Dwight Freeney: The NFL's Revolutionary Spin/Speed Pass Rusher! | Throwback Originals

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[@FatherMighty]

Who was better in there prime? Demarcus ware or Dwight frenzy?

[@fazewaterhoseez697]

dwight for sure

[@americaninsurgent4403]

Freeney

[@adamcastillo5040]

Ware

[@FatherMighty]

I think Demarcus

[@natepriestle1397]

Freeney

[@CollinTelesz]

Freeney and Mathis the most underrated duo to ever wreak havoc on quarterbacks

[@brendonkeen1974]

Eh it’s my boy CT

[@CollinTelesz]

@@brendonkeen1974 Hey Brendon!

[@CollinTelesz]

@Thomas Hillebrand Wow, that's awesome! Thank you

[@Coltsfan36951]

Knew I’d find you here!😂

[@dariusnelson737]

Tell em CT

[@sports3117]

He’s such a beast at Defensive End. He should have his place in Canton, OH!!

[@rhondagreen1465]

He'll get it

[@alloverthe9-5-sixsixsix2]

Agreed 🙏

[@devaughnwilliams9905]

No cap!!!

[@uhhhmaeve]

He just got it :)

[@nylgnd38]

Glad y'all showing respect to Dwight freeney this man is a sure fire 1st ballot hall of famer

[@betanusolosix]

He earned it for sure...

[@OfficialJaguarGator9]

Should be a Hall of Famer. Only argument against historically is that Leslie O'Neal, with similar sack numbers, is not in, but considering that Freeney has more Pro Bowls, more First Team All Pros, and is on an all-decade team, it's not a fair comparison

[@kh7955]

O'Neal should def be in. Freeney should too

[@SuperbSportMedia]

I think his own teammate being so good has a lot to do with it, Robert Mathis has very similar numbers and actually forced more fumbles. Truth is they should both be in!

[@bigred9991]

He might not make it because of how bad he was against the run. His sack numbers are well above average but his run defense was atrocious to put it lightly.

[@IzJuno_]

Let’s goooo

[@johnbog1143]

HOF no doubt, one of the best pass rushers to ever do it

[@chuckhamma5796]

Him and Mathis made my childhood an absolute joy. Best duo for my money

[@Swaytoven601]

Strahan & Osi

[@Heie_]

One of the forgotten legends he was a monster in his prime💯

[@michaelbismarckii9139]

Him and Johnathan Abraham

[@lz_377]

Not forgotten to Colts fans!

[@wolfzsuckslol]

He just made the hall

[@guy2579]

@@lz_377never

[@bugsy6321]

Dwight Freeneys pass rush was lethal

[@troysmith958]

Freeney and Mathis are the greatest d end duo i have ever seen name another tag team like them that has 100 sacks a piece and had long-term success colts hit the gold mine drafting both

[@tylercoleman3020]

One of the best pass rushers in the game

[@AirEmOut]

Cant mention Freeney without Mathis or Mathis with out Freeney. Those 2 were DOMINANT. Best duo by far I may be bias being a Colts fan. Freeney was a pure finesse pass rusher not only got sacks but caused turnovers. Freeney should definitely have a gold jacket

[@dandrespruill1165]

Dwight Freeney was a great defensive player.

[@qceaz11]

Bruce Smith started the spin move but Dwight Freeney perfected it being from Indiana I used to watch this man give Tackles fits he was a beast💪🏾💯

[@andyc9979]

Was waiting for this comment. I'm a bills fan and smith was the one who started it. Dwight took it to another level.

[@ethangonzalez1473]

Rest In Peace to the players that are gone too soon who were featured in this video 🙏 Rip Steve McNair Rip Cedric Benson

[@INTERLOPER-CS]

Hall of Famer. No question!

[@louisvelez40]

I was so impressed with his technique as a pass rusher and just great at forcing fumbles. Him and Mathis were fun to watch. Glad Freeney is getting the respect he deserves

[@kingsharp2088]

HIM MATHIS AND SANDERS WERE A JOY TO WATCH 💯💪🏿🏈 GRATEFUL TO HAVE SEEN SOME OF THE GREATS 🤞🏿💎💯🏈

[@philosophy20]

This dude was so underrated man! He deserves some more praise. Im a Bears fan that grew up in Indiana. I definitely know the impact he had on the state. ✊🏽🐻⬇️

[@ADT2695]

“...Underrated...”, lol? Spectators and pundits were *very* aware of him during his tenure with the ‘Colts, and even when he was with the ‘Chargers and ‘Falcons because he still made a notable impact.

[@speedyeagle2.25]

Him and Mathies One of the best defensive backs not only in Colts history but in NFL history awesome video

[@theformulated1]

That duo reminded me of Derrick Thomas & Neil Smith from the 90's Chiefs

[@lzv6990]

No, a fine pass rusher, but he was average vs the run.

