John Gruden & Josh Johnson (1 Viewer)

[Red Apples]

Josh Johnson to Tampa BayVery intriguing fifth-round pick by the Tampa Bay Bucs, taking San Diego quarterback Josh Johnson.Coach Jon Gruden loves to collect quarterbacks and Johnson has a tremendous upside if he can make the adjustment from the non-scholarship Pioneer League to the NFL. He got off to a good start by being named offensive MVP of the East-West Shrine all-star game, when he played mostly against major college players.It's been said that players at small schools must dominate at that level to show they can make a big move up in competition. Well, Johnson threw for 43 touchdowns and ONE interception last season.I think it was Houston Texans' coach Gary Kubiak who said that would be hard to do against air.If Johnson is as good as the Bucs hope, he could be a real headache for the Panthers in the NFC South in future seasons. He runs the 40 in about 4.5 seconds, giving him excellent mobility, but he's definitely a pass-first quarterback. He led the nation last season in passing efficiency.

Gruden's got a QB Well, Jon Gruden certainly is a happy man.He finally got an offensive toy to play with it: University of San Diego quarterback Josh Johnson, one of the more intriguing late-round picks.Johnson put up prolific numbers at San Diego, throwing for 43 touchdowns and one interception in 2007. Johnson also is one of the more athletic quarterbacks you'll ever see, running a 4.4-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, first among quarterbacks.Johnson, the MVP of the East-West Shrine all-star game, led the nation in total offense in pass efficiency and points responsible for. He also was once coached by current Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh. Bucs personnel executive Doug Williams took an interest in Johnson and has been an advocate for him throughout the pre-draft process. Jon Gruden also has expressed how impressed he was by Johnson's resume and the Bucs also conducted a private workout with Johnson last month. And no mention of the Bucs adding a quarterback would be complete without a head count. For those keeping track, that's seven now on the roster: Jeff Garcia, Brian Griese, Luke McCown, Chris Simms, Bruce Gradkowski , Jake Plummer and, now, Johnson. Needless to say, they won't all be here on opening day. The addition of Johnson just adds to the intrigue.

 

[Jason Wood]

Dude...Gruden just can't stay away from QBs. It's his crack.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Dude...Gruden just can't stay away from QBs. It's his crack.

True, but JJ could be a stud. This is pretty much his dream destination, landing under Gruden's tutelage. He's got a similar game to Garcia, so that's pretty perfect for him, too.Great pick for the Bucs.

 

[Jason Wood]

Dude...Gruden just can't stay away from QBs. It's his crack.

True, but JJ could be a stud. This is pretty much his dream destination, landing under Gruden's tutelage. He's got a similar game to Garcia, so that's pretty perfect for him, too.Great pick for the Bucs.

Not arguing that GB, just that he LOVES QBs, young and old. If one is available, he wants to talk.

 

[Angry Grovers]

Excellent choice with upside. JJ can catch too. I wouldn't be surprised if he is in the backfield on a trick play or two.

 

[mdog1967]

Dude...Gruden just can't stay away from QBs. It's his crack.

True, but JJ could be a stud. This is pretty much his dream destination, landing under Gruden's tutelage. He's got a similar game to Garcia, so that's pretty perfect for him, too.Great pick for the Bucs.

I agree I was hoping he would get drafted a little earlier. I think the Bucs have a great find on their hands.

 

[noablimp]

Just threw him on the end of my dynasty cheatsheet. 1 pick vs. 43 td's!!!!!!!! Tom Brady couldn't even do that in my flag football league.