Comments on: Bucs Player Grades – Josh Freeman http://thepewterplank.com/2010/01/11/bucs-player-grades-josh-freeman/ A Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Mike J http://thepewterplank.com/2010/01/11/bucs-player-grades-josh-freeman/comment-page-1/#comment-751 Mike J Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:21:34 +0000 http://thepewterplank.com/?p=1268#comment-751 Accuracy is something cannot be taught, but it can be learned, though rarely to the franchise QB level. The lack, however, in this case may have been largely a function of lack of familiarity with the targets; that takes time to develop. How often did we read, "Antonio Bryant did not practice today because" of a hurt eyebrow or whatever.& he was the team's #1 WR. I am not ready to declare Freeman the savior, but we knew when he was drafted that he would take time. How will he perform when he is 25?? That's the question we must keep in mind. Accuracy is something cannot be taught, but it can be learned, though rarely to the franchise QB level. The lack, however, in this case may have been largely a function of lack of familiarity with the targets; that takes time to develop. How often did we read, “Antonio Bryant did not practice today because” of a hurt eyebrow or whatever.& he was the team’s #1 WR.
I am not ready to declare Freeman the savior, but we knew when he was drafted that he would take time. How will he perform when he is 25?? That’s the question we must keep in mind.

]]> By: flboy84 http://thepewterplank.com/2010/01/11/bucs-player-grades-josh-freeman/comment-page-1/#comment-750 flboy84 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:36:10 +0000 http://thepewterplank.com/?p=1268#comment-750 "The combination of the two with some accuracy is a deadly weapon." Ryan Leaf had the height and arm as well, so I'd warn not to get too caught up in his physical traits. LOL There is a lot to like about 5, and when he improves his accuracy and starts to understand the mental aspects of the position (reads, check-downs, etc.) I think he can flourish. I'm with you in not being the happiest when he was drafted, but I'm hoping he proves us wrong. “The combination of the two with some accuracy is a deadly weapon.” Ryan Leaf had the height and arm as well, so I’d warn not to get too caught up in his physical traits. LOL

There is a lot to like about 5, and when he improves his accuracy and starts to understand the mental aspects of the position (reads, check-downs, etc.) I think he can flourish. I’m with you in not being the happiest when he was drafted, but I’m hoping he proves us wrong.

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