[@darthmaulx3185]

Defensive ends (Had to do it )

[@milesbrown7345]

@Some Guy yea those colts teams were built for pass first shootouts vs Brady rivers Brees and the other gun slingers of the time. And those colts teams don't have a great run stuffing linebacker, they didn't have a middle tier now that you bring up the Bob Sanders thing crazy how they don't have a linebacker I can remember. What did Gary Brackett play line or linebacker?

[@XRTRACING]

@@milesbrown7345 brackett was a lb. But he was average at best. All other lbs were below average. Crazy that they were 1-2 players on defense away from 3-5 Super Bowls.

[@matthewshortle5274]

Very underrated and should be in the hall of fame.

[@khalilwilliams3176]

This guy was so underrated! Happy to have been apart of the Dwight Freeney experience!

[@tylerrobinson7383]

Dwight Freeney was a legend. He’s one of the reasons why I wore #93 through my football days. Loved his style!

[@BigRed1999]

Extremely underrated defensive end. Glad he’s finally getting his gold jacket. As a Colts fan he was always my favorite player when I was a kid.

[@vegadomis32988]

Loved watching Freeny play! Definitely deserves to be in the hall of fame

[@buffalowildwings2246]

NFL Throwback Deserves More Subs , Like I Said Yesterday , Keep Dropping These Bangers

[@NFLVault]

🔥

[@coltsfan4life638]

Miss you Dwight Go Colts!! 🔥

[@jadehammer5230]

Way before Dwight there was Derrick Thomas...one of the best to ever play. He was the revolutionary, way undersized...but his speed off the edge was incredible.

[@austinryan9382]

Indy gets that 2nd Super Bowl if this dude was healthy against the Saints.

[@Carl-lk8zn]

Cap

[@shschesschamp]

I felt the same way too.

[@TheKindredblades]

Freeney and Mathis together were deadly. I loved those guys.

[@scizorbullet8185]

Deight freeney is awesome forever respect him. Always an impsct player even in his year with Atlanta

[@RossTrittipo]

Man I miss those days. Freeney had an incredible motor. Look at him run. Every single time it's 100% full throttle, full speed, full power, legs pumping, arms flailing, trying to rip the QB's head off. And right behind him was Mathis!

[@Crunchysopa52]

One of my fav defensive players of the 00s, was stellar for a long time.

[@SNOW_MAN_175]

With Robert Mathis On The Other Side Beast

[@ripplerocket]

I actually had the opportunity to be around the Colts a lot when they had training camp for 11 years at Rose Hulman in Terre Haute. I worked for the local cable company and we serviced the college.

[@realbillcipher9682]

Proof you dont need size to be a pass rusher

[@heavyizthacrown-5842]

Truly inspirational! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@kevinheath7588]

Seems a really nice guy..good luck to him.

[@samcerbone6259]

If I could give the fountain of youth to any player it would be Dwight freeny

[@sacramentoking2667]

Strength and heart can overcome anything.

[@Davenport1992]

The best pass rush duo EVER.

[@wesleyhite8203]

It's the old story of "Speed and Skill going up Sheer Brute Strength!"

[@seanstevens2324]

He was amazing. He showed that size doesn't always win. Passion and heart 💯💪👍✌️

[@waitIgotthis]

I remember listening to that 2003 Dolphins game on the radio because I was at a Student Council event. Prior seasons the Colts were terrible defensively and I was just expecting Miami to go down the field and score. It was the first time I remember the defense actually winning the game during the Manning era. That was when I realized just how special he was.

[@ericpackers1700]

Him and Mathis

[@markymark6229]

Dwight frenzey was a legend

[@mgtowforever7246]

I still have his Jersey from 2006. It still fits me too!

[@Jay_C51]

Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis was such a great thing to watch growing up

[@Yaahboi52]

What’s crazy is for a caliber of a player like Dwight Freeney, in today’s game he’d get an easy $100 million+ contract. Back then that was a monster deal for an edge. Today is just different.

[@cndungu]

Man did the dirty work with so much heart that most players hate.

[@Criminalpresident45]

Hope Freeney gets in the HOF hell of defensive end

[@imarkrami6599]

The Reason why I played DE in school was because of Freeney. He is an inspiration to all undersize linemen.

[@kalibaking877]

One of the most underrated defensive ends of all time

[@ladeviousblanton111]

U go this way I go that way similar to rush hour 2 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Cazman819]

Not even an hour ago I was reading Dwight Freeney's wiki.

[@ryanhadley6504]

I live in Cincinnati and he came in to a bar with his wife one night and sat down next to me and just started talking it took me a while to realize who it was , he is cool guy!!! Absolute beast

[@brandoncoleman9955]

Thank You for posting this. I enjoyed it.

