Around the NFL Week 5

SmootSmack · 10-03-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

As to the Freeman thing, John Clayton always struck me as an "up and up guy". I have to believe he reported it thinking he was getting substantive news from a reliable source about possible reasons for Freeman's benching (As in, "Okay JC, here's the inside scoop - you didn't hear it from me but -- the real reason Freeman's on the sidelines is related to the same reasons he has been in the NFL's drug testing program for the last year. I've seen him submitting to the testing.").

It seems to me Clayton was likely played a little in this matter. Makes me wonder if he may be a little upset about that.

Wait, I think I missed something. What happened with Clayton?

JoeRedskin · 10-03-2013, 01:42 PM

Wasn't it Clayton who broke the story on Freeman's drug testing? If not, then just ignore my previous post.

SmootSmack · 10-03-2013, 01:48 PM

Oh I thought it was Mortensen, actually

JoeRedskin · 10-03-2013, 01:50 PM

Sorry, it was Mortensen not Clayton. Again, though, Mortensen's got a pretty solid rep too. Hard to see him just playing the rumour monger.

Chico23231 · 10-03-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I don't see Freeman's side having any incentive to devalue him

Well a couple things struck me one being he would get paid in full and he could then chose a team to sign with whether it be right away or on his own terms in the offseason. Maybe wait it out after being cut and if schianasshole is fired, could help his value. And the other thing was freeman didn't seem pissed about that leaked information. I would be.

And to your point, if they are trying to trade him, why would schiano de value him as well? Apparently most teams were called by the bucs.

It's all strange

Chico23231 · 10-03-2013, 02:22 PM

Well freeman got his release

SmootSmack · 10-03-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Well a couple things struck me one being he would get paid in full and he could then chose a team to sign with whether it be right away or on his own terms in the offseason. Maybe wait it out after being cut and if schianasshole is fired, could help his value. And the other thing was freeman didn't seem pissed about that leaked information. I would be.

And to your point, if they are trying to trade him, why would schiano de value him as well? Apparently most teams were called by the bucs.

It's all strange

He seemed pissed to me. Either way, agree it's all strange

GTripp0012 · 10-03-2013, 02:45 PM

The most significant thing here is that the Bucs are a really, really good defensive team with a lot of offensive skill talent that bungled its quarterback situation like amateurs. As poor as Freeman played as weak a prospect as Glennon is, it's hard to argue that even a maligned coach like Rex Ryan would have this team sitting at 2-2 and in the mix.

Just a really poor job of coaching and preparing the players to play.

DynamiteRave · 10-03-2013, 02:50 PM

Going, going, gone.

Josh Freeman Released by Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Bleacher Report

skinsfaninok · 10-03-2013, 03:00 PM

^wonder if anyone will take him>?

MTK · 10-03-2013, 03:12 PM

Given the horrible quality of QBs in the league Freeman will definitely find work.

Chico23231 · 10-03-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

^wonder if anyone will take him>?

If your in Jacksonville, what is the argument not to bring him in? Gabbert is not NFL ready, Henne not exactly lighting it up. Freeman would be an immediate upgrade.

DynamiteRave · 10-03-2013, 03:25 PM

Jax is hurting in the worst kind of way. If they continue down this route, no way that team doesn't fold and have to move.

They at least need to figure out a QB who can move the ball around. Seriously can't hurt with Freeman.

skinsfaninok · 10-03-2013, 03:36 PM

^ gabbert wil never be ready

skinsfaninok · 10-03-2013, 03:37 PM

jags will draft Bridgewater im sure

ags GM Dave Caldwell said RB Maurice Jones-Drew and LB Paul Posluszny are "not going anywhere."

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10-03-2013, 01:50 PM	#49
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Around the NFL Week 5 Sorry, it was Mortensen not Clayton. Again, though, Mortensen's got a pretty solid rep too. Hard to see him just playing the rumour monger. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

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GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Around the NFL Week 5 The most significant thing here is that the Bucs are a really, really good defensive team with a lot of offensive skill talent that bungled its quarterback situation like amateurs. As poor as Freeman played as weak a prospect as Glennon is, it's hard to argue that even a maligned coach like Rex Ryan would have this team sitting at 2-2 and in the mix. Just a really poor job of coaching and preparing the players to play. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

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10-03-2013, 03:25 PM	#58
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 37 Posts: 16,866	Re: Around the NFL Week 5 Jax is hurting in the worst kind of way. If they continue down this route, no way that team doesn't fold and have to move. They at least need to figure out a QB who can move the ball around. Seriously can't hurt with Freeman. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

10-03-2013, 03:36 PM	#59
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 35,993	Re: Around the NFL Week 5 ^ gabbert wil never be ready __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

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skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 35,993	Re: Around the NFL Week 5 jags will draft Bridgewater im sure ags GM Dave Caldwell said RB Maurice Jones-Drew and LB Paul Posluszny are "not going anywhere." __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

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