Indianapolis Colts: Vince Wilfork or Terrance Knighton?
Nov 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton (98) during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Terrance Knighton, Denver Broncos
Even if Terrance Knighton is just 28 years old he might not be a three-down player in the NFL. Nonetheless he’s one of the best run-stuffers in the entire league.
“Pot Roast” is one of the hot names in free agency now that Suh is off the market, as reported by Pro Football Talk, and the Colts are one them:
Terrance Knighton reportedly getting "serious interest" from several teams http://t.co/rjWszrCtao
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 8, 2015
Knighton would anchor the middle of the Colts’ defensive line for several years to come: it’s also thanks to his powerful presence in the trenches that the Denver Broncos ranked second in the league in run defense last season, allowing just 79.8 yards per game.
After getting some help for the offensive line with the signing of Todd Herremans, I think it’s time for the Colts to look on the other side of the ball. Sign Knighton, put him on the field on first and second down and then unleash your pass rushers on third down.
The biggest winner in the Suh sweepstakes? Might just be Terrance Knighton. Can get similar production for maybe half of what Suh would cost
— trey wingo (@wingoz) March 3, 2015
2014 Regular season stats: 2 sacks, 19 tackles, 3 pass deflections.
2014 Playoffs: 1 tackle (1 game).
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