Top 2007 NFL Free Agents

[81forHOF]

I have had about enough of high dollar free agent signings but I think they should go after just Freeney and then focus on the draft. I think he would show up and provide enough of an impact to warrant the amount of money required to sign him.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by 81forHOF

I have had about enough of high dollar free agent signings but I think they should go after just Freeney and then focus on the draft. I think he would show up and provide enough of an impact to warrant the amount of money required to sign him.

No way Indy lets Freeney go without applying the franchise tag first. Then any team signing him would owe Indy TWO 1st round picks as compensation. I want no part of that. Use our 2007 1st round pick to select the best DE available - that would make much more sense regarding the cap.

[celts32]

Originally Posted by 81forHOF

I have had about enough of high dollar free agent signings but I think they should go after just Freeney and then focus on the draft. I think he would show up and provide enough of an impact to warrant the amount of money required to sign him.

The problem with Freeney as was pointed out in an article I read today was that the Colts do not require their DE's to play the run...they turn them loose on the QB every play. The skins defense system requires DE's to play the run first. We have no idea if Freeney can play the run for one since he doesn't do it...and if he is playing the run will we get the same pass rush numbers that he generates in Indy? He could be risky for the $ he is going to get.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by celts32

The problem with Freeney as was pointed out in an article I read today was that the Colts do not require their DE's to play the run...they turn them loose on the QB every play. The skins defense system requires DE's to play the run first. We have no idea if Freeney can play the run for one since he doesn't do it...and if he is playing the run will we get the same pass rush numbers that he generates in Indy? He could be risky for the $ he is going to get.

Freeney's side of the line gets run over a good bit. He's quick as some db's but he isn't going to be any better a run stopper than AC. I don't think we can have 2 guys like that at their prices.

[soccercycbk]

Originally Posted by celts32

The problem with Freeney as was pointed out in an article I read today was that the Colts do not require their DE's to play the run...they turn them loose on the QB every play. The skins defense system requires DE's to play the run first. We have no idea if Freeney can play the run for one since he doesn't do it...and if he is playing the run will we get the same pass rush numbers that he generates in Indy? He could be risky for the $ he is going to get.

that's why j. allen would be a much better option. He's an all around team player who has a great motor and plays with a lot of emotion. I really think he fits the type of character Gibbs wants on this team.