Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk just broke the official numbers for Devonta Freeman’s $41.25 million contract extension which gives us a chance to look at it and offer some thoughts. Overall I like the contract for Freeman which I think is an excellent illustration of how to use contract structures to get over the […]
The Atlanta Falcons’ accomplishments this season were a testament to their success in drafts over the last few years. From Devonta Freeman and Jake Mathews to Desmond Trufant and Vic Beasley, General Manager Thomas Dimitrioff and his staff have done a solid job under the draft-and-develop philosophy. As the Falcons now attempt to move past […]
[adsenseyu1] According to Adam Schefter of ESPN the Buccaneers have released QB Josh Freeman after weeks of a pretty toxic situation following the benching of the young QB. Filed to ESPN: Bucs have released QB Josh Freeman. Bucs tried to trade him but couldn’t. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 3, 2013 As a vested veteran […]
[adsenseyu1] Sports Illustrated’s Jim Trotter reported today that the Buccaneers have fined QB Josh Freeman and could be looking to suspend Freeman, who the Buccaneers clearly do not want around the team anymore. Under the terms of the CBA an NFL team has the right to suspend a player for up to 4 games for […]
[adsenseyu1] With Josh Freeman’s benching official we now turn some attention to possible landing spots for the QB. Right off the bat I do feel that the Buccaneers really mishandled the situation. If they were this down on Freeman to bench him this quickly they should have explored the trade market months ago when he […]
[adsenseyu1] According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have benched starting QB Josh Freeman in favor of rookie Mike Glennon following a terrible 0-3 start and poor QB play. Based on reading tweets during Sunday’s game against New England it seemed as if the Buccaneers were prepared to make the switch in […]
[adsenseyu1] According to CBS Sports Jason LaCanfora Buccaneers starting QB Josh Freeman is expected to ask the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a trade. Freeman has struggled to earn the confidence of his head coach and there seemed to be a growing rift following the week 1 loss to the New York Jets in which Freeman […]