QB Mike Glennon named Tampa Bay starter, QB Josh Freeman released

[flaccopoe]

Anyone here actually seen him play in college or preseason?

[Puntit]

It's official. Freeman wants OUT. The Bucs are open to trade offers. 

Well, considering Sanchez, Weeden and Tebow are also all presumably available with starter experience (Tebow, though the worst football player of these, could put the most butts in the seats), I don't see many takers for Freeman barring an injury in the next week or two.

 

I still think a trade of Freeman for Sanchez, both with the understanding that they were being brought in as the backup, would be the right move for both teams, both players and both rookie starting QBs. I'm just saying.

[BMORElegacy]

Well, considering Sanchez, Weeden and Tebow are also all presumably available with starter experience (Tebow, though the worst football player of these, could put the most butts in the seats), I don't see many takers for Freeman barring an injury in the next week or two.

 

I still think a trade of Freeman for Sanchez, both with the understanding that they were being brought in as the backup, would be the right move for both teams, both players and both rookie starting QBs. I'm just saying.

Nobody wants Freeman with his current contract number. 

[BMORElegacy]

Anyone here actually seen him play in college or preseason?

He played us this preseason. 

[flaccopoe]

He played us this preseason. 

 

How'd he do?

[Puntit]

Nobody wants Freeman with his current contract number. 

And nobody wants Sanchez with his current number. So its a perfect swapping situation. Each team eats the deal it made and both starts fresh with a different guy.

[BMORElegacy]

How'd he do?

I don't remember anything spectacular. It was the first preseason game. The only thing that stuck out in my mind was how good our new look D was and Joe's bad interception to Danny Gorrer.

[T3hRaven]

It's getting real, Freeman has issued a statement on his alleged drug use.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/30/josh-freeman-statement/

[flaccopoe]

Lucky Glennon.  He has 2 weeks to work out his kinks.

[JO_75]

Nobody wants Freeman with his current contract number. 

 

That isn't stopping the Bucs from trying to trade him. The latest is now they are ramping up efforts and talking to every team in order to trade Freeman. 

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/01/bucs-ramping-up-efforts-to-move-josh-freeman/

[T3hRaven]

The drama escalates.  Freeman was fined twice by the team in the last month.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/03/josh-freeman-fined-twice-by-buccaneers-in-past-month/

[Mt. Crushmore]

The drama escalates.  Freeman was fined twice by the team in the last month.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/03/josh-freeman-fined-twice-by-buccaneers-in-past-month/

 

They really need to just cut him.

[JO_75]

Josh Freeman has been released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/03/buccaneers-cut-the-cord-release-josh-freeman/

 

 

MOD Note: To contain everything in one thread, I re-named the title so we can talk about Glennon starting while also talking about Freeman being released.

[sliceanddic3]

They really need to just cut him.

Dang man, good call haha

[Guest Moderator 6]

And people thought Freeman was better than Flacco...

[T3hRaven]

It's about time.  This was certainly one of the worst handled situations I've seen in a while.

 

I feel bad for Revis.  He thought he was leaving the circus when he got off of the Jets.

[hawkprey]

I'm gonna say what we're all thinking - the Bucs drafted Glennon hoping he would be the next Flacco.

[redravenfan]

Jaguars line one for Josh freeman ..... Glennon reminds me of Flacco just not as good

[T3hRaven]

Just because Glennon is about the same size as Flacco doesn't mean the comparison is valid.  Flacco is an elite arm talent, Glennon isn't anywhere close to him in arm strength and ability.  Not saying he can't be a good QB, but the comparison is as valid as someone comparing Geno Smith to RGIII.

[Mt. Crushmore]

Just because Glennon is about the same size as Flacco doesn't mean the comparison is valid.  Flacco is an elite arm talent, Glennon isn't anywhere close to him in arm strength and ability.  Not saying he can't be a good QB, but the comparison is as valid as someone comparing Geno Smith to RGIII.

 

But they're the same size!

[Cville-Raven]

Glennon reminds me of Matt Ryan.

[Cville-Raven]

Steelers should sign freeman

[SeaHawk]

Steelers should sign freeman

 

I agree with this. With that horrible O-Line in Crapsburgh, who knows how long Rapistburger will last?? They need a serviceable backup who can fill in and help out when called on.

[Mt. Crushmore]

I can see the Packers picking Freeman up  to backup Rodgers.

[T3hRaven]

Glennon reminds me of Matt Ryan.

 

He lacks Ryans' awareness.  Ryan is not an elite arm, but he understands the game and generally has a decent understanding of where the ball should go.  Granted, he's effective because of his elite weapons, which are bested only by Peyton Manning's, but he's probably the best QB who isn't an elite arm talent in the league.  Matt Ryan is what a high achieving game manager looks like, but that doesn't mean he's a bad QB.

[GrimCoconut]

Honestly, if he cleared waivers I'd sign him on a minimum deal

[Mt. Crushmore]

Honestly, if he cleared waivers I'd sign him on a minimum deal

 

Same.

[redravenfan]

after last night the bills may sign him depending on how long E.J. Manuel is going to be out

[Purple Punishment]

Freeman to the Vikings as per SNF

[T3hRaven]

I'm not convinced that Freeman is a step up on what they already have.