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Quarterback Rank: #21
Overall: #137
Freeman took a step back last season, seeing his numbers take a dip from his breakout '10 season. Sure, he threw for a few more yards and completed his passes at a little higher of a percentage but his interceptions were up and his touchdowns were down. Freeman threw 22 interceptions compared to just six the previous season. Freeman had seven games with multiple interceptions. He did manage to score 20 total touchdowns, though, having six multiple touchdown games and hit the 300-yard mark twice. Freeman is just 24 years old and has plenty of time to get things turned around from last season. He needs an upgrade at talent at receiver if he hopes to get his game going again. The Bucs lack some playmakers, which limits Freeman some. He forced a lot more passes last season as a result. Freeman is very talented. He has a great arm, can make plays with his feet and has the size and strength of Ben Roethlisberger. He can be erratic at times, but has shown in the past he can improve on that area of his game. He has the makeup of a premier NFL quarterback.
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Don't give up on Freeman just yet. His '10 season wasn't a fluke. We wouldn't consider him a No. 1 but a top backup capable of some spot starts for fantasy teams. He is another good buy-low candidate for fantasy teams. If he gets it going, which is very possible, he is capable of throwing for 4,000 yards and scoring 25 or so touchdowns. He has big potential. |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said QB Josh Freeman has lost 20 pounds this offseason in order to become more mobile. |
| Fantasy Impact: This is a good move for Freeman, who didn't utilize the running game quite as much last year. |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman said he thinks he struggled last season because he was trying to force throws and did not let the play come to him. Freeman said he has been working out with former NFL QB Chris Weinke this offseason to work on improving his play. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not sure if working with Weinke will improve his play. We'll see. |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman and the team are not interested in negotiating a new deal until at least 2013, according to his father, Ron Freeman, an agent for CAA who handles his son's contract. 'We haven't had any discussions about it,' Ron Freeman said. 'I think there's no rush. Obviously, we want to have something done by 2013. It's really kind of wait and see. I don't think either side feels like there's any reason to do something before then.' With the addition of WR Vincent Jackson and OG Carl Nicks, Freeman is eager to improve under new offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan. |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan said one of the reasons he took the job was the chance to work with QB Josh Freeman. |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman said he planned to talk with offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan Friday, Feb. 10, or Saturday, Feb. 11. |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman completed a career-high 62.8 percent of his passes this year; however, he threw 22 interceptions after throwing just six a season ago. |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman completed 31 of 45 passes for 274 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in the Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Freeman also actually led the team in rushing with 14 yards on three carries, and he lost a fumble. |
| Fantasy Impact: Freeman had a down year but is young enough to still become a big-time player in this league. |
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| Tampa Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman went 28-for-38 for 274 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers. He also rushed for four yards and one touchdown on six carries. |
| Fantasy Impact: Freeman actually performed pretty well for fantasy teams, padding his stats in a blowout. |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 23, and is considered probable for Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers. |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 22. |
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