The writing has been on the wall for the past few weeks and on Wednesday, the Buccaneers made it official. Quarterback Josh Freeman has been granted his release and is free to sign with any other team.
Freeman, the 17th overall pick in 2009 was expected to be the franchise quarterback for the Bucs. The idea of Freeman leaving Tampa Bay began over the offseason when Tampa Bay did not extend an offer sheet to Freeman whom was in the final year of his rookie contract.
Not only was Freeman not extended this offseason, but the Bucs also used the 73rd pick in the 2013 draft on quarterback Mike Glennon. The addition of Glennon had many skeptical about Freeman’s job security. The straw that may have broken the camel’s back may have been when Tampa Bay stripped Freeman of his captaincy before Week 1.
Reports had surfaced earlier in the week that Freeman was in stage one of the NFL’s drug program. Freeman had denied these reports, stating that he had a prescription for Adderall to treat his ADHD.
Freeman may get a chance with another team, in my opinion that chance may not come until next offseason when a team gives him a low risk-high reward type of contract. He is still only 25-years old and has shown some flashes of being an NFL caliber quarterback.
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Filed to ESPN: Bucs have released QB Josh Freeman. Bucs tried to trade him but couldn't.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 3, 2013
Freeman, the 17th overall pick in 2009 was expected to be the franchise quarterback for the Bucs. The idea of Freeman leaving Tampa Bay began over the offseason when Tampa Bay did not extend an offer sheet to Freeman whom was in the final year of his rookie contract.
Not only was Freeman not extended this offseason, but the Bucs also used the 73rd pick in the 2013 draft on quarterback Mike Glennon. The addition of Glennon had many skeptical about Freeman’s job security. The straw that may have broken the camel’s back may have been when Tampa Bay stripped Freeman of his captaincy before Week 1.
Reports had surfaced earlier in the week that Freeman was in stage one of the NFL’s drug program. Freeman had denied these reports, stating that he had a prescription for Adderall to treat his ADHD.
Freeman may get a chance with another team, in my opinion that chance may not come until next offseason when a team gives him a low risk-high reward type of contract. He is still only 25-years old and has shown some flashes of being an NFL caliber quarterback.
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