Guess what Freddie Mitchell is up to these days?

by JasonB on Feb 11, 2009 6:00 AM EST in News Comment 36 comments

These days Freddie Mitchell owns a BBQ restaurant in his hometown of Lakeland, Florida. Last week, someone ironically sent the man known as "Fredex" a package from FedEx full of what the police called "dope."

Football hero-turned-restaurateur Freddie Mitchell is under investigation after what law enforcement sources say was a package of marijuana was delivered Thursday to his Lakeland business.

Mitchell says the cops are looking at the wrong guy.

"This is a case of mistaken identity," Mitchell told The Ledger Monday.

Mitchell, 30, was briefly handcuffed Thursday but not arrested.

His lawyer, John Liguori, said Lakeland police botched the investigation when they prematurely took Mitchell into custody at his restaurant, Brothers Bar-B-Q, before confirming he was the intended recipient of the FedEx package.

Mitchell's lawyer called it a case of "celebrity hunting." I'm sure Freddie was flattered to hear that someone still considers him a celebrity...

I'm sure he also appreciated that the story referred to him as "Ex-NFL standout Freddie Mitchell."

The best part of the story however, is the end.

In Philadelphia, despite some good years, he lost his job for what he described on MySpace.com as "running my mouth."

Which good years were those?

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Lol…I saw this this morning on Comcast Sportsnet. Sounds like that restaurant isn’t really a restaurant.

by Clyde Simmons on Feb 11, 2009 7:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

this article doesn’t say how much. According to CSN he had 7 POUNDS of marijuana shipped to his restaurant.

by Clyde Simmons on Feb 11, 2009 7:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

amature

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Feb 11, 2009 7:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

His lawyer, John Liguori, said Lakeland police botched the investigation when they prematurely took Mitchell into custody at his restaurant, Brothers Bar-B-Q, before confirming he was the intended recipient of the FedEx package.

Don’t you mean “FredEx package”?

Hahaha, I kill myself.

by captain nodar on Feb 11, 2009 8:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

7 pounds? That's all?

Somewhere Nate Newton is scoffing at this.

by jvoelks on Feb 11, 2009 9:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Man

If he did this, you’d think it wouldn’t have been 7 pounds. Maybe 4 pounds, 26 ounces.

by ajay on Feb 11, 2009 9:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

lol

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES

by 700 Level on Feb 14, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The funny thing about this is that he still talks like he is a stud NFL WR … Stud NFL WR are still playing at 30.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Feb 11, 2009 9:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

the thing I love about him is that he still constantly brings up the fact that the Eagles let him go because he ran his mouth or was friends with Owens. obviously it had nothing to do with the fact hat he can’t, ya know, actually play football that well…

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Feb 11, 2009 10:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

well patrons at his BBQ joint have said that there’s a little extra something in the sauce that keeps their spirits up and keeps them longing for more ribs. you gotta do what you gotta do to get repeat business i guess…

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Feb 11, 2009 10:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

New nickname

Felony Freddie.

by ajay on Feb 11, 2009 10:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

The People’s Pusher

by jvoelks on Feb 11, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i like that one

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Feb 11, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Buck Weed

by cool-rockin-daddy on Feb 11, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Possible Jail Time?

I hear that if he gets convicted he can face up to 4 years and 26 days in jail…

Andy Reid - Causing High Blood Pressure Since 1999

by Philthy on Feb 11, 2009 12:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

HAha Now THIS is some good/funny news!

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Feb 11, 2009 12:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

w/e

i dont care what people say he does run his mouth alot but he should have had more of a chance here. you cant say pinkston and thrash were better, they shoulda thrown it to him more and let him have a real chance. poor freddie tho lol.

by ABails8 on Feb 11, 2009 2:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

dude he was here for four years. he had every chance to prove he should get the ball more, but he couldn’t… ya know why? because he’s not very good. why in god’s name would you throw him the ball more? if that happened, all he would have done was prove his uselessness faster… actually, maybe that’s not a bad thing. why are you sticking up for this guy? he was a fairly pitiful human being and a horrid receiver… not much good there to find.

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Feb 11, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t know dude he never really stood out and only caught about 50% of the balls thrown his way. The real deal guys are at 60% and above and in their prime probably closer to 70. (FWIW Anquan (62 TJ 64% for their careers) ….

I don’t think he was any worse or better then Thrash or Pinkston but he was the 25th overall pick (round 1), Thrash was undrafted and Pinkston was a round 2 pick. He should have stood out like a superstar next to these guys and he didn’t. His career numbers would be okay for a number 1 receiver for 1 year (not even top 5 this year). 90 Rec 1200+ yards 5 TDs.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Feb 11, 2009 4:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

And one of those TD’s came courtesy of LJ Smith fumbling right to him in the endzone.

by jvoelks on Feb 11, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

the 4 and 26 play was awesome , as was the play against the cowboys where mcnabb scambled around before throwing it for what seemed like ten minutes to freddie

"My first and foremost goal is to win a Super Bowl. I also set goals in terms of having a type of year to make the Pro Bowl. If I'm going to the Pro Bowl, I know I'm making plays for the team." Brian Dawkins

by EAGLE_MAN71 on Feb 13, 2009 2:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Because ABails8 is Freddie Mitchell...

Andy Reid - Causing High Blood Pressure Since 1999

by Philthy on Feb 11, 2009 3:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

true

he was totally terrible compared to the hall of fame dou of pinkston and thrash, they were so good, i miss those days. greatest ever, he was the slot man. are you kidding. if he was in the #1 spot like thrash his stats would have been alot better or if donovan threw him the ball.

by ABails8 on Feb 11, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

No one is saying Thrash and Stinkston were good...

But are you really trying to defend Freddie Mitchell as a talent? Next you can try to sell me that TO had good character. Please.

by jvoelks on Feb 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

IF Freddie was so talented, he would have beaten out Thrash or whoever in camp. The guy was a first round pick, the team desperately wanted him to succeed. If he showed even some flashes they’d have made him their primary WR in a second.What other 1st round pick has not started under REid?

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by JasonB on Feb 11, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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jerome mcdougal. freddie prolly shouldnt have been picked that high. reid put him in the slot and kept him there. he even had freeman play over him. freddie never got a real chance here and thats why you call him a bust. cut deseans balls thrown to him in half and put him in the slot, and youll get freddie numbers. thats all im saying.

by ABails8 on Feb 12, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I disagree a good WR will stand out no matter where you put them with a good QB that has trust in them (see Wes Welker). Self proclaimed First Down Freddie, dropped a lot of balls.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Feb 12, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

no he didnt drop alot of balls idk where you got that. he got the shoe throw from donovan alot but everyone gets that.

by ABails8 on Feb 12, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

no he didnt drop alot of balls idk where you got that.

from watching him play.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

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