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That Makes Half of the Herm Edwards Era Draft Picks Gone

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley adjusts his headset as he paces along the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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about 1 month ago: Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley adjusts his headset as he paces along the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

With the trade of Tank Tyler to the Carolina Panthers, the Kansas City Chiefs now have 13 of the 26 draft picks from the Herm Edwards era (2006-08).

Tyler was a third round draft choice in the 2007 draft, and now that he's gone, only two players remain from that draft class. 

Here's how the Herm era drafts are shaking out:

Star-divide

2006

Remaining: OLB Tamba Hali, QB Brodie Croyle, S Jarrad Page

Gone: S Bernard Pollard, CB Marcus Maxey, OT Tre Stallings, WR Jeff Webb

The 2006 draft isn't that bad as there are still two starters remaining and Bernard Pollard may have been the result of a scheme change. 

2007

Remaining: WR Dwayne Bowe, RB Kolby Smith

Gone: DE Turk McBride, DT Tank Tyler, K Justin Medlock, OT Herb Taylor, TE Michael Allan

The 2007 draft is looking pretty terrible at this point.  It looks like just one contributor remains as Kolby Smith has yet to practice since being on the PUP list. The team did get compensation for Tyler so that's not so bad.

2008

Remaining: DE Glenn Dorsey, LT Branden Albert, CB Brandon Flowers, RB Jamaal Charles, TE Brad Cottam, S DaJuan Morgan, CB Brandon Carr, OT Barry Richardson

Gone: WR Will Franklin, WR Kevin Robinson, DE Brian Johnston, TE Michael Merritt

The 2008 draft still looks solid.

***

It's something we've gotta remember around here when we're talking about immediate success (or lack thereof) from the new regime -- for whatever reason, whether it be talent or scheme, the Chiefs only have three contributors from the '06 and '07 drafts. 

This thing will take some time, there's no doubt about that.  But the Chiefs are stockpiling draft picks so they have the players they think will make this thing work.

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Wow...

Herm had one bad draft that year

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

Maybe Turk and Tank workout in different schemes but that doesn’t help the Chiefs current situation.

It’s not necessarily all on Herm.

by Joel Thorman on Oct 19, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True..we are running two different schemes so i cant say that.

when i say herm…i mean his scouting crew. BUT they did work for Herm…

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

herm still made the decision

I can only think of one time in his last 10 years where Carl overruled the head coach. i.e. Larry Johnson

by TDubb on Oct 19, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Other way around...

Carl was the GM and made all personnel decisions. He had full authority there.

by Joel Thorman on Oct 19, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carl let his coaches make their own decisions tho

He let vermeil ruin the defense and make the offense a powerhouse

by CALIFAN1986 on Oct 19, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah right

because wasting so many picks on defense ruined Vermeils teams… Or Carls scouts were terrible (and history points at the latter being the case)

2001 – Round 3, #75 overall, DT Eric Downing
Round 4, #107 overall LB Monty Beisel
Round 7, #212 overall, DB Shaunard Harts
Round 7, #243 overall, DT Terdell Sands

2002 – Round 1, #6 overall, DT Ryan Sims
Round 2, #43 overall, DT Eddie Freeman
Round 5, #143 overall, OLB Scott Fujita
Round 7, #221 overall, OLB Maurice Rodriguez

2003 – Round 2, #47 overall, LB Kawika Mitchell
Round 3, #92 overall, DB Julian Battle
Round 6, #189 overall, DE Jimmy Wilkerson
Round 7, #230 overall, DT Montique Sharpe
Round 7, #252, DB Willie Pile

2004 – Round 2, #36 overall, DT Junior Siavii
Round 3, #93 overall, LB Keyaron Fox
Round 4, #126 overall, DE Jared Allen

2005 – Round 1, #15 overall, LB Derrick Johnson
Traded Round 2 Pick for Pat Surtain
Round 5, #138 overall, LB Boomer Grigsby; #147 overall, CB Alphonso Hodge
Round 6, #199 overall, DE Khari Long

Lots of picks spent on defense

Can I be your Batman?

by IISaiNtII on Oct 19, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, that's a depressing record

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh the 4-5-6 rounders look the best in hindsight.

just saying

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not blaming anyone

just the best of those drafts other than DJ was 4-6 round picks

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some of the worst aspect of these

is that some of the missing picks went for coaches!

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1 pick

and it was a 2006 pick, so that’s not reflected there at all…

Can I be your Batman?

by IISaiNtII on Oct 19, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought we gave up at least one for Vermeil

if not two. I haven’t bothered to go back and check.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, I went and checked

We had to give up a 2nd in 2001 and a 3rd in 2002 for Vermeil.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost...
The Rams would be awarded the Chiefs’ second-round pick in 2001 and Washington’s third-round selection in 2002. The Chiefs acquired Washington’s pick as compensation after the Redskins signed Marty Schottenheimer as coach. The Chiefs must also reimburse the Rams the $500,000 they paid to Vermeil during the past year

Didn’t know that though, so good catch!

Can I be your Batman?

by IISaiNtII on Oct 19, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've commented before that Pioli showed himself better than Carl

when he didn’t give up draft picks for an effing coach.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not neccesarily a bad thing to hit on later picks

but those guys went around the league a time or two, and the Chiefs didn’t get much in return for them… if anything. Hindsight is always 20/20 though….

Can I be your Batman?

by IISaiNtII on Oct 19, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We Could Sure Use

Scott Fujita and Kawika Mitchell right now. For sure Fujita is better than we have now…

by Skrappy on Oct 19, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Especially if we'd kept Donnie Edwards around

to help teach them the ropes.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can someone take this one step further?

How many of these guys that were drafted are still in the NFL as a current player, or left the Chiefs organization and played for a few years some place else?

by Chief1 on Oct 20, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup. ONE

I’ve been hesitant to jump on the bandwagon so often presented by some on this site, but I think I’m in now: Herm Edwards did a detrimental amount of damage to this franchise. Wow.

-cw

Watching the 2009-2010 Chiefs 12 hours ahead of you (in Taipei, Taiwan).
Twittering my every move. Don't act like you're not even slightly interested.

by webby37 on Oct 19, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO

How many of Dick’s draft picks did anything for the Chiefs? I think LJ is the last Dick guy on the team and Dick didn’t even want him

Predictions for 2009:

LJ runs for 1800 yards
Bowe in the pro bowl
Chiefs D finishes in the top 10 in points allowed
Chiefs 10-6

by bonesjackson on Oct 20, 2009 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scheme change. Herm didn’t destroy this franchise, he just wasn’t able to fix what Vermeil left. Tank, Turk, and Pollard are all a DIRECT result of scheme change. The rest has to do with “we didn’t draft them, and they haven’t shown to be special in training camp, so cut them”. Can’t really compare drafts like this, because it shows a skewed picture. But Herm did not do detrimental damage.

by T-Rich on Oct 20, 2009 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Herm? Vermeil?

It is all about Peterson. He ran the organization…

into the ground.

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 20, 2009 1:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even if people want to blame Herm and Vermeil

Who brought those guys in and let it happen – Peterson. After Marty left, he constantly brought in people that he could control. And a big reason Marty left is because he was having disagreements with personel moves that Peterson wanted to make.

by vincent2668 on Oct 20, 2009 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where would the Chiefs be without Peterson? Do some research and give CP the respect he deserves, he did a lot for this franchise.

by T-Rich on Oct 20, 2009 1:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He had mine

until he worked against Coach Schottenheimer and further proved from there on that he was no longer worthy to be with the team.

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 20, 2009 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just because Pioli is shuttling out everybody that he didn't bring in doesn't mean they were bad picks

It’s becoming more and more clear that Pioli is working hard to ship out everybody that he didn’t personally bring in.

I think a lot of these guys will go on to have decent careers if they can get in schemes that work for them.

I’m very confused as to why Tank was sat on the bench. He was playing very well when he was starting. He had a career game against Oakland and then the next game he’s coming off the bench. Just seem like Haley and Pioli do so much knee jerk reaction to things.

by ChiefDJ on Oct 19, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not all about tackles...

That said, I’m not going to argue that I know how to evaluate DTs (based on what we can see).

And, you’re right about the schemes…in the right situation, I think Tank can be a good player.

by Joel Thorman on Oct 19, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed. However, we don't watch every practice so it's hard to say...

