Dolphins to sign QB Josh Freeman per Barry Jackson

Interesting....

 

Camp body I presume? Worth a shot to see if he can beat out Matt Moore.

 

"Dolphins sign Josh Freeman

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 2, 2015, 6:33 PM EDT

AP

Josh Freeman, the quarterback who rapidly went from one of the most promising young players in the NFL to a major disappointment, is getting another shot.

The Dolphins have agreed to a one-year contract with Freeman, according to Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report.

Freeman was the Buccaneers’ first-round draft pick in 2009, and quickly made the Bucs’ decision to draft him look brilliant. In 2010, Freeman threw 25 touchdown passes and just six interceptions.

But his play declined after that, there was talk that he didn’t get along with new coach Greg Schiano and his staff, and the Bucs traded Freeman to the Vikings during the 2013 season. Freeman quickly became the starter in Minnesota, but he was a disaster and was benched after his first game.

Last year Freeman was out of the NFL after the Giants cut him following a brief period on their offseason roster. Now the Dolphins will give him another chance to show he belongs. This may be his last chance."
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/02/dolphins-sign-josh-freeman/

 

Why not? Let's see what happens.

 

Didn't we just resign Moore? So I guess it's a battle for QB2

 

I didn't even know he was in for a visit.

 

He has the tools to be a nfl qb, question always work ethic and attitude.

To me, a good roll of the dice, if he beats out MMoore we probably can trade MMoore

Hmm, wonder if he was Hickey's "guy" in Tampa?

 

Freeman's season in 2010 was better than any season Tannehill's had to date. Just about everything else he's done has been worse than anything Tannehill's done to date.

 

My first reaction was "Whaaaaaattt???"

But it makes sense as a no guarantee chance to compete with Moore as QB2. I'm in favor.

 

I guess it's good to have competition for the backup spot, but I frankly don't expect much from him.

 

Camp arm .We always have one.And he gets a chance to showcase his skills to other teams .There are always injuries and he is a veteran.

 

We finally have our replacement to Marino!!!

 

Didn't we literally just re-sign Matt Moore?

 

I can't believe it's been six years since he was drafted. Doesn't seem that long. It is strange how far he's fallen since then, but who knows? Maybe a change of scenery on a new team could help him. Tampa isn't exactly the best place to get your career going in a positive direction. Who knows?

 

He has an issue...in his respiratory area.

He tends to breathe in stuff he shouldn't.

..and let's just say the cocaine Cowboys made sure it was plentiful in Miami...

It's coke..he's had a coke problem.

 

Poor guy....



Luckily, there are no illegal drugs in Miami.........

 

Dolphins must believe he's off drugs to do this.

Honestly tho it's not a bad thing as someone pointed out in Club it gives the receiver depth chart a chance during camp and preseason to actually put something on tape, since Freeman can actually get the ball to them.

I do wonder what this means for their interest in Connor Halliday tho.

 

Gotta be trading Matt Moore...the classic safety net move we saw with Cameron.

 

Since Moore was free to sign with any team in the NFL and yet decided to sign with the Dolphins for a greatly reduced contract, compared to what he was paid the past three seasons. It would appear there wasn't much interest in Moore from other NFL teams when they could have signed him without having to give up a draft pick for him.

So even if Freeman were come in and beat out Moore for the backup QB position, which I seriously doubt, I really don't see any NFL team giving up a draft pick for Moore. In fact if a very below average Freeman were to beat out Moore, that would lessen the value of Moore IMO.

 

he said he took less money and had offers and there is always a chance something happens in preseason , players get hurt and teams get desperate

 

It's a meh move.

 

Ill have Hickey give you a shout next time.

 

I'm just glad we have our next great QB. We can finally stop making Tannehill sucks threads bc he'll be gone.

 

Who will be gone? Tannehill?

 

I wouldn't predict either way. Josh Freeman's first year was insanity...and he had some other good years mixed in there. If whatever ailed him is cured/gone...who knows.

Maybe Freeman wins the job (eventually), Tannehill is let go, signs with the Patriots and continues their streak with them...some nightmares DO come true.

 

It could be he will compete for the third QB spot as well. It doesn't mean he is in direct competition with Moore.

 

Watch out Tanny.......

 

You have GOT to be kidding me. Are we really going to have the Freeman Brigade crowing about him starting now?

Josh Freeman is hot garbage.

 

I don't know if "hot garbage" is the right way to describe him... I'd say he is/was damaged goods, with a potentially high ceiling. I think he could be good depth if his act has straighten out. I don't think anyone is going to be clamoring for him to start.

 

Wanna bet?

 

From the responses in this thread from a couple posters, I'd expect the first "bad" game Tannehill has, there will be cries to start Freeman. Or, when Freeman looks like the greatest ever in preseason playing third string scrubs...

 

Just you wait. Only thing needed is for Freeman to show some flashes in the pre-season games and you'll get people calling for him to start without a doubt. If Tannehill has a hiccup early, all hell will break loose.

 

It's really crazy. Dude had one year. Then flopped in Minnesota, where he was competing against who, Tavaris Jackson? Then he was cut by the Giants, and was out of the league last year. Why people would think that he's anything more than hot garbage at this point is beyond me.

 

Dat one year doe!

 

anyone remember our preseason last year ? seth lobato ? problem fixed, another reliable arm for preseason games, at least thats what you could expect from him against 3rd stringers with his resume......best case scenario he beats out moore for the backup job, which would save some money, imo.....i doubt we keep 3 QB's

 

some of you guys really think he is going to unseat tanny? Are you for real?

 

You're new, so you don't know, but there's a very vocal but very minority contingent on here that think Tannehill is hot garbage.

Most of us assume the members of that contingent are either closet Jets fans or have never actually watched football before.

 

You won't see me clamor for him to start, I'm just saying you never know. If his head is on straight...

As of this year RT is the guy. He's not elite, which I think is the ONLY situation where it's unfathomable to think a replacement would be possible. I'm a big fan of his, but players come and go.

I seriously doubt he can beat out RT, just not ruling anything out.