There is a more than decent chance that NFL free agent Dwight Freeney will be the newest member of the Denver Broncos.
Peyton Manning himself is apparently doing all he can to get the Broncos management to recruit the former Indianapolis Colt who was the franchise’s all-time leader in sacks.
Freeney has appeared in the Pro Bowl seven times and earned three first-team All-Pro selections but may be past his prime at 33 years of age. Yet the primary reason he lost relevance with the Colts was because the defensive set up where he shines most was taken out of the picture.
Sports World Report explains why it would make sense for Freeney to make the move to Denver:
“Freeney saw his production drop in 2012 because of the 3-4 defense. The transition did not work in his favor. He produced his worst year of production, only recording 12 tackles and five sacks in 14 games. The five sacks were the second-lowest of his career.
The Broncos are expected to cut Elvis Dumervil at the start of free agency because of his large salaray and will be in need of a pass rusher to place next to Von Miller. Freeney would certainly fit that mold.”
Other teams rumored to be interested in Freeney are the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants and New York Jets.
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