I remember Haley being asked about Tank and he mentioned that he didn’t play with that nasty streak that Haley expected. I would guess that is a big reason why Tank is in Carolina.

by WesternChief on Oct 19, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's no DT in this Defense

Playing a 3-4, I think Pioli and Haley didn’t like what they saw from Tyler as a NT. They already have three guys who can play DT, Ron Edwards, Dorsey, and Magee. I think they probably feel like they can find a free agent right now who will be as good of a NT as Tyler was. Don’t necessarily disagree.

Getting a draft pick for a very, very small difference in production. Maybe even a increase in production.

by AlanSimpson on Oct 19, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly right

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can’t wait to see who that free agent is! A good NT that everyone else hasn’t noticed is unsigned!

by T-Rich on Oct 20, 2009 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the right situation...

meaning the UFL or CFL?

sorry couldnt resist. i do wish Tank the best.

by MountainManMike on Oct 20, 2009 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Tre stallings

Wasnt drafted by herm he was drafted by carl

by TonylovesKC on Oct 20, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strike that

I mean Dick Vermeil along with Carl

by TonylovesKC on Oct 20, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carl turned the franchise into a winner

and is the only reason most of us even care about this team in the first place..

For 18 years this team was competitive..Give respect where its due

by CALIFAN1986 on Oct 19, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did...

he just didnt step down when he needed to….

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did, yes.

But he also turned it into the steaming heap of dog poo we have seen the last 4-ish years as well…

Can I be your Batman?

by IISaiNtII on Oct 19, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And in that regard...

He has definitely been getting the respect that was due.

"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech

by ArrowSpread on Oct 19, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He didn't

Marty Schottenheimer turned the Chiefs aroud and is the reason most of us care about the teamto begin with.
Carl Peterson rode his coat tails and the wave of the ensuing ticket sales off Marty’s wins.

The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw

by Texas Chief on Oct 20, 2009 2:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It most certainly is on Herm

it isn’t like people are paying top dollar for his people, if they play at all after leaving here.

Hard to believe, but Herm’s apparently a worse judge of over all talent than he is as a head coach

The only measure of true success in the NFL is the Vince Lombardi trophy. Anything less is a rationalization.

by sm7600 on Oct 19, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Again

Just because Pioli flipped the scheme and wants his own guys does not mean they were bad draft picks.

Pollard and McBride are doing pretty good on their new teams.

by ChiefDJ on Oct 19, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

McBride is a waste of space

I’ve seen him play in Detroit too and he adds nothing

If Pollard is prospering its only because the rest of the defense knows how to make up for some one who bites on every play action fake in the book

The only measure of true success in the NFL is the Vince Lombardi trophy. Anything less is a rationalization.

by sm7600 on Oct 19, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that's why Pollard makes Houston's run defense better

And their pass defense about the same. Terrible.

"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech

by ArrowSpread on Oct 19, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

didnt he get 2 sacks?

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He got credited with 1.5 but the game was well in hand and the one sack he got was during a jailbreak blitz..

after Chad Clifton left the game injured and the Packers had their 3rd string tackle in the game.

by WesternChief on Oct 19, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+10000

Most of you need to stop looking at the 13/26 stat and saying “OMG, Herm and Carl screwed this team up. OMG, they were so terrible, they ruined the Chiefs for life! OMG”. Different schemes and different GM/Coach WILL lead to roster turnover. Different scheme, coaching attitudes, etc. Read into this more than just looking at the face value of the stat.

by T-Rich on Oct 20, 2009 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it most certainly is NOT on Herm

in fact, the first 2 yrs Herm was here Old King Carl had far more authority than Herm did … last year was the only year that Herm really REALLY got the players HE wanted … and which of those 3 drafts has produced the most current active players on the roster? that’s right … Herm’s last year, the one where Herm made the majority of the draft-day decisions …

so lay off Herm, ok? you’re making accusations based on false assumptions and that’s not cool

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 19, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree.

Herm Edwards DOES have a good eye for talent. Terrible coach but a VERY good scout.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 19, 2009 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeppers. That was a great class.

I’m not real high on Jamaal Charles right now though.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 19, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was a ruff ruff day for him

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 19, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But he's a damn good evaluator

Of defensive backs. I give him credit for the secondary. With the exception of pollard not being able to cover.

by TonylovesKC on Oct 20, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IMO 3 guys from a draft are about par

Just not one 2 years ago

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2008 was a good year

Other than that I never really understood what the heck we were thinking with some of our draft picks. Still don’t know why Pollard is gone.

