agency, writes Evan Woodbery of NOLA.com.
NFL Notes: NFLPA, Cap Casualties, Team Needs
2015/02/nfl-notes-nflpa-cap-casualties-team-needsJosh McCown and LaRon Landry are among players who have already been released this offseason, but Ben Volin of the Boston Globe notes that there are a number of other veterans that could be on the chopping block before the new league year starts.
Week In Review: 2/8/15 – 2/15/15
2015/02/week-review-2815-21515The Buccaneers released quarterback Josh McCown, who was just one season into a two-year deal.
Offseason Outlook: Cleveland Browns
2015/03/offseason-outlook-cleveland-brownsBrian Hoyer won't return following the signing of Josh McCown (more on that later, as well), but Tyler Thigpen could theoretically return, assuming both sides are interested in a reunion.
Poll: Best Free Agent Quarterback?
2015/02/poll-best-free-agent-quarterbackLater in the week, Josh McCown joined this year's group of FA quarterbacks, having been released by the Buccaneers.
NFC Notes: AP, Bynes, McCown, 49ers, Eagles
2015/02/nfc-notes-ap-bynes-mccown-49ers-eaglesThere's no truth to rumors that Josh McCown could've remained with the Buccaneers if he had been willing to accept a pay cut, according to the quarterback (link via Roy Cummings of the Tampa Tribune).
Reactions To Bucs Releasing Josh McCown
2015/02/reactions-bucs-releasing-josh-mccownEarlier today, the Buccaneers bid farewell to Josh McCown after a rough year in Tampa Bay.
Extra Points: Rams, Bell, Incognito
2015/02/extra-points-rams-bell-incognitoThe somewhat surprising decision by the Buccaneers to release quarterback Josh McCown could signal that the team is gearing up to spend significant dollars in free agency, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk writes.
Bucs Release Josh McCown
2015/02/bucs-release-josh-mccownAccording to Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com (via Twitter), the Bucs are releasing quarterback Josh McCown from their roster.
Offseason Outlook: Buffalo Bills
2015/02/offseason-outlook-buffalo-billsFurthering the possibility is that the rest of the free agent class is even less appealing than Sanchez (Brian Hoyer, Jake Locker and Josh McCown lead the way), the Bills don't have a first-round pick to find another signal-caller, and the trade market isn't expected to bear much fruit.
Saints Re-Sign Luke McCown
2015/02/saints-re-sign-luke-mccown-2The Saints have re-signed backup quarterback Luke McCown to a one-year deal worth $970K, according to Evan Woodbery of the Times-Picayune.
North Notes: Hoyer, Gordon, Lions
2015/01/north-notes-hoyer-gordon-lionsGrossi also notes that, if Cleveland does bring Hoyer back, it is unlikely the team would sign another veteran quarterback like Josh McCown, but someone like Mike Glennon may be an option if Manziel does not return.
Ravens Hire Marc Trestman As OC
2015/01/ravens-hire-marc-trestman-ocThe offense never fully came together and produced consistently in 2014, but Trestman had success with Cutler and Josh McCown the year before, and Chicago's poor defensive play played a larger part in the team's overall struggles than the offense did.
Coach Updates: Pep, Shanahan, Trestman
2015/01/coach-updates-pep-shanahan-trestmanTrestman, of course, would have some familiarity with Tampa Bay quarterback Josh McCown, who started five games for Chicago in 2013.
NFC South Notes: Bucs, Trestman, Draft
2015/01/nfc-south-notes-bucs-trestman-draftBuccaneers current quarterback Josh McCown has pushed for the team to hire Marc Trestman as the offensive coordinator, reports Conor Orr of NFL.com.
South Notes: Falcons, Bucs, Marks, Pickett
2014/12/south-notes-falcons-bucs-marks-pickett1 overall pick in the 2015 draft, current signal-caller Josh McCown is realistic about his future - or possibly lack thereof - with the team, writes Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com.
NFC Notes: Bucs, McCown, Vikings, Falcons
2014/12/nfc-notes-bucs-mccown-vikings-falconsAlthough Buccaneers quarterback Josh McCown will turn 36 next summer, he's not thinking about retiring after this season, as Pat Yasinkas of ESPN.com writes.
Buccaneers, Titans Will Draft In Top Two
2014/12/buccaneer-titans-will-draft-first-secondRivers McCown of Advanced Football Analytics put together odds of where each team will likely fall within the top five selections of the NFL Draft.
Extra Points: JPP, Cameron, Gruden, Locker
2014/12/extra-points-jpp-cameron-gruden-lockerJon Gruden openly wonders if the Bears should have kept Josh McCown and ditched Jay Cutler, as Mike Sando of ESPN.com (Insider sub.
Titans Sign Jordan Palmer; Locker To IR
2014/12/titans-sign-jordan-palmer-locker-ir3 QB, behind Jay Cutler and Josh McCown, but was cut by the team during the 2014 preseason.
Extra Points: Stanton, Titans, Harvin
2014/12/qhJosh McCown probably isn't the Buccaneers' quarterback of the future, but "the future is not right here right now," says head coach Lovie Smith, explaining why he’s sticking with the veteran McCown as the team’s starter down the stretch (link via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times).
Monday Roundup: QB Dilemmas, Pitta, Lewis
2014/12/monday-roundup-qb-dilemmas-pitta-lewisRick Stroud of the Tampa Times writes that Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith will re-evaluate whether Josh McCown or Mike Glennon should be the bridge to the franchise quarterback that many believe the team will select with its first pick in next year's draft.
NFC Links: Cardinals, Bears, Bucs
2014/11/nfc-links-cardinals-bears-bucsIf the Buccaneers decide to draft a quarterback in next year's draft, the team will likely have to choose between Josh McCown or Mike Glennon.
Teams Facing Offseason Quarterback Decisions
2014/11/teams-facing-offseason-quarterback-decisionsTampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Glennon received a vote of confidence as the Buccaneers' "quarterback of the future" in the offseason from head coach Lovie Smith, but with Glennon currently backing up ineffective veteran Josh McCown, it's not clear if the Bucs continue to stand by that stance.