Comments on: Extending Freeman Would Disrespect Schiano

By: SeanyMac in SC

SeanyMac in SC — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:07:35 +0000

Just like Tony “Oh no” Romo, Freeman is good enough to break your heart. I hope 2013 is the year Freeman takes it to the next level, or he is done with the Bucs.

By: BucFan20

BucFan20 — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:15:42 +0000

The fact is we know he is going to be here next year. Most of our problem is he does not seem to change. Still can’t read a defense. Colin reads now and takes what they give him now. Some say he is a second year QB. Well he is a rookie as far as on the field NFL starter. And a short time at that. Josh should be able toread and take what they give him. Do we expext him to make every play? No. But. He still stares down receivers. I remember one game Underwood was wide open in the middle with VJ open down field. But as usual Freeman was locked in (in this case) with Williams on the sideline. Of course he was covered. Freeman got pissed again! Open lanes he does not run. Off target with passes. If other fans can’t figure out after over 56 starts why we think he gets one more try or he should be done. Well I guess you want to wait and hope some day just maybe he will change. And will get us to the big dance.

By: PRBucFan

PRBucFan — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:42:08 +0000

That’s not true fandom

By: bucrightoff

bucrightoff — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:38:53 +0000

I will stop cheering for the Bucs if they acquire Tebow. He hasn’t proved he can quarterback at a CFL calibre level. Do not want.

By: PRBucFan

PRBucFan — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:36:23 +0000

Bull Crap, with the recent play of Josh you would have difficulty not finding someone that can compete with him.

That’s how terrible his play was.

By: thegregwitul

thegregwitul — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:44:37 +0000

I think Alex Smith has reached his ceiling with the 49ers and Matt Flynn played one good game with the Packers. Now, Flynn might still be a talent worth taking a chance on, but Miami passed on him and Russell Wilson beat him for the starting job right out of camp, so for all we know, he could be a Rob Johnson in waiting (remember, before Rob Johnson collected a Super Bowl ring with the Bucs, he was acquired by the Buffalo Bills with high hopes off of essentially one good start in Jacksonville).

Tim Tebow would be intriguing if he was actually given a chance to play. I don’t think he’s much of a passer, and honestly, the key to beating Tebow is dropping players in coverage and forcing him to make a decision without rushing him, as Tebow seems to be a lot better when he doesn’t have to ‘think’ on the field and can rely on instinct. He’s unlikely to be the answer, and probably isn’t going to be brought in because he attracts too much unwanted attention.

I don’t know who else is out there that can seriously be brought in to ‘push’ Josh Freeman. I can’t see Dominik/Schiano drafting a QB in this draft, and even if they do, it would likely be in the later round and for developmental purposes as opposed to really challenging Freeman.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:32:42 +0000

To Kennedy: If we brought in Smith and he won the job, there are plenty of teams with QB issues that would trade for Freeman after training camp before the trade dead line. So now you get real, dude!

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:29:01 +0000

There is competition out there. It just depends on how far the Bucs are willing to go to get it. Alex Smith had one of the top passer ratings in the NFL before he got hurt and now he is sitting on the bench. If QB is the top position on any team, than why not do what you can to bring in such competition to better solidify the top NFL spot (The QB). Alex Smith would be top tier competition for Freeman. The question is, would Freeman be able to compete with Smith and would the Bucs be willing to give up what it would take to get him?

By: flmike

flmike — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:41:38 +0000

@Skam
Seriously?
One of the options of the read option is the actual proper execution of throwing a football, that is one club Timmy doesn’t have in his bag.

If anyone thinks Alex Smith is going to sign somewhere as backup competition to an entrenched starter, you’re crazy.

By: kennedy

kennedy — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:35:50 +0000

Smith and Flynn are under contract. We’re not trading for either of those guys, and the organization isn’t paying Freeman $8 million and change next year to ride the bunch. GET REAL PEOPLE

By: pewterpirate99

pewterpirate99 — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:29:21 +0000

@Capt. Edward

Exactly what I am thinking…..how do we know that the so called “rock star” isn’t working out a deal to trade a pick for another quarter back off another team. Like Matt Flynn. Man would that piss off all the Freeman lovers that think he’s so great.

By: Skam

Skam — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:27:52 +0000

Alex Smith and Matt Flynn are two quarterbacks ‘lying around’ that may be worth considering. Tebow is probably worth looking at if we want to try the read-option that seems to be working so well lately.