I have confidence in Todd Haley and Scott Pioli. It’s a lot easer to say that now that we’ve won a game. Sure, a lot of that confidence is wishful thinking, but they haven’t done anything in the past that makes me think they are destined to fail. Their resumes are not an issue- that’s for sure.

by bwelch37 on Oct 19, 2009 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ok, you have me confused ...

how do you reconcile “I have confidence in Todd Haley and Scott Pioli” with “Still don’t know why Pollard is gone”

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 19, 2009 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good point.

I think there are several glaring items from the recent past that make me lose some confidence in the new guys.

A-Pollard
B-Gonzo
C-DJ
D-LJ
E-the offense
F-the defense
G-the playcalling
H-The 2009 draft class

All those things make me doubt the quality of the guys we have in charge right now.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 19, 2009 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't have an issue with the TonyG trade at all

A-Pollard wtf? still wondering on that one
B-Gonzo wanted out, give the man his due … one move I don’t question
C-DJ play him, please
D-LJ sit his slowboat ass down, please
E-the offense what offense?
F-the defense what defense?
G-the playcalling see A above (wtf?)
H-The 2009 draft class ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 20, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

“Well… bye”

by ktr17x on Oct 19, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

One of the best movies of all time!

and yes…a very appropriate comment! I just want to see some good solid impact players. Get tired of seeing rookies make an instant impact on teams.

by casselreadychiefs on Oct 19, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell yeah!

Wrecked

Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!

by Buck'O on Oct 19, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well that shows how ultimately terrible Cherm was

good riddance..it will take the same amount of time to rebuild…again as it took for Cherm to destroy this team.

by Ren on Oct 19, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Please don’t be ignorant. Stop looking at the 13/26, and actually do some research. Herm didn’t destroy this team, he just wasn’t a miracle worker in fixing what Vermeil left.

by T-Rich on Oct 20, 2009 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish him the best

he was playing well in a position he wasn’t suited for, no harm no foul. He did his best and now he has a chance to try and shine again.

I just hope the Chiefs got fair compensation from a desperate team in need… and when I say fair, I mean I hope the Chiefs got a 4th or higher for a guy who wasn’t too bad.

Can I be your Batman?

by IISaiNtII on Oct 19, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

just read it was a 5th round pick

eh. i’m not pleased or displeased i guess. Wish they could have gotten more, but get what you get and don’t throw a fit.

Can I be your Batman?

by IISaiNtII on Oct 19, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yea

i was hoping it was for a 4th too because i thought Tank was doing good for a guy who is built for a 4-3. But cant complain. Lets hope the Panthers suck this year so we can get a high 5th

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pioli Got Al Davised

Face it Pioli got hosed on this. He was drafted 2 years ago in the 3rd and he has good production this year. Its sad really, Im starting to think Bill Belechick made most of the personel decisions. What do we gain from this trade? Unless we trade that pick in a package to get a very good player it is an epic fail. Do you guys really think we will match Tanks productoion with a 5th round pick?

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nothing "epic" about it

Pollard …. NO comp
McBride … .NO comp

Tank… 5th round pick… reasonable value
Thigpen…5th round pick… reasonable value

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If tank was worth a 5th than

i think Pollard was worth a 5th…

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that I agree with

the difference is that someone offered a 5th for tank…

no takers for Pollard

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Worth" is not a simple thing

You may think your doodle is a magnificent piece of art worth millions, but it’s not if no one is willing to pay that.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

If there’s no market for your product, it’s not worth anything.

Can I be your Batman?

by IISaiNtII on Oct 19, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or just nobody needed a SS at the time...

My doodle is worth millions…just nobody may need it right now lol jk.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

your doodle doesn't fit in my 3-4 doodle system

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Nobody was hurting for a SS

Like Carolina is hurting for a DT.

Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.

by YNinja on Oct 20, 2009 2:20 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Thigpen is worth a 5th then

Tank is worth a 2nd or 3rd. Thigpen is HORRIBLE. His feet are great and keeps you wanting to watch the game, but he downright sucks at throwing the ball.

by TonylovesKC on Oct 20, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You dont trade a 3rd rounder with production....

for a 5th round pick. Name one instance also where a QB who threw 18 tds the year before was traded for a 5th round pick. This is bad way to build a team.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This may come as a surprise

but Tank isn’t a QB

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Read the post I replied to....

