Royce Freeman Appreciation Thread

[Draft Crazy]

Seemed like it was only a matter of time. I hope he lands elsewhere soon and wish him nothing but the best. He was a true professional here in his 3rd year. A guy who basically does everything well but nothing great. Not playing special teams cost him a 4th year in Denver. Someone will sign him.

 

[Duffman]

I wonder if he’ll end like Devonte Booker where he goes to a new team and looks way better than he did here.

 

[Draft Crazy]

You mean like Isaiah McKenzie too?

 

[Draft Crazy]

I actually feel like Freeman's career has been in sort of a weird situation. Is he elite? No. Was he maybe overdrafted based off a great college career because of being a 4 year starter at a prominent school? Yes.

But when he had his opportunity he did just fine. He proved he can play in the NFL, but he was also stuck in a situation where we were struggling on offense and a big part of that is the OL and we were upgrading. Freeman would probably be a decent #2 RB, but we upgraded with Gordon in which we still had Lindsay as our #2, then with Gordon having 1 year left on his contract we spent a high pick on a good looking rookie named Javontae Williams. Without playing special teams he just kind of god shoved out the door as we really put a strong focus into the RB the last two year in FA and the draft.

3 years ago we have Freeman and Lindsay in which appeared to maybe be thunder and lightning. Now they are both off the roster. IF we had a really good #1 on a long term contract, Freeman could still be here. But he has a lot of factors that just didn't go his way to stick around here for a 4th season.

 

[fightinredantz]

He is a lot like Booker I think. Did well while he was here, but we were always looking for something more.

Good luck to him.

 

[Draft Crazy]

Booker last 1 more year then Freeman because? He can play special teams.

 

[listopencil]

Freeman isn't a bad player, he just isn't a playmaker. He's going to get whatever the playcall and the blocking allow. I think he improved during his time here and he was effective when called upon in spot duty. I wish him well unless he plays against us.

 

[Draft Crazy]

Carolina Panthers have claimed Royce Freeman off waivers. Good place for him to go.

 

[SpringStein]

Good luck to him in Carolina

 

[fightinredantz]

He can probably contribute there behind McCaffery.

 

[Speardog_Atlas]

Always liked Royce. I think he will do very well for the Panthers this year and he is a good fit for that offense.

 

[Speardog_Atlas]

Ravens, Raiders wanted Royce Freeman before Panthers claimed RB​

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/mar...cerning-news-for-fed/ar-AAO43Pg?ocid=msedgntp

With J.K. Dobbins out for the season, the Ravens tried to claim Royce Freeman (Twitter link via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com). Ditto for the Raiders, Yates hears, but the Panthers ultimately nabbed Freeman on Thursday thanks to their higher waiver priority.

Complete Article: Ravens, Raiders wanted Royce Freeman before Panthers claimed RB

 

[Draft Crazy]

Sheldon Richardson declared.

 

[Mingo]

Sheldon Richardson declared.

like when you say "I declare" in a falsetto voice and a southern accent?

 

[listopencil]

like when you say "I declare" in a falsetto voice and a southern accent?

No, that would be 'I do decla-are.'

 

[CEH]

like when you say "I declare" in a falsetto voice and a southern accent?