Gruden says Garcia is starter, dances on Favre

July 25, 2008 6:04 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas

JACKSON, Miss. -- A couple of quick updates before flying to Atlanta.

  • Bucs coach Jon Gruden threw his support behind quarterback Jeff Garcia, but didn't totally rule out the possibility of pursuing Brett Favre. Keep in mind, tampering rules prevent Gruden from talking about players under contract with another team.
  • Offensive tackle Sam Baker, the second of Atlanta's two first-round picks, is the Falcons' only unsigned rookie. Coach Mike Smith said negotiations with Baker are ongoing and he could be signed by the start of camp on Saturday.
  • The Saints have finalized the contract for cornerback Tracy Porter, a second-round pick. First-round choice Sedrick Ellis remains unsigned.
  • New Orleans' Reggie Bush did not have a good morning session returning punts. He misjudged two balls.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jon Gruden, Jeff Garcia, Brett Favre, Atlanta Falcons, Sam Baker, New Orleans Saints, Tracy Porter, Sedrick Ellis, Reggie Bush

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