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Josh Freeman a cautionary tale for Winston in Bucs finale

Dolphins quarterback Josh Freeman walks off the field at the end of an actionless first half vs. the Bucs. Associated Press

MIAMI — Out of the tunnel he emerged, wreathed in smoke and flames as he ran onto the field at Sun Life Stadium. A first-round draft pick, a big-armed quarterback with size and strength, exactly the kind of player good NFL teams are built around.

Pay attention, Jameis Winston. Your story is just beginning.

But this is a cautionary tale about Josh Freeman, who many believe may have ended his career in the Bucs' 22-17 preseason-finale win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.