The Facts: Asked about his backup quarterback on Wednesday, Bucs GM Jason Licht told reporters: "We'd love to have Mike (Glennon) back in a perfect scenario." Don't plan on it. Set to hit free agency next month, Glennon already has a pair of teams zeroing in on his services. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that both the Jets and Bears have emerged as potential landing spots for the fifth-year passer.
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The 2013 third-round pick has thrown just 11 passes over the past two seasons after tallying 18 starts over his first two campaigns with the Bucs. As NFL.com notes, an extra-tall specimen at 6-7, Glennon offers teams a strong arm and moments of promise on film. He's far from perfect, but his rash of starts also came behind a Tampa line that was a train wreck before Winston arrived. The Bears and Jets make sense as potential suitors: Chicago is certain to part ways with Jay Cutler, while two of last year's arms -- Brian Hoyer and Matt Barkley -- are set to become free agents. New York, meanwhile, could use a veteran ahead of Bryce Petty and the tucked-away Christian Hackenberg. ... Stay tuned.