IndySTar:Sports Illustrated's omission upsets Freeney(Brian Orakpo related)

[x96bryan10]

http://www.indystar.com/article/20100924/SPORTS03/9240337/Sports-Illustrated-s-omission-upsets-Freeney?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Colts

Dwight Freeney, the Indianapolis Colts' all-time sack leader, did a double take when shown Peter King's "five most fearsome pass rushers for 2010 and beyond" in the Sports Illustrated NFL Preview edition.Freeney wasn't among them.

The ninth-year pro, who has boosted his franchise-record career sack total to 87 with three in two games this season, took issue with the No. 4 selection: Washington's Brian Orakpo.

"Who is this?" Freeney asked, pointing to Orakpo's name.

The second-year outside linebacker had 11 sacks as a Redskins rookie and was selected to the Pro Bowl.

"When you put Brian Orakpo -- and nothing against the guy, he is 24 -- but mention him over me, that hurts your credibility as an analyst," Freeney said. "I know who Peter King is. But to mention (Orakpo) over me? For him not to mention me in the top five, that is an insult."

King, who has been with Sports Illustrated for two decades, mentioned Freeney in explaining why Chicago's Julius Peppers edged out the Colts defensive end for the final spot.

The list included the context, "They'll chase and drop quarterbacks for the next half decade." DeMarcus Ware of Dallas was No. 1, Minnesota's Jared Allen second and Houston's Mario Williams third.

Perhaps Freeney got edged out because he's 30. But it still didn't sit well with him.

"So I guess it's over?" he said, shaking his head.

Freeney is curious to know who NFL foes would prefer to face, him or Orakpo? "Would you rather see him or would you rather see me?"

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Somebodys a little upset. lol

[Burgold]

Uh oh, those panties are riding up.

[Rob Mexico]

Haha that is awesome. What a cry baby. He should just let his play speak for him. Its great to see that T. Williams went up against two of the top five rushers this year and did really well. GO TW!

[AKM311]

I laughed reading that. Not because I think Orakpo is better than Freeney, but the way he said "Who is this?".

[Califan007 The Constipated]

Freeney is curious to know who NFL foes would prefer to face, him or Orakpo? "Would you rather see him or would you rather see me?"

5 years from now? I'm pretty sure they'd rather face you, big guy lol :yes:...

[GritzRgreat]

What a baby. GREAT football player but still a baby.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

What a *****!

[Mackdaddydean]

I hope Rak becomes an top 10 all-time sack leader and HOF and Freeney feels stupid someday.

[gortiz]

well this sucks ... i really liked dwight, but i did not know alot about him. He's on my s-list now.

whether he as ****ing about a skin has no bearing on my crappy opinion of him now ... REALLY THIS IS EFFING PETTY.

to get this worked up ... what the hell dude.

[Bantu]

Wow, what a crybaby. He should be considered for that list but there are many others who could say the same. The Steeler's OLB's, Clay Matthews, T. Suggs are a few more to be considered.

[Skinz4Life12]

Uh oh, those panties are riding up.

so true.

[rd421]

Well I guess we will get a chance to see here in the next few weeks eh?

[MattFancy]

Freeney might not know who Orakpo is, but in a few weeks, Peyton Manning will.

[superozman]

If i was Freeney - i'd probably say the same thing haha.

[Rocket442Olds]

Freeney might not know who Orakpo is, but in a few weeks, Peyton Manning will.

Lets not get carried away. Orakpo will likely not touch Peyton. Hardly anyone does.

I've followed Freeney his entire career, and he is an elite pass rusher. As said above though, he is 30. This is "2010 and beyond". He was a monster while at Syracuse, and still is in the top 5 to me. I'm sure he'll eventually slow down, but I don't see that happening yet.

[The_Godfather]

I want to laugh, but we're playing this guy soon. Sure hope it doesn't give him extra motivation to get to McNabb.

[moondog]

I think you might have to put Clay Matthews at #1. But in terms of production I could get why Freeney is miffed but I think this is blown a little out of proportion. Professional athletes have big egos and I would say Freeney has earned it. I love Orakpo, but Freeney's rookie numbers were even better than Orakpo's - granted Freeney didn't have to play OLB and he was on a team that was always winning so he could just rush the passer all the time knowing teams had to pass to get back in the game.

Either way, I couldn't care less about what Freeney has to say and the same could be said about Peter King, even if it is nice to see people recognizing the Redskins having some talent. Freeney is an outstanding football player and so is Orakpo, and I would be ecstatic if my team had either of those guys - I just happen to like Orakpo a lot more because he plays for the Skins =)

[JohnnyUtah]

I like Freeney and I can understand where he is coming from. But, I'd rather have Orakpo any day of the week.

[TSO]

I'm not too pleased, he's going to have extra motivation to get to Mcnabb now, lol.

[Xameil]

I'm not too pleased, he's going to have extra motivation to get to Mcnabb now, lol.

yeah but because of his response, Orakpo has more motivation to get to Peyton as well...then go up to Freeney after the game and say "know me now *****?"

[terpskins10]

I think it's sadder that he's putting stock into what Peter King says and not what his actual play does. He's better than Orakpo RIGHT NOW and he should know that. And he should also understand that he's 6 years older than Rak and his style of play relies on maintaining his speed. Once that's gone, he won't be the same Freeney anymore. Which is why people think he'll slow down soon.

[jflow78]

Sounds like someone is worried their skills are degrading and people are noticing.

He also sounds like a petty little *****. I seriously doubt Rak gets to 30 and gives cares what an analyst, who sits on his *** all day and writes bull ****, says about him.

[TSO]

yeah but because of his response, Orakpo has more motivation to get to Peyton as well...then go up to Freeney after the game and say "know me now *****?"

Well then, I must say that's a much better way of looking at it, lol!

[DGREENHULK]

Awww-no-he-diddent...Peter King 1 Dwight Brite 0.

[onedrop]

Well I guess we will get a chance to see here in the next few weeks eh?

indeed we will and i have 45 yard line seats RIGHT behind the visitors bench for the game. at lease freeney weenie and i will have something to talk about.