The 2013 season started out badly with the Buccaneers losing their first 8 games. QB Josh Freeman was abruptly released after game 3 and rookie QB Mike Glennon finished the season. The running game was atrocious with no running back getting over 550 yards. The passing game was highlighted by WR Vincent Jackson and UDFA TE Tim Wright. 18 players finished the season on IR including G Carl Nicks, WR Mike Williams, RBs Doug Martin and Mike James, and TEs Tom Crabtree and Luke Stocker. The offense turned out to be the 11th worst in Buccaneers history based on yardage per play.