Former McCallie School and UTC quarterback B.J. Coleman interrupts his golf play at Brown Acres on Monday to pose with a football. Coleman is at a crossroads in his career after being released by the Green Bay Packers just before the season.B.J. Coleman began his Monday morning at Brown Acres Golf Course, where he played nine holes. He planned to go on a 20-mile bike ride a little later — cycling is something he’s gotten into recently — and also wanted to get in a weightlifting session, if possible.
An empty calendar this time of year is a new thing for the former McCallie and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga quarterback.
“Since I was 9 years old I’ve played football,” he said on the balcony of the Brown Acres clubhouse. “I’ve made the comment several times: I don’t know what to do in the month of September. I think the biggest thing for me is, don’t rush.”
Cut earlier this month by the Green Bay Packers, Coleman is keeping busy. He doesn’t know if his phone will ring this season, but he’s going to be fit and ready if another NFL team wants to give him a shot.
“I’m back in Chattanooga and working out, staying in shape and making sure I’m prepared if I do get a phone call,” he said. “I’m enjoying a little time with the family and kind of looking at different options. I’m also looking around town to see what I can do to keep me occupied.”