Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Signing of Josh Freeman Is Imminent

In the world of business, when it comes to contracts, it all typically begins with something known as "good faith."

When it comes to quarterback Josh Freeman, he has shown that and more to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the first-round pick should be in the fold any time in the next couple of days.

"Time is of the essence," is another clause from real estate contracts and Digger Daley, the Bucs new contract guy should know that, as he is a former real estate salesman.

Time IS of the essence. The countdown is in its final stages. The crew reports on Friday for the Saturday launch of "Camp Raheem."

Freeman has shown "good faith" to the team. He has been in Tampa, working out at the facility.

"Freeman has been working out at the facility and talks are productive and amicable," reports Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network, commenting on discussions between Freeman's agent and Bucs GM Mark Dominik.

The national media has put Freeman right in the middle of the quarterback competition, despite what was projected when he was drafted. The consensus is that the young fellow from Kansas State will play sooner than later.

Freeman's debut could come by the eighth game, which means it is time to sign him and have him in camp with everyone else.

First-round signings have been few and far between. Only four picks have signed, with Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez, both quarterbacks, signing over a month ago.

The quarterback position is one of the key battles for the Buccaneers and it's that lack of certainty that has much of the national media putting the kibosh on expectations for this team.

Still the main expectation in Tampa is that Freeman's signing will be announced by Friday's reporting date.

It's all about "good faith."