Bad Break-ups

Okay really. What's really going on with Tampa Bay? If ever there was a time I wanted to know the back story it's now. In case you haven't heard, last week, Josh Freeman was released from Tampa Bay. But it resembled more of a college break-up than a simple employment termination.

The Buccaneers apparently decided that they needed to see other people last season. And instead of being a man about it, they brought in the new girlfriend (rookie Mike Glennon) to parade around as their 3rd round draft pick. Then, in protest, scorned woman Josh refused to show up for the team picture.* They tried a "break" early into the season, with Tampa Bay taking the new girlfriend to the big dance. But instead of giving Mike his own date, he got Josh's spot in the front seat. Josh was forced to sit in the suite (aka, take his own car) to the dance. In the end, in a very public Kim Kardashian style break up, the two have ended their relationship. Josh has been released and has signed with the Minnesota Vikings.

Speaking of the Vikings, they may be having their own drama. Sure, they say that Ponder is injured and therefore can't play -- but that seems like a nicer way to break up and help Ponder save face. Meanwhile, Minnesota has a backup in Matt Cassel** but signed Josh Freeman anyway. I sense some drama coming in the very near future.

All of this over one QB...who, if memory serves, actually brought Tampa Bay out of the doldrums of mediocrity and into the category of better-than-average.

In any event, all of this football drama is but a few steps (and player retirements) from a reality show on MTV. And I? Cannot wait!!! (Hashtag the new T.O. and Ochocinco I hope).



*This seems to be as big of a deal as changing your Facebook status to "it's complicated"

**See: Epically Overrated 1st Round Draft Picks