Josh Freeman will be the league's next great quarterback.
That statement is based on his progression over the course of his career, but the third-year pro validated it with his performance against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was sensational working from the pocket, and his ability to dissect coverage with pinpoint throws is remarkable. Freeman distributed the ball to six different receivers on a variety of throws that kept the Chiefs defense off balance. His utilization of a simple, but effective, connect-the-dots approach resulted in the Bucs scoring on three of their four possessions under his direction. The best quarterbacks in the league -- Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers -- are masterful at stringing together completions, and Freeman's ability to efficiently pick apart defenses will make him tough to defend in 2011.