>Phillip Wheeler shows up

by slash196 on Sep 28, 2009 7:27 AM EDT Comment 3 comments

I missed the game last night, was away from home for my GRE test (1530 for those of you wondering), but in the highlights I saw something I'm not sure I believe.

Was that Phillip Wheeler playing a down lineman on Jackson's interception? He brought great pressure off the edge and forced an early throw. For a standup guy, he looked pretty comfortable with his hand on the ground and beat two guys around the edge. Maybe this is why they let Howard go?

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I noticed Wheeler aswell

It was a really good play however I don’t think his pass rushing ability is at all better than Howard’s, I still scratch my head about that cut. Whether Caldwell wanted to get bigger on the D-line or not, a speed rusher like Howard that could learn under Freeney and Mathis for a few years would lead to a great pass-rushing DE.

by Hitstick Killer on Sep 28, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Can't disagree

and it looks like we may have to find another speed guy if Freeney is out too long.

by tim55 on Sep 28, 2009 10:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Howard just didnt have a high football IQ

He has alot of talent, but theres a reason they felt he was expendable. Because as we can see, we are now short on passing rushing DEs. They probably felt he couldnt fill the void well if he was put in a starting situation

by ColtsPurdueFanFromKY on Sep 28, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs