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

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[@Jubby1]

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

[@fazewaterhoseez697]

dwight for sure

[@americaninsurgent4403]

Freeney

[@adamcastillo5040]

Ware

[@Jubby1]

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

[@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

[@sports3117]

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

[@rhondagreen1465]

He'll get it

[@N-F-S6X]

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...

[@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!

[@17thuzifan]

He just made the hall

[@guy2579]

@@lz_377never

[@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.

[@chuckhamma5796]

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

[@Swaytoven601]

Strahan & Osi

[@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

[@BugsyTB89]

Dwight Freeneys pass rush was lethal

[@vegadomis32988]

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

[@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

[@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

[@khalilwilliams3176]

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

[@kingsharp2088]

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

[@tylerrobinson7383]

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

[@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.

[@matthewshortle5274]

Very underrated and should be in the hall of fame.

[@tylercoleman3020]

One of the best pass rushers in the game

[@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.

[@markymark6229]

Dwight frenzey was a legend

[@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.

[@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.

[@ethangonzalez1473]

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

[@dandrespruill1165]

Dwight Freeney was a great defensive player.

[@buffalowildwings2246]

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

[@NFLVault]

🔥

[@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

[@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!

[@TheKindredblades]

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

[@Crunchysopa52]

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

[@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.

[@eligotdajuice]

Oh he's definitely hall of fame no question!

[@coltsfan4life638]

Miss you Dwight Go Colts!! 🔥

[@scizorbullet8185]

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

[@rahamanoneal5076]

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

[@INTERLOPER-CS]

Hall of Famer. No question!

[@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.

[@seanstevens2324]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Freeney absolutely played the game right.

[@ChickenNuggggy]

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

[@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

[@imarkrami6599]

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

[@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.

[@apointtomake1517]

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

[@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.

[@Jay_C51]

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

[@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.

[@Davenport1992]

The best pass rush duo EVER.

[@cndungu]

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

[@johnburn872]

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

[@508boiii]

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

[@samcerbone6259]

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

[@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

[@kalibakingJesustha1]

One of the most underrated defensive ends of all time

[@duanecuster7166]

Considering how he almost never played football in high school and we had to beg him because he wanted to play soccer…smh we saw that move the first time. Imagine that move against HS tackles lol I think he did pretty good in his career

[@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!

[@wesleyhite8203]

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

[@snowboarddan5899]

Freeny and mathis where the best DE duo for long time

[@heavyizthacrown-5842]

Truly inspirational! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@oddbigking9069]

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

[@FleeceGonzalez]

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

[@paulc7400]

Lol yeah i hope nobody forgets about this. I remember just watching him on tv spinning and im like "everyone knows its coming, he knows it coming, the linemen knows its coming, the offensive coordinator knows its coming but nobody is gonna stop it"

[@IAmNobody451]

Proof you dont need size to be a pass rusher

[@sacramentoking2667]

Strength and heart can overcome anything.

[@ryanclark1724]

I'm a buccaneers fan but I will always have a place in my heart for dwight freeny when I played football I wanted to be just like him granted I may have been a little delusional at 5:10 165ibs lmao but hey he made me feel like I could move anyone off the line

[@brandonmartin4518]

I think people don't understand how good Dwight Frenzy & Robert Mathis was 2 of the best to ever do it hell even Tom brady said these 2 scared him the most as pass rushers 2 future halls of famers 🔥 🐐🐐

[@TheTruth-mv7hm]

He said Jason taylor was better

[@kevinheath7588]

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

[@kylekissack4633]

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

[@jrad410]

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

[@brentolie]

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

[@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.

[@khalilwilliams3176]

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

[@Jay_C51]

I would spin throughout my years of playing football cause of Freeney. Even would salute my father whenever he was sitting after any good play I made like Freeney would do. Easily the number 1 player’s game I tried to mimic

[@martinvalencia6141]

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

[@danielpark1678]

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

[@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 😂💯

[@TheFinn24]

I loved those days so very much

[@brandoncoleman9955]

Thank You for posting this. I enjoyed it.

[@Cazman819]

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

[@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.

[@JDP2104]

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

[@AJ_savage16]

Hope Freeney gets in the HOF hell of defensive end

[@jangofett6634]

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

[@SNOW_MAN_175]

With Robert Mathis On The Other Side Beast

[@ryan_2007_walls]

Dwight Freeney was the real damn deal with the Colts he should be and will be a hall of famer he won a super bowl ring in 2006 he was a 1st Round draft choice out of Syracuse University underrated player no matter what

[@scudrunner79]

Loved ya in Indy man. Much respect.

[@taihj]

He had McNab shook

[@BigSwo2909]

Freeney and James Harrison are 2 of the best “undersized” pass rushers of all time. Freeney would out speed and athletic you. Harrison would steal your lunch and punch you in the face. Both guys absolute bad asses. Dumervil was good but not on their level. I hope Freeney makes it to the hall of fame. In today’s game my god he’d be a 15-20 sack guy every year of his prime.

[@shschesschamp]

So glad you could get at least one ring Freeney you deserve it. You should have a 2nd one for sure with the Falcons, but they really screwed that up.

[@14isoldenough]

I still cant believe the gangster one on the team was marvin harrison.

[@Truthis.214]

One of my favorites

[@rmm3803]

"My first 3-sack game..." How many players would kill to have just one game like that?

[@49ersdoggaming55]

Insane player 🔥

[@perrygibson8419]

One of the best but underappreciated pass rushers...

[@flagtheoffense]

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

[@tylerbickell5576]

God bless you Dwight Freeney. Unicorn.

[@ladeviousblanton111]

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