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Jon Gruden Interview

It’s notoriously hard to be a late-round pick at quarterback and make it on the opening day roster. A couple of fifth-round picks may do it this year, however. The Steelers are high on quarterback Dennis Dixon, whom I interviewed before the draft. Luckily for him, an injury to Charlie Batch has left them a little thin at quarterback.

For Buccaneers rookie quarterback Josh Johnson, however, four other quarterbacks who have won games for the Bucs are ahead of him on the depth chart: Jeff Garcia, Brian Griese, Luke McCown, and Chris Simms. Although Simms will likely be cut or traded, the other three are reliable options for quarterback fanatic Jon Gruden.

I got a chance to talk with him about Johnson and his chances to make the team.

Click right here to read it.

Feel free to leave comments here or email me at theconstantgardner@newerascouting.com.

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