Examining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' roster: QUARTERBACKS (2)
McCown is getting all the first-team work and has looked sharp. The Bucs aren't likely to keep a third quarterback on the 53-man roster. RUNNING BACKS (6)
Doug Martin Mike James Bobby Rainey Charles Sims Jorvorskie Lane Jeff Demps
The Bucs are infatuated with Demps' speed, but it remains to be seen if he can do enough to earn a roster spot. RECEIVERS (5)
Vincent Jackson Mike Evans Chris Owusu Louis Murphy Robert Herron
The slot receiver position is wide open and can be claimed by whoever has the best camp. TIGHT ENDS (3)
Austin Seferian-Jenkins Brandon Myers Tim Wright
Veteran Luke Stocker is very much on the bubble. OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (9)
Anthony Collins Evan Dietrich-Smith Demar Dotson Patrick Omameh Kadeem Edwards Kevin Pamphile Oniel Cousins Jamon Meredith Matt Patchan
The departure of Carl Nicks leaves the team short at guard. The Bucs may look for help from the outside. DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (9)
Gerald McCoy Clinton McDonald Akeem Spence Matthew Masifilo Michael Johnson Adrian Clayborn Da’Quan Bowers William Gholston Steven Means
Bowers, who never has lived up to his potential, is on the hot seat. He needs a strong camp to secure a roster spot. LINEBACKERS (6)
Lavonte David Mason Foster Jonathan Casillas Dane Fletcher Ka’Lial Glaud Danny Lansanah
The Bucs still could use a little stronger depth at this position. CORNERBACKS (6)
Alterraun Verner Johnthan Banks Mike Jenkins Leonard Johnson Danny Gorrer Deveron Carr
Leonard Johnson looks like the early favorite to claim the nickelback job. SAFETIES (4)
Dashon Goldson Mark Barron Major Wright Keith Tandy
Goldson's looking to bounce back after a rough first year with the Bucs. Wright and Tandy provide solid depth. SPECIALISTS (3)
Jeremy Cain Connor Barth Michael Koenen
This won’t change unless there’s an injury.
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