[@DanielRGonza]

Dwight freeney was underrated af , he was like chandler Jones tier of pass rusher

[@snowboarddan5899]

Freeny and mathis where the best DE duo for long time

[@rahamanoneal5076]

He was truly a compliment to football👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿.

[@SportsBettingDude]

Dwight Freeney was one of my favorite pass-rushers of all time. Not to mention he was a Colts player! I remember back in the day he was unstoppable in Madden too. Another 12-sack game LOL. In Freeney we trust!

[@eligotdajuice]

Oh he's definitely hall of fame no question!

[@brentolie]

These videos are amazing. I'm working through a bunch of them, learning a ton.

[@oddbigking9069]

Honestly. Dwight Freeney sounds like the best guy to teach you how to be a dominant Edge rusher

[@scudrunner79]

Loved ya in Indy man. Much respect.

[@NQTOD]

I so miss this era Growing up a Hoosier going to colts games seeing the talent Getting autographs and shaking hands of legends I remember meeting Bob Sanders (The Muscle) Before a game one afternoon. He had on a custom tailored suit and when he shook my hand I could see the stitches stretch on his shoulder and arm...and talking to Tony Dungy before a game like he’d known me my entire life...,this is what football used to be about

[@khalilwilliams3176]

Robert Mathis needs a video on that 2013 season, he dominated!

[@jrad410]

When I played DE in school always looked to Freeney. That spin move got me lot of sacks

[@johnburn872]

I wasn't really watching football at this time but I'm surprised I've never heard of him before, he's unbelievable!

[@thejetman7]

If he wants a coaching job he should have one waiting for him. He seems so knowledgeable. The young guys could learn a thing or two.

[@TheFinn24]

I loved those days so very much

[@49ersdoggaming55]

Insane player 🔥

[@jayclay6762]

As a Colt fan and a guy who played Dline from age nine til the end of high school, this man was my absolute favorite defender. I even wore 93 as my jersey number as a tribute to him. I'm glad his underrated career is getting some recognition in this video.

[@christianbruh3528]

In 08 I used to use the colts for madden and he was absolutely BROKEN with the spin sack and I always wondered why I could get like 6 a game with him but now I know 😂💯

[@Truthis.214]

One of my favorites

[@danielpark1678]

He was my second favorite defensive player during those days...after Bobby Sanders the GOAT

[@jeffharris9405]

Damn good one of the best Thanks for the Memories

[@jangofett6634]

Him and robert one of the best of not the best pass rushing duos ever

[@geekverve]

There are some players who leave the Colts for other teams, but I will always consider them a Colt regardless of where they retire. Freeney is one of them. Those were awesome times for Colts fans.

[@TheJaker5]

Anytime I hear someone say an edge rusher doesn’t have enough size, I point to Freeney. Dude’s only 6’1 and was an elite sack artist. Robert Mathis too. He was similar in size.

[@martinvalencia6141]

Freeny, golden, and Calais were really a underrated trio.

[@themilkynipple2801]

Great vid, absolute legend

[@dre_withwithout]

A prime Freeney was so disrespectfully fast and used to slip right by OTs. Also, when Mathis was coming up under him it made it even harder to block Dwight. He was a terror.

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Freeney absolutely played the game right.

[@kylekissack4633]

As a bears fan in that time period I have nothing but respect for mathis and freeny! Miss watching them destroy the edges

[@508boiii]

ABSOULUTE BEAST!!! HE TERRORIZED MY PATS O-LINE EVERY GAME LOL!!! MANZ WAS INNA CLASS OF HIS OWN FOR YRSSSS...

[@tylerbickell5576]

God bless you Dwight Freeney. Unicorn.

[@claymac7895]

When Bob Sanders came along in ‘04 that changed everything.

[@mauricioviana861]

Of course I love Manning, Wayne and ALL the others guys.....but back in the day, Freeney was my hero....wish you ALL the best big fella

[@17thNO]

Dwight Freeny spinmove was a beast.

[@delldolo7314]

Awesome player

[@slickdirt]

I forgot all about Larry Johnson. That dude was a beast

[@balzaak4803]

That spin technique was so good

[@hoodspecialisst4993]

Dude was a monster

[@apointtomake1517]

John Randle is the best "6 footer for life".

[@aaronshoaf4644]

He was a beast

[@mitchcadoez]

Legend

[@JDP2104]

I still remember watching that TNF game vs the Vikings and how excited I was when he made that game winning strip sack

[@froey198033]

Dude was a beast.

[@flagtheoffense]

2:30 those Oklahoma drills paid off ... fight through fight through EXPLODE

[@ignaciocartachea6473]

Double spin move beast