Badluck

do you think he would welcome a part time role here?
would we move him to rob ninkovich side or would we move chandler jonnes over there

Froob

That'd be awesome. I'd imagine he probably can't be asking for too much. Although it only takes one team to overpay. He wouldn't start over Ninko or Chandler Jones tho. He already has a super bowl and he has tons of $. So I wonder what he'll be looking for. And to steal him from Irsay would make it even sweeter.

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IllegalContact

thanks, but no thanks

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DarrylStingley

Was Freeney an impact player this past season? I don't know. I didn't watch many Colts games and when I did (playoffs against Ravens, Pats-Colts, a few others), he didn't seem to be all that dominant.

I may be off here but did Freeney fall off at all in 2012?

Badluck

yes he did, however he was playing in the colts new 3-4 defense so that may have effected him a bit

Froob

Looks like it judging by his stats. But he should be strictly a 4-3 player. COULD be wrong here, but I don't think his spin moves and his technique really work that well as an OLB. Plus, he could be a great teacher for Chandler Jones. I remember him teaching the other Colts DEs his moves and making them better. Maybe Robert Mathis never becomes a pro bowler without Freeney.

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signbabybrady

I would file this under the interesting options but not something that I clamoring to happen. I would like to think there are better/younger pass rush options out there. If we signed him I think we would all be excited but I am not drooling over the thought.

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MTM558

Bill does hold a certain affinity for Freeney and Mathis, and should any of them hit the open market I'm certain he will at least give them a look.

But consider who currently comprises the DE Depth:

* Marcus Benard
* Jake Bequette
* Jermaine Cunningham
* Justin Francis
* Chandler Jones
* Rob Ninkovich

Chandler Jones was a monster before spraining his ankles, and with another training camp under his belt he should be primed for a breakout year. Until proven otherwise or unless the Pats get someone who blows them out of the water, Jones is a starting DE on this team.

Rob Ninkovich took another step forward in his career this year. It seems with each season he gets better and he has a knack for coming up when a clutch play is needed. The only knock in him is his size, as Ninkovich is a bit undersized (though so is Dumervil, but nobody is talking about that). In any case, the coaching staff needs to decide what Ninkovich's role will be going forward. As a starting DE? Starting LB? Rotational DE/LB for pass rushing situations? If there is an upgrade to be had, it could be at Ninkovich's DE spot, moving him to a more rotational roll. Nonetheless, Ninkovich is proving his worth and needs to see the field.

Cunningham and Francis are interesting because they're tweeners, able to switch between DE and DT depending on the package and situation. Cunningham started strong before being suspended and was replaced by Francis, who has flashes against the Dolphins but was otherwise very quiet.

Bequette and Benard are the two Proven/Unprovens. Bequette was a productive rusher in College but has yet to break through, perhaps this will be his year (though at who's expense?). Benard has had NFL experience before and has been productive, though injuries have forced him to bounce around the league.

In short, if any Defensive Ends are to be added to this team, they need to be of starting caliber or are able to specialize in getting after the passer from anywhere along the line (NASCAR Package).

Jones and Ninkovich go into the next season as the starters, with presumably Cunningham and Francis as the top backups (unless Bequette or Benard flash promise). If a Freeney (or any other Veteran DE) would be acquired or drafted, they need to be able to contribute and not just add to the endless pile of medicoracy.

Sciz

If he's willing to come be a situational pass rusher for $3M a year, then sure.

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Bhelmet

What about Armstead? I think he has a good chance to be ahead of Bequette, Benard, and even Cunningham (depends which one shows up). Nink is on the field as much as possible as far as I am concerned. I hope we do not need Freeney, but if he could help - I am all for it.