Amidst mediocre quarterbacks all season, the Minnesota Vikings decided to fire Leslie Frazier after the team's 5-10-1 finish to the season, but reports have come out about members of the Vikings criticizing quarterback Josh Freeman for his questionable work ethic.
Freeman was one of three quarterbacks--including Christian Ponder and Matt Cassel--to play for the Vikings this season and he was an expensive signing by Minnesota after he was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers amidst huge controversy with the team.
Freeman looked unprepared in his only start for the Vikings in a 23-7 loss to the New York Giants on Oct. 21, and his teammates even said the quarterback didn't work to learn the offense.
"You could tell Josh did not know the offense," one anonymous Vikings player told USA Today of the week leading up to that New York tilt. "Practices did not really go that well that week. But coach Frazier was in the team meetings like, 'Oh, I think this is the best week of practice we've had all year.' And everyone's like, 'What? What are you talking about?'"
According to the report, four members of the Vikings told the publication that Freeman was frequently late to meetings, and was usually among one of the last players in the building. These same traits were reported during his time in Tampa Bay which eventually saw him lose his captaincy of the team before being granted his release.
Freeman was given a $3 million deal by the Vikings, and some members of the team saw the move to start him against the Giants as a desperation move to justify the contract.
"Debacle," another player said of the team's quarterback situation per NFL.com. "When they started Josh in that Giants game, we were as confused as anybody."
The Vikings have the eighth pick in the draft and will likely use it to draft a signal caller to fix the situation under center.
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