Dont be a jack ass I was talking about Thigpen

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My bad - busy thread - I misread the indent

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

if a player isn’t your starter, and isnt’ a perfect fit for your system… why not get a 5th round pick for him?

the Pats have made lots of trades like this, and are a better team for it

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it makes for trading up bargaining power in next years draft

or at least bargaining power for moving around to get the people you want.

Like I said, I’m not excited, but they got what they could. And we know they were shopping Pollard around before releasing him. How long did he sit before getting picked up? (Not to mention he passed through waivers)

Can I be your Batman?

by IISaiNtII on Oct 19, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and

I’d rather get a 5th for him now, than have to release him for nothing after the season

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

to sign a TRUE Nose Tackle

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a perfect fit for your system?

He has 22 tackles and looked better then Ron Edwards. Dont defend him out of hope or what he did in NE. Im not saying this trade is Doom and Gloom for the Chiefs but it does nothing to help the Chiefs and removes arguably our 2nd best DL for nothing. He has played better then anyone but Dorsey thats a fact.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

again, I disagree

he wasn’t a prototypical NT…

I do like Tank, and he did an admirable job… but he wasn’t better than Dorsey, and wasn’t even starting.

He did OK this year, but they obviously have another backup NT that can be signed to make up for Tank’s “production”

so, getting a 5th isn’t bad

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He had 22 tackles and only started 2 games...

I said he was the 2nd best defensive linemen on are team. Nothing can justify this trade. He is 14th amnong defensive linemen in tackles, while I know tackles arent everything, he only started 2 games.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He played whether he started or not

so 6 games

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

than you shouldn't

have a problem with our trading a reserve for a 5th. Whomever we sign to take Tank’s place as a backup NT can be added to the 5th rd. pick & we are getting 2 players for 1 with very little drop in production.
I like the trade.

by ttownmikey on Oct 19, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How can you say with very little drop of production...

we are getting a drop in production wih Ron Edwards.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

a 5th for a guy taken as a reach in the 3rd, 3 years in the league with subpar abilities I’d take that anyday.

Just like TG for a second, been in the league for 13 years and we got him in the first round. That’s a great deal. You barely lose value at all.

Pioli would rather have his guy as the 5th so he at least knows what to expect and he can help the guy shape the team.

by TonylovesKC on Oct 20, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the fact that he only started 2 games is partial justification

he’s a backup at this point… geting draft picks out of replaceable backups is smart football business.

especially when he doesn’t fit exactly what the coaches want in a NT

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dont agree...

Do you think the Patriots would trade a 3rd round pick from 2 yrs ago for a 5th. You cant honestly tell me you beleive that.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

absolutely

I’m sure they have done so
and they’ve released high picks when they weren’t a good fit

you’re hung up on his draft status… that doesnt’ matter at this point, it’s about what other teams are willing to give for him

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chad Jackson Who else...

They dont do it… I understand he was from the Herm era, but he has shown he can play. I wasnt mad when Turk got released because I honestly beleive he wouldntt fit.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm sure they do

but I don’t feel like researching it at the moment
:)

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do know they traded a 4th round pick for TE Alex Smith

And then cut his ass. So yeah, I think they would.

Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.

by YNinja on Oct 20, 2009 2:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has...

but a 5th for a guy who isnt “the right 53” is not too bad.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Right 53....

The right 53 obviously isnt neccesarily right because they arent performing. So that is irrelvant. I dont beleive we have seen the “right” 53.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're right about one thing

we haven’t seen the right 53 yet.

it’s a work in progress…

obviously…

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let me first say im sorry if im comimg off wrong stag..

I just think Chief fans are giving credit where it is not due, I even catch myself doing it. My point is I beleive a desperate team like the Panthers would have given a 4th which would have been reasonable. I feel like Pioli was hyped up to be this trade machine that always came up on top but to me he is getting hosed.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Getting hosed would be trading DJ

or Bowe or Dorsey for a 3 or less.

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but (according to some here) since DJ is "just" a backup ...

… we should be happy to trade him for a 5th rounder

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 20, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd take a 5th for DJ

He was a NON-FACTOR against Washington.

Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.

by YNinja on Oct 20, 2009 2:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no problem, it's a good debate

but, he’s not getting hosed

getting hosed is cutting players for no comp

he’s essentially getting a mid round pick for a mid round pick that hasn’t become a superstar or even a star.

he’s a solid backup DT at this point, or a starter at DT for a weak defense… but he’s not your prototype NT, which is what the Chiefs apparently want.

I thought he played ok, and I didn’t think they would have to go get a NT… but, obviously they got what they considered a good offer and took it

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought about this and didnt like it....at first

but if you look at it, we need to stock pile on draft picks for a huge draft next year. Plus, we will upgrade somewhere in the draft that could be better than edwards AND tank. I wanted at least a 4th for him, but like you said the panthers are desperate….that means that they need draft picks too and a 4th might have been stretching it for a struggling team.
It will be a high 5th so dont worry, if somebody falls that should go in the 4th but makes it to the 5th, we could get him.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. You're wrong.

Think about this logically. Do you really think Pioli wakes up every day, adjusts his tie, and says to himself “You trade machine you!”…????

Really? He’s a GM looking for ways to better a team, and Tank didn’t play up to standards so they got him for a 5th, and they’ll use that 5th on something they believe will help the team better than Tank helped us.

by TonylovesKC on Oct 20, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You win

We have not seen it yet.
We only have 52 at present
and whoever is not going to complete the 53.
We will NEVER have the 53 cause we will always be upgrading.
Even after 3 SB wins we will be looking for the Grail

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep.

and there’s no way they would have made this trade if they didn’t feel it would allow for an upgrade

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok who is the upgrade?

If you say one of those 3 bums we braught in is Ill come to where you are at this present time and laugh at you.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's the thing...

one of those guys could come in and not cost much if any production… they could be the backup to Ron Edwards, like Tank was.

the upgrade comes when they use the 5th round pick to improve the team, and/or bring in Wilfork or another stud NT at some point.

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and, for the record

I’m in Des Moines, and I’ll pour you a drink when you get here

haha

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I need one after tonight..

IDK im probably over reacting but I just feel would could have got a little more.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait till you see what happens tomorrow

there are more moves coming for sure

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree...

Isnt it funny how Tank was benched even when he led the DL in tackles and DJ has been benched as well. I seriously think DJ sleeps tonight his last ac a chief to be honest. I hope we get atleast a 3rd, we should get a 2nd though. I also would be a little 5 yr old boy on Christmas if we traded for a G of some sort. Like Logan Mankins who is in his contract year.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we could have

but in the end lets just hope we get a stud of a player and proves everybody wrong.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I highly doubt NE would trade Wilfork..

Like I said earlier this would make since if we traded that 5th in a package to the Pats for Vince….but I dont see that happening.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt it too...

but he’s a FA next year, so if they can’t sign him… Pioli might

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 19, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We might have assembled the package tonight

Wilfork Might be playing as a Chief Sunday vs SD.

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is Wilfork worth?

A straight up 1st rounder.
We have ammo:
DJ and a pick
top 2 rounder
late 2nd and 5th
2nd and 2 late 5th’s
Plus we have the Cap room to sign him.
Pioli has some history and Vrabel and Cassel are here

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think NE has cap issues

or at least too many to sign in one year. Maybe Bellicheck chooses to work a second tier NT and the do have the kid from Boston College. Pioli knows the New England situation better than everybody but Bellicheck. As long as Pioli does’nt screw up the deal by over reaching we are going to get something done!

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sheesh...hes worth a 1st...?

I dont think i would give up a 1st for him. That is to valuable to us for a team that needs talent…

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would he has a good 5 years left of being the best NT in the league.

If we could give up a 2011 1st I would do it. A 2nd and 2 5th round picks would be even better. Ultimatly I think Logan Mankins is the one who is the odd man out for a contract. He is by far their best OLmen at run blocking. If they could pull a deal off for him I would be seriously happy.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What position does Mankins play?

Let him hit FA and see if we can sign him. I just dont see how we are in the position to give away high draft picks right now….

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is easily one of the best LGs in the League...

