Here’s a full recap of the introductory conference call new Vikings quarterback Josh Freeman and General Manager Rick Spielman held tonight after Freeman passed his physical.
Josh Freeman talking to the Twin Cities media for the first time as a Minnesota Viking. pic.twitter.com/sbTSNnh43Z
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GM Rick Spielman: Josh Freeman passes physical, Freeman officially signed…"Great opportunity presented itself, very excited to add him"
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Spielman: "We think Christian Ponder has bright future, Matt Cassel did great job vs PIT, I'm just trying to get the best 53 men on roster."
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Spielman: "We look at waiver wire every night, have had a lot of respect for Josh ever since the pre-draft process (of 2009)"
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When asked how Ponder's future could be bright if they're bringing another quarterback, Spielman said: "I won't deal in hypotheticals" #what
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Spielman: "We are going to get Josh Freeman ready to play."
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Spielman on Freeman: "He is very talented as a passer. He is a big QB with a strong arm that can do a lot of good things."
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Here's Freeman: "Pumped up to be a Viking, really excited to be a part of such a storied franchise."
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Freeman: "Obviously Greg Schiano didn't feel I was caliber of quarterback he wanted under center." Sounded a bit uncomfortable with question
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Freeman: "You're always surprised when youre released, not something I'm looking back on, want to do what I can to make this a better team."
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Freeman: "They've got a guy, they've got a chance where I can come in and learn the situation."
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Freeman: "Never did I feel I was the best player in could be in that situation (Tampa Bay)."
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But really, it was a lot of this.
Freeman and Spielman gave a lot of company lines…Spielman: Want best possible talent on roster. Freeman: Help team in whatever role I'm in
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