Freeman signs tender

[12isthenew18]

per colts app

[HtownColt]

@HolderStephen: Friday was the last day for RFAs to sign offer sheets with competing offers. Freeman didn't get one, so therefore no leverage.

[Jay Kirk]

Allthough I like Freeman , he  was not as good last year , 2 mil nothing to sneeze at . Want more ? Get out there and prove your worth more.

[BrentMc11]

Exactly.  Zero leverage and Nate Irving chomping at the bit to be the starter when recovered.

[krunk]

I figured he would.

[csmopar]

Yep pretty much he had no choice. Didn't see many teams lining up for him

[Jay Kirk]

Exactly.  Zero leverage and Nate Irving chomping at the bit to be the starter when recovered.

Irving may fit well , lets just say IMO  that dog can eat !

[BrentMc11]

Irving may fit well , lets just say IMO  that dog can eat !

He is a nice run stopper...much needed if Freeman plays out of position like last year.  Lots of miss by he and DQ.

[Gavin]

Now all he has to do is show that he is 100% and stay healthy and then I expect he gets a good deal in the offseason because at 100% he has shown he will produce

[NewColtsFan]

Not that there was a lot of doubt,  but still glad to officially have Freeman back in the fold.

 

If he can remain healthy,  then I expect another very good year from him.

[CR91]

freeman was not gonna get a new deal. he was in a no win situation because no team was gonna give up a second round pick for him

[Jay Kirk]

Now all he has to do is show that he is 100% and stay healthy and then I expect he gets a good deal in the offseason because at 100% he has shown he will produce

I hope he does just that .

[Dustin]

Now we just need a player who will regulate him to 3rd down duty.

[TKnight24]

Who he think he was Luke Kuechly?

Doubt any team made an offer for him, he didn't have a top flight year. Maybe this'll make him come off his high horse, and get out there and prove he deserves a top contract

[NewColtsFan]

Who he think he was Luke Kuechly?

Doubt any team made an offer for him, he didn't have a top flight year. Maybe this'll make him come off his high horse, and get out there and prove he deserves a top contract

 

You're a very strange......  Duck.

[#BringBobBack]

very glad to have Freeman back feel like he's gonna have a great year this year

[TKnight24]

You're a very strange...... Duck.

Not really, just don't care for players who hold out. It's selfish imo

Even though it was just off season but still.

[throwing BBZ]

We need the depth for sure.
We are still very vulnerable against the run and pass with our ILB`ers.  lol

[superrep1967]

Not really, just don't care for players who hold out. It's selfish imo

Even though it was just off season but still.

It's a business no matter how much I love the Colts if I played for them I'd do the same thing. If they decide they don't like you they can cut in a moments notice. So I don't blame players for getting as much as they can. The owners are billionaires and don't have to put there bodies on the line.  

[Superman]

Not really, just don't care for players who hold out. It's selfish imo

Even though it was just off season but still.

 

He didn't hold out.

 

And heaven forbid a player who puts his physical well being at risk try to use the tiny bit of leverage he has to secure himself financially... how selfish of him. /sarcasm

[TKnight24]

He didn't hold out.

And heaven forbid a player who puts his physical well being at risk try to use the tiny bit of leverage he has to secure himself financially... how selfish of him. /sarcasm

He did hold out, I made a thread on here about it. It was only offseason workouts but still. Come to work, work the numbers out behind closed doors. Not hold out and ruin chemistry and all other things with your teammates and coaches

[Superman]

He did hold out, I made a thread on here about it. It was only offseason workouts but still. Come to work, work the numbers out behind closed doors. Not hold out and ruin chemistry and all other things with your teammates and coaches

 

He didn't hold out. First, he wasn't under contract. Second, the offseason program is voluntary.

[SteelCityColt]

He did hold out, I made a thread on here about it. It was only offseason workouts but still. Come to work, work the numbers out behind closed doors. Not hold out and ruin chemistry and all other things with your teammates and coaches

 

Ipse dixit..... 

[ProblChld32]

Smart man. Now go out there Work your butt off and earn that pay check . if not at least film is audition for other teams. 

