Garcia can’t commit to playing on Sunday

Jeff Garcia made his weekly radio appearance on 620-AM this morning and made it clear his bruised back is severe enough to sideline him against the Saints.

Asked if he thought he could play at New Orleans on Sunday, Garcia said, "I can't even really say that right now."

He added that he still can't throw a football because of the discomfort and lack of mobility. Garcia also doesn't have any indication on when he might return to practice this week, though it's possible he could play without any practice time.

The Bucs, per usual, are off today and return to practice on Wednesday. It's not clear whether Bruce Gradkowski or Luke McCown will take the first-team snaps. Coach Jon Gruden said Monday the backup quarterback job will be evaluated this week and might result in the swapping of current No. 2 Gradkowski and No. 3 McCown.