Football Colts Release Freeney - Page 2

dtrain · 02-15-2013, 05:47 PM

http://www.examiner.com/article/nfl-...elease-freeney

The Indianapolis Colts joined the Green Bay Packers today when it came to cutting ties with veteran defensive stars, this time being Dwight Freeney. According to ESPN on Feb. 15, the Colts release Freeney and don't plan on re-signing him.

This is an even bigger move than the Charles Woodson release earlier in the day. While Woodson was a star in Green Bay, and a locker room leader, Freeney is the Colts' all-time leader in sacks. However, as the Colts proved last season when they showed Peyton Manning the door, they don't have any problems with cutting ties with beloved stars.

Freeney said he was shocked at the release, saying the Colts told him they wanted to go in a different direction. He said he wanted to retire as a member of the Colts, but now will just move on into free agency and try to find a new home. Much like Manning, a Colts' record holder will finish his career outside of Indianapolis.

Freeney is only 33, but his sack totals have dropped in each of the past three seasons. In 2009, Freeney finished with 13.5 sacks and recorded 10, 8.5 and five over the past three seasons. He has 107.5 career sacks, good for 21st best since the NFL began keeping track of the sack totals.

AussieChiefsFan · 02-15-2013, 06:32 PM

Cut Jackson, sign Freeney!

MagicHef · 02-15-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

If he signs with Dallas, they'd be wise to limit his playing time during the regular season because he could be really helpful come playoff time.

He was a great player but it's hard to envision him competing at a high level for 16 games at age 32.

It's not unheard of for a guy to have plenty left at that age.Jason Taylor had 47 sacks after he turned 32. Strahan had 46.

Bruce Smith had an absurd 84.

Branden Albert's Huge Balls · 02-15-2013, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicHef

It's not unheard of for a guy to have plenty left at that age.Jason Taylor had 47 sacks after he turned 32. Strahan had 46.

Bruce Smith had an absurd 84.

Doesn't matter, Dane is never wrong.

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-15-2013, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicHef

It's not unheard of for a guy to have plenty left at that age.Jason Taylor had 47 sacks after he turned 32. Strahan had 46.

Bruce Smith had an absurd 84.

But Freeney's production declined significantly in 2012 and began declining in 2011.

Bruce Smith is a HOFer and Strahan will be in shortly. Not sure about Taylor although it's probable.

Is Freeney a HOFer?

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-15-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GoWalrus

Doesn't matter, Dane is never wrong.

So, you've decided to be a full on asshole in every thread? Good to know.

JASONSAUTO · 02-15-2013, 06:43 PM

I think Dane is right here.

Freeney has lost a step, hell it seems like he's always been dinged up for the last five years
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JASONSAUTO · 02-15-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

So, you've decided to be a full on asshole in every thread? Good to know.

Full of himself.
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Posted via Mobile Device

Branden Albert's Huge Balls · 02-15-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

So, you've decided to be a full on asshole in every thread? Good to know.

How does your own medicine taste?

**HemiEd** · 02-15-2013, 06:51 PM

Lets sign all of the over the hill has beens and screw the draft picks, great idea, what a concept!

Oh wait, they have tried that many times.

No thanks, no Freeney and no Hester please.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-15-2013, 07:16 PM

Guy is damned easy to gameplan against. Just run to his inside shoulder, as he'll almost always make a beeline outside to the QB.

**kysirsoze** · 02-15-2013, 07:27 PM

He needs to be in a 4-3.

Deberg_1990 · 02-15-2013, 07:32 PM

He needs to go to a team like the Pats, Ravens or Niners.....Aging star who gets one last chance at another title. The media would eat it up.

**kysirsoze** · 02-15-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

He needs to go to a team like the Pats, Ravens or Niners.....Aging star who gets one last chance at another title. The media would eat it up.

Pat's, maybe, but he doesn't want to play in a 3-4.

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-15-2013, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoWalrus

How does your own medicine taste?

Go **** yourself, basement dweller

PGM · 02-15-2013, 07:54 PM

Can we at least check the tires on him!!!!

02-15-2013, 05:47 PM
dtrain Who's your daddy? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hanford, CA Casino cash: $22116	Colts Release Freeney http://www.examiner.com/article/nfl-...elease-freeney The Indianapolis Colts joined the Green Bay Packers today when it came to cutting ties with veteran defensive stars, this time being Dwight Freeney. According to ESPN on Feb. 15, the Colts release Freeney and don't plan on re-signing him. This is an even bigger move than the Charles Woodson release earlier in the day. While Woodson was a star in Green Bay, and a locker room leader, Freeney is the Colts' all-time leader in sacks. However, as the Colts proved last season when they showed Peyton Manning the door, they don't have any problems with cutting ties with beloved stars. Freeney said he was shocked at the release, saying the Colts told him they wanted to go in a different direction. He said he wanted to retire as a member of the Colts, but now will just move on into free agency and try to find a new home. Much like Manning, a Colts' record holder will finish his career outside of Indianapolis. Freeney is only 33, but his sack totals have dropped in each of the past three seasons. In 2009, Freeney finished with 13.5 sacks and recorded 10, 8.5 and five over the past three seasons. He has 107.5 career sacks, good for 21st best since the NFL began keeping track of the sack totals.
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02-15-2013, 06:32 PM	#16
AussieChiefsFan ¡Mayday! .... All Day ... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Casino cash: $26027628	Cut Jackson, sign Freeney! __________________
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02-15-2013, 06:43 PM	#21
JASONSAUTO Thigpen for HOF Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mid missouri Casino cash: $1342779	I think Dane is right here. Freeney has lost a step, hell it seems like he's always been dinged up for the last five years Posted via Mobile Device
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02-15-2013, 06:51 PM	#24
HemiEd Same ol, same ol, 2009 again Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicagoland Casino cash: $7231550	Lets sign all of the over the hill has beens and screw the draft picks, great idea, what a concept! Oh wait, they have tried that many times. No thanks, no Freeney and no Hester please.
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02-15-2013, 07:16 PM	#25
'Hamas' Jenkins Greatness Courts Failure Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Koyaanisqatsi Casino cash: $158274	Guy is damned easy to gameplan against. Just run to his inside shoulder, as he'll almost always make a beeline outside to the QB. __________________ Because Mizzou.
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02-15-2013, 07:27 PM	#26
kysirsoze SNAP THE ****ING BALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Casino cash: $14140865	He needs to be in a 4-3.
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02-15-2013, 07:32 PM	#27
Deberg_1990 MVP Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $140909	He needs to go to a team like the Pats, Ravens or Niners.....Aging star who gets one last chance at another title. The media would eat it up. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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