Freeman’s “Any Given Sunday Moment”
May 29th, 2011
So when did Josh Freeman begin commanding the respect that led to his current status of unquestioned leader of the Bucs?
TBO.com/Tampa Tribune beat writer Anwar Richardson offers up the answer, or at least Kellen Winsow’s take on the evolution.
Freeman helped erase a 13-point deficit at Miami. He led a go-ahead drive, running for 14 yards on first down and throwing to Winslow four times. Cadillac Williams scored on a 1-yard run to give the Bucs a 23-22 lead with 1:14 to play. The defense collapsed and the Bucs lost, 25-23.
Yet, that loss is when Freeman earned the leadership role on his team.
“We were driving the ball and it was like an ‘Any Given Sunday’ moment,” Winslow said. “He was like, ‘This is what I’m talking about. Let’s go. It’s us or them.’ I was like, ‘All right, this is the dude right here.’ “
Just more love and respect pouring in for Freeman. If you didn’t watch it yesterday, Joe highly recommends the recent Freeman video from Ch. 10.
For those nauseated because Joe published Winslow’s mere mention of the 2009 Miami loss, one of the great heinous Jim Bates Experiment collapses, Joe apologizes.
May 29th, 2011 at 8:45 am
Isn’t having a franchise Q.B. awsome!!!…..now for this stupid lockout!!
May 29th, 2011 at 8:52 am
A leader is born not made. Josh is a leader and he just naturally took over. Age has nothing to do with it, but as experience grows, so does the ability.
Now for the defense.
Joe you should lead the charge that the lockout violates our second amendment rights, the right to bear arms, Josh’s, and get this lockout finished.
May 29th, 2011 at 9:29 am
“He’s the dude. I’m not leaving him,” Winslow said. “If it’s my decision, I’m never leaving him. I want to play with him until he retires. I wouldn’t want to play with anybody else.”
May 29th, 2011 at 11:33 am
Freeman alone changes everything. He brings an element Yampa bay has never seen- the Franchise QB. If he is behind Center, you ALWAYS have a chance to win. To find his level of dedication, to go along with his talent, his the real amazing component.
I have been to a game in Buffalo, when Jim Kelly played there. I saw Elway. And I saw Brett Farve in his prime. The entire stadium had a different feel. The fans knew they would win! Or at least, they always felt they could win! Always. That is the new element here in Tampa. Even Last year, you began to believe it- Josh can win the game if he has the ball in his hands, and a Lil time left.
As exciting as this team is, it all starts with Josh. Great time to be a fan of this team
May 29th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
I hate the billionaires who are destroying the
American Middle Class but I love Josh Freeman…
“SPARTANS!!……IT IS US…OR THEM!”