Bucs reportedly won't re-sign Freeman

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Tampa Bay Bucs reportedly won't extend Freeman

By Kevin Patra NFL.com

Published: January 7, 2013 at 4:18 AM
Modified: January 7, 2013 at 4:40 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not plan on extending quarterback Josh Freeman's contract this offseason, reports Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.

The four-year pro will play out his rookie contract in the 2013 season as the team determines if he is its quarterback of the future.

Freeman set franchise records for passing yards (4,065) and touchdowns (27) in 2012, but was wildly inconsistent. He showed flashes of brilliance in the Bucs' 6-4 start that had them in the playoff discussion, but his play disintegrated down the stretch, including two four-interception disasters, as the team went 1-5.

The proverbial lame-duck quarterback was drafted before coach Greg Schiano took over, so there is no inherent loyalty involved. The Bucs also want to avoid a crippling financial mistake a la the New York Jets' $40 million contract extension for quarterback Mark Sanchez.

If Freeman's inconsistency continues to outweigh his athleticism and the positives he brings to the game, the Bucs can move on without repercussion. If he rights the ship, they can either sign him to a new contract or place the franciche tag on him next offseason.

Follow Kevin Patra on Twitter @kpatra.

 

[Codeine Bryant]

No surprise. Down here on Tampa sports radio, they've said for weeks now that they're going to let Josh finish out the final year of his rookie contract before they reevaluate him and determine whether to offer him a multi-year contract or not.

Makes sense.

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

 

[Urahara_Kisuke]

Smart idea to wait........no need to rush.

 

[BAMBA]

I wish the Jets' had taken a similar approach with Sanchez.

 

[Mr swag]

LOL why won't they.

Jerry jones would tho

 

[kevin arnold]

Let him go now...

Come on home to Kansas city brother

 

[malbaker86]

As they should. No need to "out bid" yourself in a QB who was pretty terrible down the stretch this season and has had hot and cold seasons

 

[gho3st]

@ all you niccas co-signing the short leash they givin Freeman.

 

[who_better_than_me]

He'd look good with a star on his helmet.

 

[WC_Wolfpak]

He'd look good with a star on his helmet.

Wouldnt matter though. Romo still gonna be leading that team to mediocrity.

 

[Huellz Santana]

He'd look good with a star on his helmet.

from one overrated interception throwing qb to another

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[TheGreatShowtime]

He'll ball out next season and then they'll franchise him

 

[NYC Rebel]

LOL @ Greg Schiano
He's going to be the ruin of that team.


@Jamieduke: I guess the college hip-hip-harray wore off in Tampa.

 

[FaTaL]

Did they just say he's athletic