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Gil Brandt: QB hunt isn't easy (with comments on Freeman)

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000335344/article/mark-sanchez-blaine-gabbert-show-quarterback-hunt-isnt-easy Saw this posted by Tog on the insider board.  Josh FreemanDrafted No. 17 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009What went wrong: Freeman led the Bucs to a 10-6 record in 2010, throwing 25 touchdown passes against just six interceptions -- and never got back to those heights again. After struggling to an 0-3 record to start the 2013 season -- completing just 45.7 percent of his passes for 571 yards and connecting for just two scores -- he was released by the Buccaneers. Freeman signed with the Vikings but never amounted to much in Minnesota, making just one start shortly after joining the team: a dreadful 190-yard outing in a loss to the New York Giants.Freeman is big, strong and athletic; he has a good arm and can scramble. That said, he does not have good mechanics or accuracy. When the Vikings came to Dallas in November, I talked to Freeman -- who was in street clothes -- for about 30 minutes, and it didn't look like his mind was on football. I think Minnesota made a huge mistake in starting Freeman against the Giants so quickly; I don't think he was prepared.Is there hope? When Freeman was jettisoned by the Bucs, ending a rocky relationship, I thought he still had a chance to do something in the NFL, because he did have some talent. But I think I was wrong about him. I'm not sure if he has the desire to get better. At this point, I think Vince Young, who is out of football altogether, is better than him. I'm not sure if Freeman will get another chance in the league, though I could see someone bringing him into camp on a minimum salary.

 
Posted : Mar. 19, 2014 8:11 pm
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