BronxRik Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 The Indianapolis Colts are done with Dwight Freeney, but it doesn't appear the defensive end will lack for suitors when he hits the open market. Freeney said Wednesday that former Colts teammate Peyton Manning already has been recruiting him to join the Denver Broncos. "He sent me a text and he just said, 'Hey man, don't worry, come play with me in Denver,' " Freeney told "PFT Live." "I don't know how serious it was but, you know, it's good to hear some of your former teammates still follow you, they care and they want to see you succeed." Freeney expressed doubt that Denver has a spot for him with defensive end Elvis Dumervil and linebacker Von Miller entrenched. "I think they've got a couple good pass rushers over there," Freeney said. "I don't know if they have room for me." Roddy White used his Twitter feed to tell the world he'd love to see Freeney in an Atlanta Falcons uniform. Meanwhile, if the New York Giants are interested in Freeney, they might be an early favorite. Freeney told NFL.com's Adam Schein on Wednesday that he grew up a Giants fans and "playing for them would be a dream." Freeney's dip in production this season (five sacks, 12 tackles in 14 games) should serve as a red flag that Freeney, 33, might not be the pass-rushing terror he was in the previous decade. But put in the right situation, playing for the right team, Freeney still can have value. One team will be happy to take its chances. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 if the price is right sure i'll take a chance i dont expect the world from him though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashTalker92 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 No thanks. The dude is waste up. Even if he's cheap he'll limit playing time for our younger players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxRik Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 No thanks. The dude is waste up. Even if he's cheap he'll limit playing time for our younger players. Washed up. It's washed up God dammit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashTalker92 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 LOL. I can't make any excuse for that error but the scary thing is that you understand my chinglish............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Vet minimum...each of 2 years, with a 2 million roster bonus would be the extent of my offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 he is a pass rusher only..he is basically Osi but even worse at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 No thanks. The dude is waste up. Even if he's cheap he'll limit playing time for our younger players. No one said he'd be a starter... a washed up Freeney is better than a healthy Osi any given Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'd pay him 2 mil just to coach JPP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'd pay him 2 mil just to coach JPP. Coach him how to be terrible against the run? I'd take him on a vet minimum or around there. Nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashTalker92 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 No one said he'd be a starter... a washed up Freeney is better than a healthy Osi any given Sunday. whoa... easy there Nas.... I don't know why you hate the guy so much but Osi is way better than Freeney in the current time. Then again, everytime a FA left the Giants they seem to suck ballz and couldn't live up to their contract.. example: Aaron Ross, David Boss, Derrick Ward, Jacobs.... The only guy that left and maintain SuperStar status is Cofield....... damn skins!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 i will always take depth at DE and CB. if jerry thinks the money is worth it then i support his signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boohyah Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 When was last time we actually signed a free agent edge rusher?. It was that Holmes kid from Tennessee right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I was going to post this article but this move just makes no sense to me. The last DE the Giants spent money on on the FA market was Kenny Holmes back in like 2000..... We'd be getting a guy who is MORE washed up than Justin Tuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 whoa... easy there Nas.... I don't know why you hate the guy so much but Osi is way better than Freeney in the current time. Then again, everytime a FA left the Giants they seem to suck ballz and couldn't live up to their contract.. example: Aaron Ross, David Boss, Derrick Ward, Jacobs.... The only guy that left and maintain SuperStar status is Cofield....... damn skins!!! This is simply not true. Dwight Freeney is more like Justin Tuck in that he plays more than just rush the passer. Osi is one-dimensional. Freeney always has been a more complete player. Freeney, even at this current time, is an upgrade over Osi Umenyiora every day of the week. Still, I'd rather look to the draft and keep rebuilding that line rather than getting older on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osi724dasack Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Lol @ the Freeney/Tuck comparison! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxRik Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 whoa... easy there Nas.... I don't know why you hate the guy so much but Osi is way better than Freeney in the current time. Then again, everytime a FA left the Giants they seem to suck ballz and couldn't live up to their contract.. example: Aaron Ross, David Boss, Derrick Ward, Jacobs.... The only guy that left and maintain SuperStar status is Cofield....... damn skins!!! I miss Barry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedDogs Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 This is simply not true. Dwight Freeney is more like Justin Tuck in that he plays more than just rush the passer. Osi is one-dimensional. Freeney always has been a more complete player. Freeney, even at this current time, is an upgrade over Osi Umenyiora every day of the week. Still, I'd rather look to the draft and keep rebuilding that line rather than getting older on it. I disagree, Freeney is one of the most one-dimensional pass rushers I've ever seen. Never been that impressed with that guy. He's got two moves, not counting a mediocre bull rush, and all he's asked to do is rush the passer. He and Osi are basically the same guy... I'd take whichever is cheaper. Or neither. I agree with that much of what you said. Either guy is just a stop gap at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I disagree, Freeney is one of the most one-dimensional pass rushers I've ever seen. Never been that impressed with that guy. He's got two moves, not counting a mediocre bull rush, and all he's asked to do is rush the passer. He and Osi are basically the same guy... I'd take whichever is cheaper. Or neither. I agree with that much of what you said. Either guy is just a stop gap at this point. I agree with CrazedDogs, that's been my view also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 This is simply not true. Dwight Freeney is more like Justin Tuck in that he plays more than just rush the passer. Osi is one-dimensional. Freeney always has been a more complete player. Freeney, even at this current time, is an upgrade over Osi Umenyiora every day of the week. Still, I'd rather look to the draft and keep rebuilding that line rather than getting older on it. Exactly... however getting him for depth at least to replace Tolle is still appealing to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphScott Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I miss Barry: I've yet to see a sack dance top this. Tuck's reaction is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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