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.

Bucs GM Mark Dominik says he's "not in a hurry" to get a new deal done with Josh Freeman. "I'm not in a hurry as general manager of the football team. I've talked to his representation. No one's in a hurry to push anything through because he wants to maximize his ability and we want to make sure with everything that's going on," said Dominik. Freeman will play out the final year of his rookie deal in 2013, then both sides will get together to determine whether to move in a different direction. Tampa Bay is expected to add a quality quarterback to at least push Freeman this offseason.

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.

Bucs coach Greg Schiano said Monday that he expects to bring in competition for Josh Freeman in 2013. Freeman put up some big numbers in 2012, but was incredibly inconsistent and faded badly down the stretch. "What I can say is, a 4,000-yard passer, a touchdown record - there's a lot of things you say, 'Wow,'" Schiano acknowledged. "Are there things that frustrate you? Yeah. There's things that frustrate him, too. And I'm not ducking the question, because quite frankly, I really like Josh Freeman." The Bucs plan to bring in competition for Freeman that is stronger than incumbent backup Dan Orlovsky. 2013 will be Freeman's contract year.

Josh Freeman completed 19-of-35 passes for 222 yards, one touchdowns, and one interception at Atlanta in Week 17. Finding Mike Williams in the back of the end zone, Freeman set a franchise single-season record with 27 touchdowns while breaking Vinny Testaverde's (77) Bucs career mark. Although interceptions and accuracy remain bugaboos, Freeman also became the first QB in franchise history to reach 4,000 yards in a season. He finishes his fourth season with a 27:17 TD-to-INT ratio, 54.8 completion rate, and 4,065 yards at 7.29 YPA. Freeman will be a high-end QB2 in 2013 fantasy drafts.

Josh Freeman completed 30-of-54 passes for 372 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions in Tampa's Week 16 loss to the Rams.

Josh Freeman completed just 14-of-34 passes for 189 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Bucs' Week 14 loss to the Eagles.

Josh Freeman completed 18-of-39 passes for 242 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception at Denver in Week 13. Freeman was saved from one interception by a roughing the passer penalty, only to turn around and throw a pick-six to Von Miller in a decisive third quarter. He was off target for the second straight game, using garbage time to pad his stats. At one point, Freeman tossed eight consecutive incompletions. On pace for a career-high 4,004 yards, a 31:11 TD-to-INT ratio, and a 55.9 completion percentage, Freeman draws the Eagles' struggling defense in Week 14.

Josh Freeman completed 19-of-30 passes for 256 yards versus the Falcons in Week 12. Freeman entered the game with more touchdowns over the past six weeks than any quarterback save Aaron Rodgers. He finished with a respectable 90.4 passer rating and 8.5 YPA, but may have cost his team the victory with back-to-back errors on the opening drive of the third quarter. Freeman didn't see a wide open Vincent Jackson in the end zone and sailed a pass over the head of an open Mike Williams at the pylon. Freeman has a tough matchup at Von Miller and the Broncos in Week 13.

Josh Freeman completed 25-of-46 passes for 248 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the Bucs' Week 11 win over the Panthers.