| 11/13/2012 2:12:00 PM |
Description: Quarterback Josh McCown is expected to be signed by the Chicago Bears, according to Jeff Dickerson. | Insight: After what we saw from Jay Cutler's backup Jason Campbell, McCown couldn't help but be an upgrade. The Bears face the tough San Francisco 49ers defense this weekend, so even a healthy Cutler probably wouldn't be a viable fantasy option in Week 11. | | |
| 8/31/2012 7:21:00 PM |
Description: Quarterback Josh McCown has been released by the Chicago Bears. | Insight: McCown threw for two touchdowns and four interceptions in three games for the Bears in 2011. With McCown no longer on the team, former Redskins and Raiders QB Jason Campbell will be the backup to starter Jay Cutler this season. | | |
| 2/22/2011 4:16:00 PM |
Description: With OC Chris Palmer and WRs coach Dave Ragone now in Tennessee, UFL passing leader Josh McCown could be an option at quarterback.
SOURCE: PRO FOOTBALL TALK | Insight: All three were together last season with the Hartford Colonials, so McCown would know the system right off the bat. However, he shouldn't be counted on to compete for a starting job. McCown hasn't been relevant in years. | | |
| 5/3/2010 9:11:00 PM |
Description: ESPN.com reports McCown is lobbying for a chance to play for the Bears. | Insight: McCown has history in Mike Martz's offense from their time together in Detroit, and Chicago has a need for a veteran backup QB. So there could be a fit for the two sides. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 4/20/2010 11:45:00 AM |
Description: The Chicago Tribune reports the Bears are "believed to have considered" McCown as a posssible post-draft signing. | Insight: McCown could be a fit as Jay Cutler's backup, as he would not be perceived as a threat to win the starting job and may come cheaper than Marc Bulger. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 3/15/2010 11:40:00 AM |
Description: Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports the Panthers view McCown as a fall-back plan if they can't find another veteran QB to compete with Matt Moore. | Insight: It's extremely unlikely McCown would be given a real chance to win the starting job is he was brought back to Carolina. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 3/3/2010 10:44:00 PM |
Description: The Arizona Republic reports that speculation McCown will sign with the Cardinals is unfounded. | Insight: McCown is about to become an unrestricted free agent, and he started his NFL career with Arizona but they aren't likely to be interested. Wherever he winds up landing, he will be no more than a backup. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| Doubtful | 9/14/2009 3:19:00 PM |
Description: According to the Rock Hill Herald, McCown (left knee/foot) is unlikely to be active for Week 2 after suffering knee and foot injuries against Philadelphia on Sunday. | Insight: Matt Moore would be Jake Delhomme's backup against Atlanta, but Panthers' head coach John Fox has not ruled out signing another QB. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 6/1/2009 9:47:00 AM |
Description: The Charlotte Observer reports that McCown leads Matt Moore in the race to back up Jake Delhomme this season. | Insight: Delhomme signed a big extension over the winter, but his recent arm injury and struggles in the playoffs in January could make this a job of particular interest. (SportsBuff.com) | | |