Josh McCown knows the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are searching for his eventual replacement. The veteran quarterback is prepared to help develop whatever young player the Bucs' brass settles on.

Michael Vick and Josh McCown are among the available arms in free agency. Which teams have the greatest need for a quarterback, and which signal-callers fit best on their squads?

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had back surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, coach Jason Garrett said Friday. Kyle Orton will be at the helm for the team's win-and-in game Sunday.

New Cowboys backup Jon Kitna is set to earn about $53,000 for his handiwork in Dallas this week, but the 41-year-old quarterback has a less traditional idea for what to do with his football paycheck.

In today's pass-happy NFL, a good backup QB can be hard to find. Dan Hanzus found five of the league's best, including the Cowboys' Kyle Orton and the Bears' Jason Campbell.

Retired quarterback Jon Kitna is now teaching math at a high school in Washington.

Seau's suicide prompts worries about post-NFL life

Tony Romo was flattered by the compliments of Troy Aikman, who believes (seriously) Romo is a better player than he was. But Romo made it clear Tuesday he doesn't see himself in Aikman's class.

Cowboys active in free agency despite cap penalty

Cowboys agree with QB Orton, CB Carr and 2 others

AP source: Cowboys agree with QB Orton, CB Carr

AP source: Cowboys, QB Orton agree to 3-year deal

Where will Peyton Manning land? Its anyone's guess at this point. But according to Michael Fabiano, the big fantasy winner of the Manning sweepstakes will be the wide receivers on his future team.

2012 NFL Free Agents List

All-Pro Nicks joins Bucs, others stay put

2011 NFL Free Agents List

AP Sources: Cowboys, Redskins have cap reduced

The free-agency period will include big-money, big-name signings, but as Jason La Canfora writes, the true value will be in finding the underrated high-quality players.

Remember when it was a no-brainer to take a running back in Round 1 of your fantasy draft? Michael Fabiano channels Jedi Master Yoda to change the way owners approach their draft strategy.

NFL Comeback Player of the Year

Chad Ochocinco reached the playoffs twice during his 10 seasons with the Bengals, but sharing the building with an amped-up Tom Brady has served as yet another lesson for the receiver in the Patriot Way.