Freeman to Jackson working nicely
September, 19, 2012
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Pat Yasinskas | ESPN.com
It’s early yet, but Tampa Bay’s Josh Freeman is looking a lot more like the quarterback he was in 2010 than the one that struggled in 2011.
Part of the reason is he's having success throwing downfield. Freeman has completed 8 of 14 passes of 15 yards or more and is averaging 15.9 yards per attempt in those situations. He also has two touchdowns, one interception and a 99.8 Total QBR in those situations.
Last season, Freeman completed just 37.9 percent of passes in those situations. He averaged 9.5 yards per attempt with three interceptions, seven touchdowns and a 73.3 Total QBR.
The pickup of free-agent receiver Vincent Jackson might be a big part of the reason for Freeman’s improvement. Jackson is tied for the league lead with six receptions on passes that traveled 15 yards or more.
Part of the reason is he's having success throwing downfield. Freeman has completed 8 of 14 passes of 15 yards or more and is averaging 15.9 yards per attempt in those situations. He also has two touchdowns, one interception and a 99.8 Total QBR in those situations.
Last season, Freeman completed just 37.9 percent of passes in those situations. He averaged 9.5 yards per attempt with three interceptions, seven touchdowns and a 73.3 Total QBR.
The pickup of free-agent receiver Vincent Jackson might be a big part of the reason for Freeman’s improvement. Jackson is tied for the league lead with six receptions on passes that traveled 15 yards or more.
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Yasinskas joined ESPN.com in January 2008 after covering the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer for nine seasons. He began his journalism career with The Tampa Tribune in 1990.
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