[Valpo2004]

I can understand why he tried given his age, but he had no leverage.  It was either make his 2 mil or make nothing.

 

At the very least even after taxes if you invest your salary wisely you should be set for life.

[Superman]

I can understand why he tried given his age, but he had no leverage.  It was either make his 2 mil or make nothing.

 

At the very least even after taxes if you invest your salary wisely you should be set for life.

 

Right. It was his one chance to say "hey, I don't like this." Now it's over. No harm, no foul, IMO.

 

And as long as he doesn't get hurt or have a bad season, he'll get a decent contract next year.

[Valpo2004]

Right. It was his one chance to say "hey, I don't like this." Now it's over. No harm, no foul, IMO.

 

And as long as he doesn't get hurt or have a bad season, he'll get a decent contract next year.

 

Ehh I have my doubts, Despite the fact that this is only his 4th year, he spent a lot of years in CFL and he's getting up there in age.  I'm guessing he'll get a contract but it's going to be smaller then if it where a younger fellow.  

 

And you are right though, on the grand scheme of things just holding out of voluntary workouts is the NFL equal of saying "Please sir could I have some more"  If he holds out of TC or doesn't play next year, then it's a bigger deal, but he's not contractually obligated to show up to voluntary workouts anyways.  

[Superman]

Ehh I have my doubts, Despite the fact that this is only his 4th year, he spent a lot of years in CFL and he's getting up there in age.  I'm guessing he'll get a contract but it's going to be smaller then if it where a younger fellow.  

 

And you are right though, on the grand scheme of things just holding out of voluntary workouts is the NFL equal of saying "Please sir could I have some more"  If he holds out of TC or doesn't play next year, then it's a bigger deal, but he's not contractually obligated to show up to voluntary workouts anyways.  

 

His football age might be a concern. CFL seasons are a couple games longer than NFL seasons, but there's less banging, especially for non-linemen. 

 

I don't mean to say that he's going to get a huge contract. But I think $5m/year is a strong projection, based on what other guys his age have received in recent years.

[Valpo2004]

His football age might be a concern. CFL seasons are a couple games longer than NFL seasons, but there's less banging, especially for non-linemen. 

 

I don't mean to say that he's going to get a huge contract. But I think $5m/year is a strong projection, based on what other guys his age have received in recent years.

 

Really? I would guess more like 3.  

[SteelCityColt]

Really? I would guess more like 3.

If we split the difference and call it 4 do we have a deal?

[oldunclemark]

very glad to have Freeman back feel like he's gonna have a great year this year

I agree, Bob....we know what he can do

[LJpalmbeacher2]

He'll be a nice backup.

[lollygagger8]

Glad to see he put the pen to paper. This is good for all parties involved. 

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

Like Freeman feel for the guy he wants to get paid and he should but his age won't help him there. Hopefully he plays well next year & we do the right thing!

[backshoulderfade]

Like Freeman feel for the guy he wants to get paid and he should but his age won't help him there. Hopefully he plays well next year & we do the right thing!

I wouldn't feel sorry for someone getting 2 million this year!

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

I wouldn't feel sorry for someone getting 2 million this year!

I don't good for him, but in football terms he out preformed his old contract and he is a older guy having played in the CFL. It will be a big year for him as to how much he will get payed next year and where he plays as well!

[#BringBobBack]

I agree, Bob....we know what he can do

now if only we could get Bob Sanders roaming the secondary again we're Super Bowl bound...

[Defjamz26]

He did hold out, I made a thread on here about it. It was only offseason workouts but still. Come to work, work the numbers out behind closed doors. Not hold out and ruin chemistry and all other things with your teammates and coaches

I see where you're coming from. You feel exactly how Elway feels about Thomas. Sure you want a deal but you gain nothing from not being with your team,voluntary or not.

I don't feel he held out but he did forget who he was for a minute. Nothing is wrong with wanting some money but he isn't exactly Navarro Bowman or anything.

[NewColtsFan]

Now we just need a player who will regulate him to 3rd down duty.

 

Yeah......

 

Because all he did in both his first two years when he was healthy was to finish in the top-10 in tackles.....

[braveheartcolt]

Pat A was high on the tackle list as well. Look what happened to him.