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Raheem Morris said after the 24-0 loss to the Giants on Sunday that if he was to consider replacing Byron Leftwich as the starting quarterback, he might as welláreplace everyone. Everyone won't be replaced, but Leftwich will. In an abrupt about-face, Morris has changed his mind and will start backup Josh Johnson next Sunday against the Redskins. Leftwich wasn't even demoted to backup; he went all the way to the third, inactive position. Rookie Josh Freeman will move into the backup role against the Redskins. "We made that decision today (Monday)," Morris said at his afternoon press conference at One Buccaneer Place. "He (Johnson) provides some more options. I hate to make this about Byron. I looked Byron in the eye and he told me, 'Hey, I knew I had to get someáwins early.'" ...

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