Freeney as a 3-4 DE?

[12isthenew18]

is it possible I doubt it but it'd be really good to see him but erik needs to change his number then

Thoughts?

[COLTS449]

LOL, No dude.

[Dustin]

[Gavin]

Freeney would make a horrible 34 DE. He would have made a good/great rush linebacker if he was healthy and 7-8 years younger or so

[RealityIsLuck]

No. I don't even want to get into this.

[HtownColt]

Not a chance

[12isthenew18]

I heard others talking about it on other blogs just a thought. sad to see him lose it though

[21isSuperman]

I think you meant as a 3-4 OLB, not DE

[akcolt]

He wouldn't make the team

[Smonroe]

I think you meant as a 3-4 OLB, not DE

And we know that doesn't work. A few years ago I thoght he could have been a decent situational pass rusher when we went to the 4-3 on passing downs.

He said he'd give the hometown discount. If his ego would have allowed him to be a part timer, it may have worked. I don't know if he has the speed now.

[cbear]

And we know that doesn't work. A few years ago I thoght he could have been a decent situational pass rusher when we went to the 4-3 on passing downs.

He said he'd give the hometown discount. If his ego would have allowed him to be a part timer, it may have worked. I don't know if he has the speed now.

 

I'd check with him again.  Maybe the last year has soften that ego a bit and he'd be willing to come here on the cheap.  Play one year as that situational pass rusher like Philips, then retire as a Colt.  What would be the harm in checking him out.

[crazycolt1]

I'd check with him again.  Maybe the last year has soften that ego a bit and he'd be willing to come here on the cheap.  Play one year as that situational pass rusher like Philips, then retire as a Colt.  What would be the harm in checking him out.

I highly doubt he would go cheap. Not in his nature. He can't defend the pass or the run so what's the point?

[RockThatBlue]

Our run D would be horrendous if he played as a 3-4 DE. No thanks.

Offenses would just run to his side all game long.

[SteelDragon]

I can't see him helping the team much. His NFL career is probably over

[will426]

He was a good pass rusher last year

[21isSuperman]

And we know that doesn't work. A few years ago I thoght he could have been a decent situational pass rusher when we went to the 4-3 on passing downs.

He said he'd give the hometown discount. If his ego would have allowed him to be a part timer, it may have worked. I don't know if he has the speed now.

He was actually doing well as a 3-4 OLB in San Diego before his injuries

[Nobody]

What?

And yeah, as 21 pointed out, he's actually played well when healthy. He doesn't have to be 8 years younger as some have suggested (wut)

[AntonMcG]

I wonder if TY Hilton would make a good Tight End...

[GwinnettColt]

is it possible I doubt it but it'd be really good to see him but erik needs to change his number then

Thoughts?

He's much, much better as a 4-3 DE as most 3-4 DE's are 300+ lbs, causing either a double team or at least more of a hassle.  Freeney would speed around the tackle whereas a 3-4 guy just holds them up while the OLB makes the pressure.

 

I do miss him as a Colt.

[SteelCityColt]

I wonder if TY Hilton would make a good Tight End...

 

That's crazy, like asking if Trent Richardson would make a good running back..

[CR91]

serious you guys need to let go of the past

[lollygagger8]

I loved Freeney in his prime.....er let me rephrase, I loved his pass rush. But he is way past his prime, and we let him go because he didn't fit the 3-4 OLB spot all that well. His time in San Diego suggests the same. 

[throwing BBZ]

Sad

[BrentMc11]

This is the 3rd Freeney thread by the way...unless there are more.  1,000 times

 

[aaron11]

he was still a good pass rusher last year as an OLB.  he hasnt been able to stay on the field lately though, and he has not been any good against the run.

 

if mathis isnt ready for day one, i wouldnt mind him playing some rush LB for us.

 

one problem could be the vet minimum is too high for what his role would be

[cbear]

I highly doubt he would go cheap. Not in his nature. He can't defend the pass or the run so what's the point?

 

I agree.  That's why I would use him only as a situational pass rusher when we have four guys with hand in dirt.  

[Dark Superman]

He's way too small to play DE in a 3-4. He's not getting any younger, and to have him learn a new position at his age would be ridiculously stupid.