Could our old pal Dwight Freeney be used for passing situations?

[chad72]

He still ranked favorably in pass rush situations:

 

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/03/17/free-agency-over-30s-still-available/

 

He wants to come back to the right team:

 

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1517/dwight-freeney

 

I only bring this up because of Newsome and Cole underwhelming in terms of pass rush.

[dw49]

He still ranked favorably in pass rush situations:

 

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/03/17/free-agency-over-30s-still-available/

 

He wants to come back to the right team:

 

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1517/dwight-freeney

 

I only bring this up because of Newsome and Cole underwhelming in terms of pass rush.

 

 

Give Cole a chance before you bench him.

[Dustin]

I think he could, but I don't see Grigson bringing him back. 

[Gavin]

I wanted to go back and watch a couple games from last year before I gave my opinion so with that said...I think he still has his quick get off and certainly still times snaps well. I'm for it as a rotational pass rusher but would prefer Werner and Newsome putting more effort into becoming better pass rushers. Like it has already been mentioned....The Freeney ship has done sailed, I 100% don't think Grigson is even entertaining that idea

[aaron11]

he has been playing more than 10 years, i wonder if the vet minimum is hurting his chances to find a team.  i would be all for cutting werner loose and bringing freeney back though

[SDakColts]

I don't see Grigson bringing him back either. However, I disagree that Cole hasn't shown anything as far as pass rush. Cole may have been playing a little slow early on, but towards the end of the preseason he was getting some good pressure. I think towards the end of the preseason he was getting more comfortable in our defense where he can play faster and not think as much. Newsome though has been a little non-existent this year I hope that changes as I really like him.

[ProblChld32]

Pass, no point in trying to kick the tires on that old rusty bucket. 

[csmopar]

He still ranked favorably in pass rush situations:

 

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/03/17/free-agency-over-30s-still-available/

 

He wants to come back to the right team:

 

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1517/dwight-freeney

 

I only bring this up because of Newsome and Cole underwhelming in terms of pass rush.

 

 

do tell me when Cole has underwhelmed in pash rush.........he's barely played and it was the preseason..........................................

[throwing BBZ]

He still ranked favorably in pass rush situations:

 

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/03/17/free-agency-over-30s-still-available/

 

He wants to come back to the right team:

 

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1517/dwight-freeney

 

I only bring this up because of Newsome and Cole underwhelming in terms of pass rush.

 

 Lost!

[JRnINDY]

No

[GoColts8818]

I don't think we need him, they have three guys here to rush the passer in Cole, Mathis, and Newsome.  That should be enough.

[ColtRider]

I don't think we need him, they have three guys here to rush the passer in Cole, Mathis, and Newsome.  That should be enough.

Couldn't agree more, barring injury of course.

[ColtsLegacy]

I don't think we need him, they have three guys here to rush the passer in Cole, Mathis, and Newsome.  That should be enough.

 

I expect more pass rush from Walden than Newsome after what I saw in preseason. 

[VaAllDay757]

No no no

[Andrew Luck fan club]

That's why we brought in Cole.

[chrisfarley]

if Freeney had any gas left in the tank, the Chargers would have been all over bringing him back.  It's painful to watch players like Freeney and Mathis aging and becoming slower, getting "Old-Man injuries" like achilles, etc.  

[chad72]

Cole who???

[chad72]

Cole who???

 

Maybe we should kick the tires on Dwight??? I would not be opposed to, if the price is right and he can help us.

[GoColts8818]

Maybe we should kick the tires on Dwight??? I would not be opposed to, if the price is right and he can help us.

i don't think our answer to an over the hill linebacker who isn't performing is to sign an even older player who did not do well in this system the first time he was here in it. The next time we see Dwight with the Colts it will be to go in the Ring of Honor.

[chad72]

i don't think our answer to an over the hill linebacker who isn't performing is to sign an even older player who did not do well in this system the first time he was here in it. The next time we see Dwight with the Colts it will be to go in the Ring of Honor.

 

Maybe we play the Wide 9 that Freeney and Cole flourished in and Mathis we know can flourish in both fronts.

[lollygagger8]

We don't need anyone, we have Werner! 

 

[JColts72]

U kidding right? May as well get Mike Curtis out of retirement too. He may be too tough for our daisy team.

[GoColts8818]

Maybe we play the Wide 9 that Freeney and Cole flourished in and Mathis we know can flourish in both fronts.

if they didn't do that when Freeney was here the first time under Pagano they aren't going to do it now. Freeney coming back isn't happening. The best they can hope for is Mathis gets back into game shape and still has something left. Mathis becomes the starter, and then sprinkle in Newsome and see if he can get.his slump figured out. Honestly, even Werner is doing a better job rushing the passer than Cole at this point. I was never excited about the Cole signing and I am just ready to move on from him unless he gets something figured out. Still I don't think Dwight Freeney is the answer either. The Colts need to get younger at OLBer, not older.

[GoColts8818]

We don't need anyone, we have Werner! 

 

you can joke but he was the only one who really got a pass rush last night. He was the one who ran Fitz into the sack. With that said I am not saying Werner is the answer. I think the fact he's the one who got a pass rush says more about how bad our pass rushers are right now.

[lollygagger8]

you can joke but he was the only one who really got a pass rush last night. He was the one who ran Fitz into the sack. With that said I am not saying Werner is the answer. I think the fact he's the one who got a pass rush says more about how bad our pass rushers are right now

 

 

Werner couldn't even catch Fitz from behind. 

[GoColts8818]

Werner couldn't even catch Fitz from behind.

yeah because fitz saw it and took off. No one else could even get fitz on the run. Again, I am not saying Werner is good. I am saying the rest of the pass rush is so bad Werner is standing out as the only one who did anything.

[ColtsLegacy]

you can joke but he was the only one who really got a pass rush last night. He was the one who ran Fitz into the sack. With that said I am not saying Werner is the answer. I think the fact he's the one who got a pass rush says more about how bad our pass rushers are right now.

 

yeah because fitz saw it and took off. No one else could even get fitz on the run. Again, I am not saying Werner is good. I am saying the rest of the pass rush is so bad Werner is standing out as the only one who did anything.

 

The offensive line shifted away from Werner and let him run completely free. My 96 year old grandpop would have had Fitz on the run there. Now, I'm not saying Werner is the worst, just clarifying.