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2306201, Josh McCown agrees to 2-year contract with Bucs (swipe)
Posted by Marbles, Wed Mar-12-14 02:20 PM

At first I thought this meant that the Bucs wouldn't be looking at QBs in the draft. But now, I'm wondering if they're looking at McCown to go into this as a slated backup.

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http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/qb-mccown-agrees-to-2-year-contract-with-bucs/2169853

Two years ago, Josh McCown was coaching high school football when Lovie Smith talked him into resuming his NFL career with the Chicago Bears.

Smith was persuasive again, signing McCown to a two-year deal with the Bucs Wednesday.

The Bucs are believed to be finalizing a deal with Bengals free agent offensive tackle Anthony Collins.

Wide receiver Ted Ginn, linebacker Dane Fletcher, cornerback Charles Tillman and center Evan Deitrich-Smith are making visits.

McCown had planned to visit the Houston Texans and New York Jets but cancelled those trips, one day after arriving in Tampa.

The 34-year-old veteran is coming off his best year as a pro, going 3-2 with the Bears with 13 touchdowns and one interception as the backup to Jay Cutler.

In Tampa Bay, McCown will at least be able to compete for the starting job against second-year pro Mike Glennon, an opportunity he didn't have in Chicago.

The Bucs moved their scheduled 3 p.m. press conference to 4:30, presumably so McCown and perhaps another potential free agent could be included in the gathering.

The Bucs have until 4 to trade or release cornerback Darrelle Revis, thus avoiding having to pay him a $1.5-million bonus and having to send the Jets a third-round pick in the 2014 draft to complete last year's trade.

Former Bucs and Florida State linebacker Dekoda Watson is signing with the Jaguars after visiting last night.