Josh Freeman's Crazy Season

     The Josh Freeman saga did not last long, but while in progress this saga was a roller coaster ride that the media thrived on. As usual, the controversial situation stemmed from the quarterback of a struggling team, because as everyone knows when a team is winning everything off the field does not matter. Freeman led the Buccaneers to an abysmal 0 and 3 start and  he was fighting for his job. After his coach brought him into his office and explained that the team was going to bench Freeman all hell broke loose.

     Freeman then made the worst move possible and voiced his frustration to the media in a hour long interview air on ESPN. In this interview Freeman describe the lack of skill that his back up (and now Bucs starting QB) had and how he did not give his team the best chance to win. Then one week later news was leaked that Freeman was involved in the National Football Leagues drug abuse program. Normally this is supposed to be confidential information and we may never know how the information was leaked, but it sure did not help Freeman's reputation from the media.

     So how can Freeman save face when it comes to his shredded reputation? Freeman has already taken the biggest step in the process; leaving the situation. He requested his immediate release from the team, which he was later granted. Freeman left the Buccaneers and signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings soon after. So what can he do in his new situation to help himself. The first and most important job he has is to SHUT THE HELL UP. The only reason Freeman is in this situation is his mouth. Obviously every player feels they should be the starter, but few are stupid enough to tell the media of the locker room troubles that it is causing. The media will use that information to destroy you and possibly your career. Also, he must not allow his role on the team to effect his demeanor. He is now in a three way battle for the Viking's QB spot. If for some reason he does not earn the job, he must not show his frustration, but rather show that he is working harder.

     As far as the drug abuse program information being leaked; this is just a case of bad luck. The media should never have had access to this information. However, this just means that Freeman just has to show that he is doing everything in his ability to fix his issues. Then Josh can worry about accomplishing the ultimate cure for off the field issues, which is winning. When you win, the fans and media don't care if your a priest or a criminal, all they care is that you are good at your job.