Josh Freeman's agent had a "really positive" meeting with the Bucs at the Combine.

"They said they definitely believe in Josh, that he is their guy, that they want to reach their goals with him and that they know he is capable of doing the job and are committed to him," Freeman's rep said. It doesn't appear the sides discussed a new contract for a player going into the final year of his rookie deal. Freeman is going to be on the spot in 2013.

Bucs GM Mark Dominik says he wants to "increase the competition" at quarterback, but that it's not a greater priority than any other position.

Dominik has made it clear he believes Josh Freeman has to be better in 2013, but he still took some positives away from his 2012. "You remind yourself that there's areas you're very excited about," Dominik said. "There are things he did this year that were as good as (Freeman's) been: Throwing the deep ball, the accuracy on some of the big plays, I thought he used his feet better this year." Dominik has singled Freeman's completion percentage - a woeful 54.8 in 2012 - as something that must improve, but it's clear Freeman is in no danger of losing his starting job. However, Freeman is all but certain to enter the final year of his rookie contract without an extension.

According to the Tampa Bay Times, the Bucs have no plans to extend Josh Freeman's contract this offseason.

Freeman will play out the 2013 season in the final year of his rookie contract. The Bucs will then determine whether to move on to another quarterback or use the franchise tag while trying to sign him to a long-term deal. Although Freeman set franchise records for yards and touchdowns in 2012, accuracy and consistency were elusive. The Bucs don't want to get stuck in a Mark Sanchez situation with guaranteed money tying their hands if Freeman doesn't improve. Coach Greg Schiano plans to add a quarterback to compete with Freeman in 2013.