Dwight Freeney, star defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, may miss Super Bowl XLIV with serious ankle injury

SaintPauly · 02-01-2010, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by spkb25

Even if he plays I think he will be limited. I am telling you this is huge. They are already banged up defensively- it would be like us losing WS right before this game. Huge- IMHO

I wholeheartedly agree. This is HUGE. With Freeney hampered, and his spin move, pretty much a no go, we double team the other side, and Brees has major protection the entire game.

Not to mention, their run defense is already suspect. This will open up alot of holes to run through, help us with clock control, and keeping Manning and that offense off the field.

This could be a complete game changer. IMO.

Revis Saves · 02-01-2010, 11:22 AM

2nd best player on the Colts...... his play is also predicated on speed and agility, so this is a HUGE injury for him.

Good for the Saints, but bad to see a team potentially lose an impact player like that even if it is the competition.

Isaac · 02-01-2010, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by saintpaul25

Not to mention, their run defense is already suspect. This will open up alot of holes to run through, help us with clock control, and keeping Manning and that offense off the field.

1.) Our run defense is not suspect. You are stuck in previous years. We just held the two best running offenses to 87 YPG in our playoff games, and we contained Maurice Jones Drew and Chris Johnson 4 times in the regular season.

2.) Freeney is a liability to the Colts run defense. Having him out will hurt the Colts, but it will help us against the run. Dwight has improved, but we're used to seeing 3 or 4 plays a game where dwight is in the backfield and a run play to his side gets 6-7 yards.

Also, Reggie Wayne said he'll play, and the ligiment is NOT torn.

FatCitySaint · 02-01-2010, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Isaac

Reggie Wayne said he'll play, and the ligiment is NOT torn.

WOW!!!! Didn't realize RW had his PHD!!!???

indy4192 · 02-01-2010, 01:35 PM

Really? Have you asked Chris Johnson how suspect it is? have you asked Ray Rice or either of the Jets RB how "suspect it is"? The Saints don't have anyone close to the talent of a Chris Johnson, or a overall running game on the level of the Jets or Ravens, so keep thinking we are suspect as you finish with less then 75 total yards rushing for the night.

Originally Posted by saintpaul25

Not to mention, their run defense is already suspect. This will open up alot of holes to run through, help us with clock control, and keeping Manning and that offense off the field.

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st thomas · 02-01-2010, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by indy4192

Really? Have you asked Chris Johnson how suspect it is? have you asked Ray Rice or either of the Jets RB how "suspect it is"? The Saints don't have anyone close to the talent of a Chris Johnson, or a overall running game on the level of the Jets or Ravens, so keep thinking we are suspect as you finish with less then 75 total yards rushing for the night.

yes mr 4192 we may land up with 80 or 90 yards but the passing game will make up the lessor, if payton opens up the passing game which he kept unwraped much of the year, then watch for p.t. to tame your big pitbulls from the outsides on masterful hiden screens that will put the running backs into unheard of all purpose yards which could give a rats ass on the running yardage. all that said you may want to sit d. freeny

indy4192 · 02-01-2010, 02:04 PM

We shut down a very good Cardinal passing game on their own field. You guys will score, but I don't see you putting up more then 28 pts.

Originally Posted by st thomas

yes mr 4192 we may land up with 80 or 90 yards but the passing game will make up the lessor, if payton opens up the passing game which he kept unwraped much of the year, then watch for p.t. to tame your big pitbulls from the outsides on masterful hiden screens that will put the running backs into unheard of all purpose yards which could give a rats ass on the running yardage. all that said you may want to sit d. freeny

the-commish · 02-01-2010, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by indy4192

We shut down a very good Cardinal passing game on their own field. You guys will score, but I don't see you putting up more then 28 pts.

Just bring your safeties up into the box to try and stop the Saints run game. Drew Brees will be licking his chops on that one.

spkb25 · 02-01-2010, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by indy4192

Really? Have you asked Chris Johnson how suspect it is? have you asked Ray Rice or either of the Jets RB how "suspect it is"? The Saints don't have anyone close to the talent of a Chris Johnson, or a overall running game on the level of the Jets or Ravens, so keep thinking we are suspect as you finish with less then 75 total yards rushing for the night.

No bro, but don't you understand football? If you are balanced each opens up the other. Each team you just named has issues throwing the ball. Good luck playing a balanced offense

indy4192 · 02-01-2010, 03:13 PM

How did that balanced offense do against a sub par TB team in your own home? That "balanced" team should have lost at Washington, yep that balance is good....

Originally Posted by spkb25

No bro, but don't you understand football? If you are balanced each opens up the other. Each team you just named has issues throwing the ball. Good luck playing a balanced offense

02-01-2010, 11:18 AM	#1
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Dwight Freeney, star defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, may miss Super Bowl XLIV with serious ankle injury Originally Posted by spkb25 Even if he plays I think he will be limited. I am telling you this is huge. They are already banged up defensively- it would be like us losing WS right before this game. Huge- IMHO I wholeheartedly agree. This is HUGE. With Freeney hampered, and his spin move, pretty much a no go, we double team the other side, and Brees has major protection the entire game. Not to mention, their run defense is already suspect. This will open up alot of holes to run through, help us with clock control, and keeping Manning and that offense off the field. This could be a complete game changer. IMO.

