Josh Johnson Is A Buccaneer

The Bucs selected quarterback Josh Johnson from San Diego with their fifth rounder, no doubt sending many a fan into a frenzy. They were also able to trade down with the Patriots and acquire a seventh round pick and still get their man.

Jon Gruden had been eyeing Johnson for months now, mostly for his senior year where he threw for 43 touchdowns and 1 interception (and I saw that interception; it was deflected off of the tight end's chest and should have been a catch). I remember another quarterback from a small school that was highly touted for his accuracy and taken by the Bucs late in the draft: Bruce Gradkowski. I'm not convinced Johnson will be any better than Gradkowski, but I know Gradkowski isn't getting any better period, so it really doesn't matter. If Gruden sees something in Johnson that he can mold into a competent pro quarterback, he's got more than he has now.

I think two of the three quarterback spots are locked up with Jeff Garcia and Brian Griese. The battle for #3 will be very interesting this year.