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 | | Freeman was an All-Pro in 1998, catching 84 passes for a league-leading 1,424 yards and 14 touchdowns; after Holmgren left, Freeman had 74 receptions for 1,074 yards in 1999; 62 catches for 912 yards in 2000; and 52 catches for 818 yards last season. |
 | | While Freeman said much of his off-the-field trouble was his own fault, he felt Sherman made an example of him, especially when he was benched by Sherman for the 2000 season finale after arriving late for meetings and practice the day before. |
 | | Freeman said the proof of his value came in the Packers' two playoff games, when he had a team-leading 13 receptions, 148 yards and three touchdowns. |
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