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

[@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

[@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...

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@kingsharp2088]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@ethangonzalez1473]

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

[@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.

[@tylerrobinson7383]

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

[@khalilwilliams3176]

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

[@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.

[@matthewshortle5274]

Very underrated and should be in the hall of fame.

[@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.

[@tylercoleman3020]

One of the best pass rushers in the game

[@dandrespruill1165]

Dwight Freeney was a great defensive player.

[@vegadomis32988]

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

[@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.

[@IAmNobody451]

Proof you dont need size to be a pass rusher

[@buffalowildwings2246]

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

[@NFLVault]

🔥

[@samcerbone6259]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@INTERLOPER-CS]

Hall of Famer. No question!

[@scizorbullet8185]

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

[@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.

[@wesleyhite8203]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@SNOW_MAN_175]

With Robert Mathis On The Other Side Beast

[@Cazman819]

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

[@kevinheath7588]

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

[@imarkrami6599]

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

[@Jimmy_Hopkins15]

Hope Freeney gets in the HOF hell of defensive end

[@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

[@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

[@markymark6229]

Dwight frenzey was a legend

[@cndungu]

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

[@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.

[@DanielRGonza]

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

[@heavyizthacrown-5842]

Truly inspirational! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@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!

[@khalilwilliams3176]

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

[@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

[@sacramentoking2667]

Strength and heart can overcome anything.

[@jrad410]

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

[@rahamanoneal5076]

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

[@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.

[@kalibakingJesustha1]

One of the most underrated defensive ends of all time

[@oddbigking9069]

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

[@johnburn872]

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

[@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 😂💯

[@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

[@eligotdajuice]

Oh he's definitely hall of fame no question!

[@ladeviousblanton111]

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

[@danielpark1678]

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

[@Davenport1992]

The best pass rush duo EVER.

[@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.

[@508boiii]

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

[@snowboarddan5899]

Freeny and mathis where the best DE duo for long time

[@kylekissack4633]

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

[@brentolie]

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

[@jangofett6634]

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

[@brandoncoleman9955]

Thank You for posting this. I enjoyed it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@TheFinn24]

I loved those days so very much

[@scudrunner79]

Loved ya in Indy man. Much respect.

[@Truthis.214]

One of my favorites

[@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987]

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

[@jeffharris9405]

Damn good one of the best Thanks for the Memories

[@49ersdoggaming55]

Insane player 🔥

[@martinvalencia6141]

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

[@ChazISfat]

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

[@michaelkoh6608]

Had so much respect for this man. He'd wreck my Patriots if we didn't gameplan for him.

[@claymac7895]

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

[@tylerbickell5576]

God bless you Dwight Freeney. Unicorn.

[@apointtomake1517]

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

[@themilkynipple2801]

Great vid, absolute legend

[@christophernava2324]

Remember playing in High School, being not so big for a D end, watching him play. That day I copied his style, and being succesful until college with the spin move and speed pass rushing. Also, turning the OT standing at 45 degree angle.

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Freeney absolutely played the game right.

[@JDP2104]

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

[@natepriestle1397]

One of the best DEs in the NFL history, undersized & caused a lot of havoc on that field, if he does not get in the hall of fame? somethin's wrong with the Committee

[@derricktalbert6554]

I'm not saying he won't, just keep in mind the HOF is seriously flawed

[@mitchcadoez]

Legend

[@17thNO]

Dwight Freeny spinmove was a beast.

[@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

[@delldolo7314]

Awesome player

[@Zero8880]

The 1st and 2nd defensive ends taken from the 2002 NFL draft class were Julius Peppers and Dwight Freeney. You really couldn't go wrong with either choice. Now they are both going into the Hall of Fame together in the 2024 HoF class.