BeastMode54 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Not really surprising. I know a lot of you here wanted Freeman in the draft to begin with. thoughts?
JStranger76 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Bowen was cut at the final cut downs, right? Or do you mean released from the practice squad?
Hossage Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 I'm happy. This rutsy nail is to you, marcus freeman.
BeastMode54 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Posted September 22, 2009 Bowen was cut at the final cut downs, right? Or do you mean released from the practice squad? He was released from the practice squad
JStranger76 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Yep, chris Brown just mentioned it. So much for the Bowen is gonna be a starter crowd.
The Big Cat Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 fwiw, a quick google search of Marcus Freeman brings up a youtube video with the caption reading: "could be a really good cover 2 will." Mmmmkay.
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Marcus Freeman (LB) Height: 6'0" Weight: 239 College: Ohio State Conference: Big 10 Hometown: Huber Heights, OH High School: Wayne View Combine Page >> Combine Results: 40 Yard Dash : 4.74 seconds Bench Press : 30.0 reps Vertical Jump : 37.0 inches Broad Jump : 113.0 inches 3 Cone Drill : 6.98 seconds 20 Yard Shuttle : 4.12 seconds Selected by: Chicago Bears Round: 5 Pick (Overall): 18 (154) Overview Teaming with middle linebacker James Laurinaitis, Freeman helped lead a defensive unit that has ranked among the nation's elite ever since he moved into the starting lineup as a sophomore. In his three years in the lineup, the Buckeyes have ranked fifth in scoring defense in 2006 (12.77 ppg), led the nation in total defense (233.0 ypg) and scoring defense (12.77 ppg) in 2007 and gave up just 293.77 yards per game while placing sixth nationally in scoring defense (13.92 ppg) during his senior campaign. While Freeman may not have garnered the national attention afforded Laurinaitis and cornerback Malcolm Jenkins, the OSU coaching staff regarded Freeman as its most important defensive player. He not only brought classic tackle technique, quickness, power and intelligence to the field, but he was also one of the most versatile linebackers in the country. During his career, Freeman has performed at all three linebacker positions, having also started on the strong side as a sophomore before establishing himself as the premier weak-side linebacker in the Big Ten Conference during his final two campaigns. Freeman was rated as one of the top three overall prospects in Ohio as a senior at Wayne High School, earning Parade All-American honors as a senior. The four-year starter was also a two-time All-Ohio first-team selection. As a senior, he recorded 127 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He also totaled 152 tackles, including 29 behind the line of scrimmage, and eight sacks as a junior. In addition to lettering in football, he competed in the 4x100-meter relay and threw the shot and discus for the school's track team. Freeman was the top recruit in Ohio State's 2004 class. He appeared mostly on special teams as a true freshman, posting four tackles (one solo). He was scheduled to be the top reserve at outside linebacker in 2005, but in the season opener vs. Miami (Ohio) he suffered a knee injury that would sideline him for the year, earning a medical hardship. In 2006, Freeman replaced a departed Bobby Carpenter at strong-side outside linebacker, starting 11 of the 13 games he played in. He finished tied for second on the team with 71 tackles (34 solos), adding one sack and 2.5 stops for loss. He intercepted a pair of passes and deflected six others. Looking to free up their fastest linebacker, Freeman shifted to the weak side upon the graduation of Larry Grant. He earned second-team All-Big Ten Conference honors in 2007, also picking up Academic All-Big Ten accolades. He registered a career-high 109 tackles (66 solos), second on a team that led the nation in total defense and scoring defense. His 9.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage and two forced fumbles saw the Buckeyes finish third in rush defense (82.85 ypg). Freeman was again named Academic All-Big Ten Conference and second-team All-Big Ten as a senior. He placed second on the team with 84 tackles (39 solos) while starting all 13 games from weak-side linebacker. He broke up four passes and recovered a fumble while also coming up with 3.5 sacks and 9.5 stops for loss. High School Attended Wayne (Huber Heights, Ohio) High School, where he was rated as one of the top three overall prospects in Ohio as a senior...Earned Parade All-American honors that season...The four-year starter was also a two-time All-Ohio first-team selection...As a senior, he recorded 127 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries...Also totaled 152 tackles, including 29 behind the line of scrimmage, and eight sacks as a junior...In addition to lettering in football, he competed in the 4x100-meter relay and threw the shot and discus for the school's track team. Analysis