McCown reacts to rampant QB rumors

Subscribe to this blog's feed

MARCH 18, 2009

One more tidbit from today's workouts.

QB Luke McCown couldn't pretend to be unaware of the rampant speculation linking the Bucs to Denver QB Jake Cutler. And before that, the Bucs were involved in talks with New England about QB Matt Cassel.

"I love being here and I'm glad to be here and I want the Bucs to succeed," he said. "I couldn't (be upset). Mark (Dominik) wants to be the best GM he can be. Raheem (Morris) wants to be the head coach he can be. They have to do their jobs, and their jobs are to put together the best team they can put together. If they feel like that's another option, I can't blame them for that. I wouldn't agree with it. But I can't blame them for that.

"I have an opportunity to prove that I'm the franchise guy that they're looking for. I want to be the quarterback here for the next seven, eight, nine years. I'm going to do my very best to prove that. . . It's not personal. It's a business and you have to understand that."

Posted by Times Editor at 12:52:50 pm on March 18, 2009 | Permalink | Comments |

Join the discussion: Click to view comments, add yours

Most Recent Blog Posts

Memories from Freddie Solomon tribute February 13

Freddie Solomon, 59, dies after battle with cancer February 13

Bucs officially name Butch Davis special assistant to the head coach February 13

Report: Bucs have second-most salary cap space at nearly $60.5-million February 13

Bucs' Shelton Quarles stepping up for single moms February 12

Bucs finally make good on promise to help Josh Freeman February 12

Bucs great Ronde Barber hasn't closed door on returning February 11

Bucs blocked again in attempt to interview a coordinator February 11

Giants QBs coach Sullivan hired as Bucs offensive coordinator February 10

Davis will have no coaching role with the Bucs February 10

About the blog

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans: Keep up with your team news on Bucs Beat, our blog for all things Bucs. Tampa Bay Times sports writers keep you posted on the latest Bucs news, and you can weigh in with your own thoughts.

Follow us on Facebook

Bucs Beat by tampabay.com on Facebook

Comment Policy

Please be sure your comments are appropriate before submitting them. Inappropriate comments include content that:

Is libelous

Is abusive, harassing, or threatening

Is obscene, vulgar, or profane

Is racially, ethnically or religiously offensive

Is illegal or encourages criminal acts

Is known to be inaccurate or contains a false attribution

Infringes copyrights, trademarks, publicity or any other rights of others

Impersonates anyone (actual or fictitious)

Solicits funds, goods or services, or advertises

The Tampa Bay Times does not edit posts but reserves the right to delete comments that violate our policy.

Registration FAQ

Read our Frequently Asked Questions on how to register to comment on the site.