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Revis Saves Registered Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NE FL Posts: 30	Re: Dwight Freeney, star defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, may miss Super Bowl XLIV with serious ankle injury 2nd best player on the Colts...... his play is also predicated on speed and agility, so this is a HUGE injury for him. Good for the Saints, but bad to see a team potentially lose an impact player like that even if it is the competition.

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Isaac Rookie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9	Re: Dwight Freeney, star defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, may miss Super Bowl XLIV with serious ankle injury Originally Posted by saintpaul25 Not to mention, their run defense is already suspect. This will open up alot of holes to run through, help us with clock control, and keeping Manning and that offense off the field. 1.) Our run defense is not suspect. You are stuck in previous years. We just held the two best running offenses to 87 YPG in our playoff games, and we contained Maurice Jones Drew and Chris Johnson 4 times in the regular season. 2.) Freeney is a liability to the Colts run defense. Having him out will hurt the Colts, but it will help us against the run. Dwight has improved, but we're used to seeing 3 or 4 plays a game where dwight is in the backfield and a run play to his side gets 6-7 yards. Also, Reggie Wayne said he'll play, and the ligiment is NOT torn.
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FatCitySaint Where y'at baby Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville via Metry!!!! Posts: 191	Re: Dwight Freeney, star defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, may miss Super Bowl XLIV with serious ankle injury Originally Posted by Isaac Reggie Wayne said he'll play, and the ligiment is NOT torn. WOW!!!! Didn't realize RW had his PHD!!!???

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indy4192 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 122	Re: Dwight Freeney, star defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, may miss Super Bowl XLIV with serious ankle injury Really? Have you asked Chris Johnson how suspect it is? have you asked Ray Rice or either of the Jets RB how "suspect it is"? The Saints don't have anyone close to the talent of a Chris Johnson, or a overall running game on the level of the Jets or Ravens, so keep thinking we are suspect as you finish with less then 75 total yards rushing for the night. Originally Posted by saintpaul25 Not to mention, their run defense is already suspect. This will open up alot of holes to run through, help us with clock control, and keeping Manning and that offense off the field. .
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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Dwight Freeney, star defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, may miss Super Bowl XLIV with serious ankle injury Originally Posted by indy4192 Really? Have you asked Chris Johnson how suspect it is? have you asked Ray Rice or either of the Jets RB how "suspect it is"? The Saints don't have anyone close to the talent of a Chris Johnson, or a overall running game on the level of the Jets or Ravens, so keep thinking we are suspect as you finish with less then 75 total yards rushing for the night. yes mr 4192 we may land up with 80 or 90 yards but the passing game will make up the lessor, if payton opens up the passing game which he kept unwraped much of the year, then watch for p.t. to tame your big pitbulls from the outsides on masterful hiden screens that will put the running backs into unheard of all purpose yards which could give a rats ass on the running yardage. all that said you may want to sit d. freeny

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indy4192 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 122	Re: Dwight Freeney, star defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, may miss Super Bowl XLIV with serious ankle injury We shut down a very good Cardinal passing game on their own field. You guys will score, but I don't see you putting up more then 28 pts. Originally Posted by st thomas yes mr 4192 we may land up with 80 or 90 yards but the passing game will make up the lessor, if payton opens up the passing game which he kept unwraped much of the year, then watch for p.t. to tame your big pitbulls from the outsides on masterful hiden screens that will put the running backs into unheard of all purpose yards which could give a rats ass on the running yardage. all that said you may want to sit d. freeny
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the-commish Longtime WhoDat Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 529	Re: Dwight Freeney, star defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, may miss Super Bowl XLIV with serious ankle injury Originally Posted by indy4192 We shut down a very good Cardinal passing game on their own field. You guys will score, but I don't see you putting up more then 28 pts. Just bring your safeties up into the box to try and stop the Saints run game. Drew Brees will be licking his chops on that one.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,120	Re: Dwight Freeney, star defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, may miss Super Bowl XLIV with serious ankle injury Originally Posted by indy4192 Really? Have you asked Chris Johnson how suspect it is? have you asked Ray Rice or either of the Jets RB how "suspect it is"? The Saints don't have anyone close to the talent of a Chris Johnson, or a overall running game on the level of the Jets or Ravens, so keep thinking we are suspect as you finish with less then 75 total yards rushing for the night. No bro, but don't you understand football? If you are balanced each opens up the other. Each team you just named has issues throwing the ball. Good luck playing a balanced offense

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indy4192 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 122	Re: Dwight Freeney, star defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, may miss Super Bowl XLIV with serious ankle injury How did that balanced offense do against a sub par TB team in your own home? That "balanced" team should have lost at Washington, yep that balance is good.... Originally Posted by spkb25 No bro, but don't you understand football? If you are balanced each opens up the other. Each team you just named has issues throwing the ball. Good luck playing a balanced offense
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