Indianapolis Colts: The Team Must Avoid Trading Away Dwight Freeney

May 5, 2012   ·   Zach Kruse   ·   Jump to comments

The rebuilding Indianapolis Colts have reportedly considered the idea of trading defensive end Dwight Freeney for the better part of the last two months. But if the 32-year-old is going to embrace his new role in the team's 3-4 defense as well as he seems to be now, GM Ryan Grigson should end his interest in dealing one of the Colts' longest-tenured players. 
Speaking with Alex Marvez of FOX Sports on Sirius XM Radio this week, Freeney seemed content with the changes in Indianapolis. The idea of leaving the only organization he's ever known didn't sound high on his list, either.
I'm kind of old-school when it comes to that thought. I'm not LeBron trying to leave the team. I'm more like the era of Magic and (New York Giants linebacker) Lawrence Taylor, who stayed with that same team for their entire careers win, lose or draw. They were married to the city they were drafted in. You go through the tough times and great times with them, and that's it. That's what I'm lo...

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