[Tampa Bay Buccaneers News]

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - If Jake Plummer decides he wants to continue playing football, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would love to have him.

General manager Bruce Allen reiterated Thursday that the Bucs did not acquire the former Denver quarterback with intentions of trying to trade him to another team if he changes his mind about retirement.

"The intent is the absolute same," Allen said. "We want him on our team."

Plummer, 32, was obtained from the Broncos in March for a conditional draft pick, but has said he's leaving the game. He has three seasons remaining on a contract calling for a salary of $5.3 million in 2007.

Although the veteran of 10 seasons was the only no-show for Tampa Bay's mandatory mini-camp this week, Allen and coach Jon Gruden remain hopeful that he'll decide to join the team for training camp next month.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers still hopeful Jake Plummer will decide to play

[Lefty Noob]

This does NOT make me feel comfortable if I'm Jeff Garcia or Chris Simms. Why is this team trying so hard to get Plummer into camp?

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

This does NOT make me feel comfortable if I'm Jeff Garcia or Chris Simms. Why is this team trying so hard to get Plummer into camp?

I dont get it either. Does this mean Garcia loses his starting position if Plummer comes on board? What do they see in Plummer anyway? Do they plan on him for a back-up?

And is Chris Simms any good or not? Cant make up my mind.