Freeney Injury

by Merr on Nov 25, 2009 5:54 AM EST

I'm surprised I haven't seen much discussion regarding Freeney's injury. It appears to have worsened over the weeks. He's been dragging that right leg quite a bit. I don't think his gait has been right since the Cardinal game.

Dawson's injury could be a big part of bringing Josh "the turtle" Thomas back but I think it's more of an indication that Dwight's getting worse. Just a guess, but I wouldn't doubt if he misses a few games or becomes very limited. Once we have the #1 seed, I'd be shocked if he even plays.

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But I don’t think that Freeney not getting a sack the past two games has anything to do with an injury as much as schemes and competent line play against him. You may be overplaying Freeney’s injury and downplaying Dawson’s. But I see no reason why the Colts wouldn’t severely limit Freeney the last two games to get him rested. I think three weeks with limited practice and play should have him right back in mid-season form.

I wonder if they’ll play Wheeler at DE in passing situations as they try to rest him, or bring back Marcus Howard if he doesn’t sign with the Steelers.

I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation

by Bullard47 on Nov 25, 2009 6:25 AM EST reply actions

I agree

Baltimore last week kept a whole lot of people to in to block, thats why our coverage was pretty steller since they didnt have alot of receivers out in pass coverage.

by metal_militia on Nov 25, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions

Gotta get that bye

Get our guys rested up.

by slash196 on Nov 25, 2009 7:36 AM EST reply actions

I really think

that if the Colts truly felt Freeney was injured more severely than he is letting on, they wouldnt let him on the field.

This team has seen what happens when they lose him for the year, and I can guarantee you they won’t be taking chances given the state of the secondary already this year…

by DevilsReject on Nov 25, 2009 8:45 AM EST reply actions

This..

…not to mention the fact this team has yet to lose a game this season. If Freeney is truly injured, this team has a major cushion with which to provide him rest. They would use it if they needed to. They wouldn’t “waste” Freeney by further aggravating injury when they are well on their way to a top seed. Just wouldn’t happen…

by IBelieve1237 on Nov 25, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions

Freeney's injury

was related to his hip this past week on the report, not his quad. Two completely different injuries. If either was bothering him too much, he would not play, of that I am certain. I think the Thomas re-signing was just to give guys like Freeney and Mathis a little more rest as the season winds down, as well as giving dawson some more time to get healthy. It is a position we are somewhat thin at anyway.

With the way Chad Simpson has been playing in the backfield, things were looking dim for Mike Hart’s future on the team. He wasn’t waived to make room for another DE because of an injury to Freeney or anyone else, he was waived because it’s hard to keep a fourth string running back when depth is needed elsewhere. It’s a shame b/c he was such a great college player and showed potential his rookie year, but that’s the NFL for you.

"A lot of times, Kenny, we have no idea what we're doing. But the DEFENSE doesn't know that we don't know what we're doing.....and that's next level." -Peyton Manning

by npb1985 on Nov 25, 2009 10:42 AM EST reply actions