Positives: A bit shorter than scouts would like, but a well-built athlete with room for additional mass. ... Instinctive defender who flows to the ball quickly. ... Athletic enough to elude blockers and make plays at or near the line of scrimmage. ... Reliable open-field tackler. ... Breaks down well and can drive the ballcarrier into the ground. ... Good awareness and speed in coverage. ... Gets good depth on his drops. ... Reads the quarterback's eyes and closes quickly. ... Excellent special teams player. ... Tough and plays through pain. ... Solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Negatives: A bit smaller than scouts would like. ... Likes to avoid blockers rather than facing them up and struggles in disengaging. ... Lacks the bulk to hold up when targeted in the running game. ... Athletic in coverage, but seems content to allow the reception to be made and make a secure tackle, rather than breaking on the ball. ... Has struggled with durability: torn knee ligaments and a subsequent staph infection forced him to redshirt the 2005 season. Had his knee scoped following the 2007 season for a possible torn meniscus. Struggled through the 2008 season with a recurring ankle sprain. Injury Report 2005: Missed the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury vs. Miami (Ohio) in the season opener (9/03), as he developed staph infection that prevented him from returning to the field. 2007: Underwent arthroscopic knee surgery after the season to repair a meniscus tear. 2008: Hampered during parts of the season with a recurring ankle sprain. http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/profiles/mar...reeman?id=80642
seq004 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Not really surprising. I know a lot of you here wanted Freeman in the draft to begin with. thoughts? Solid move. I feel bad for Bowen trying to come back from injury, so I guess it just didn't work out for him this time around.
BillsFan74 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Not a bad move, I wanted Freeman in the draft anyway.
Fewell733 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 he was a guy I expected that we would draft until we picked up Nic Harris. Bowen seemed to never really recover all that speed from the brutal knee injury. I remember he was lighting it up in training camp last year before he went down.
Acantha Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Apparently there were lot of players we wanted to draft in the 5th round.
Coach Tuesday Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Apparently there were lot of players we wanted to draft in the 5th round. Yeah my thinking as well. Somehow the Bills extended the draft today and picked up two of the guys who were on their board.
Astrobot Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 With Freeman's signing, this brings to SEVEN players the Bills have on their roster from the Top 100 on DraftTek's Big Board, the NFL's highest number. Props to Russ Brandon and the staff. 23-Aaron Maybin 51-Eric Wood 54-Jamon Meredith 56-Marcus Freeman 57-Jairus Byrd 77-Andy Levitre 86-Shawn Nelson Astro
BuffaloBill Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 With Freeman's signing, this brings to SEVEN players the Bills have on their roster from the Top 100 on DraftTek's Big Board, the NFL's highest number. Props to Russ Brandon and the staff. 23-Aaron Maybin 51-Eric Wood 54-Jamon Meredith 56-Marcus Freeman 57-Jairus Byrd 77-Andy Levitre 86-Shawn Nelson Astro Lety's hope the youth movement continues to pay dividends.
seq004 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 With Freeman's signing, this brings to SEVEN players the Bills have on their roster from the Top 100 on DraftTek's Big Board, the NFL's highest number. Props to Russ Brandon and the staff. 23-Aaron Maybin 51-Eric Wood 54-Jamon Meredith 56-Marcus Freeman 57-Jairus Byrd 77-Andy Levitre 86-Shawn Nelson Astro I didn't get a text on Freeman. Do we get texts if someone is added to the PS?
sharper802 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 I am not the biggest fan of DJ but it would be unfair if he is not given the chance to see if the youth movement works under him.
John Cocktosten Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Great! The Bears, who play the exact same Defense as the Bills, are two LB's down and thought so much of Freeman that they never resigned him. Freeman, like most OSU LB's (insert PSU LB's too), capitalized on the weak ass Big Ten. I got a better idea, let's see what Andy Katzenmoyer is doing!
el Tigre Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 I like this move. I liked Freeman in college,even tho he's a buckeye. Could be a nice fit in this D.
bills_red Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Great! The Bears, who play the exact same Defense as the Bills, are two LB's down and thought so much of Freeman that they never resigned him. Freeman, like most OSU LB's (insert PSU LB's too), capitalized on the weak ass Big Ten. I got a better idea, let's see what Andy Katzenmoyer is doing! You hate the Big Ten don't you?
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