You definitly wouldnt have to give up much for him considering he is a G and in a contract year. I think a 3rd would not be out of the question. If it keeps Cassell alive id be happy.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I forgot about ron brace for a second...

he’s a more than capable NT….. wow… wilfork really might be on the block….. hopefully we’re clearing room picking up extra picks to make a move… but losing teams rarely do make moves for veteran guys…..

by callmesir on Oct 19, 2009 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have been hearing

That Belichick cut a few linebackers, so that tells me he’s looking for a swap…and he sure knows DJ still has potential, no one better could coach him up than Bill himself. So he gives up Wilfork to us, then gets another NT in the draft with the second rounder we give him with DJ.

by TonylovesKC on Oct 20, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is true though.

Pioli will never be satisfied unlike Peterson that he has completed the Job.
When he does We need to find a new GM.
Lesson learned here. A whitlock lesson.
A DJ lesson. A callmesir lesson. an Upamtn lesson.
We need to remain unsatisfied to stay on top or to get there.
Kudos guys

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

as they say, it’s easier to get to the top than it is to stay there

only the diligent has a chance to

not the complacent as Peterson became even though he never took us to the top

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 19, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was either that, cut him or leave him on the bench as the #3 QB. He didnt fit the offense and Croyle beat him out for the #2. I was happy with getting anything for Thiggy. People thought we were nuts for keeping 4 QBs on the roster, but it turned out to be the smart move.

by scottbwalters on Oct 20, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

By the way...

Chargers lost….W next week against them and the Raiders lose we are in 2nd lol

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 10:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That is what i keep hearing...

but we have lost 5 straight and we were pissed….OR we just won and they lost 2 straight and coming off a bye week they lost. Who has the momentum? and whos at home? THE CHIEFS!

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With my personal bias...

I choose to like Wrestler’s comments better than Califan’s.

lol

by Primussux on Oct 20, 2009 2:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The best teams are built

With mid level draft picks who go on to be very good for very little cash.

We are accumulating the draft picks for Pioli to make a move. Then we will see if he can make some good finds.

by AlanSimpson on Oct 19, 2009 10:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

really I think the high 2nd rounders in terms

of monetary value are probably the most valuable…. if you have a deep class, you can get a first round type guy without the huge contract….

by callmesir on Oct 19, 2009 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep in mind we can always be packaging a few of these miscellaneous 4-6th round picks to get back into the 2nd and 3rd rounds for some legit talent.

by scottbwalters on Oct 20, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The biggest frustration of the Cherm era

was their apparent ambivalence about what has been a NIGHTMARE of an offensive line for YEARS. Ever since Willie Roaf and company retired on us, we haven’t been nearly the same team. That’s what did us in. And it’s about time someone fixes it!
So with that in mind, I think Pioli is doing the right thing. Stocking up on draft picks is going to allow us to grab some hidden gems at positions like O-Line. The more picks you have, the more chances you have to grab good value players that fit your system and fill a glaring hole.

by bwelch37 on Oct 19, 2009 10:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that goes all the way back to Vermeil

The line was pretty old back then and I don’t recall spending any 1st day picks on O line until Albert since Vermeil became HC.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(smacking my keyboard, it has typos) ...

*so why didn’t Pioli do something/anything about the OLine in the off season?

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 20, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

I commented on a Dorsey post that I think Magee may have been a pick assuming Dorsey was a flop because of his weak play and especially because of his weight gain. I’m speculating that if Pioli had known how Dorsey would be right now, he may have gone O line in the 3rd round instead. And as others point out, our O line looked “serviceable” compared to our D as a unit.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 20, 2009 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with that line of thought

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 20, 2009 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so why didn

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 20, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Positions we could take

In terms of team needs, we could really use about 12 picks again.

by AlanSimpson on Oct 19, 2009 10:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2006 Draft

You forgot, we got Herm in that draft for a Round 4 pick. So we got Hali, Pollard, Brodie and Herm….before the Broncos picked Dumervil.

by HowSweetItIs on Oct 19, 2009 11:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If we were tearing apart a good young team

I could see people getting upset. But, come on…they are getting rid of players from a poor team that I assume they have determined don’t fit their system.
I think it’s a matter of trade these guys for what you can get or we cut them for nothing next year.
The value of a player is what you can trade him for. If you could only get a 5th, then he is worth a 5th. I don’t get people thinkng that we should have got more than a 5th. That’s like players that get drafted 10th but think they are worth top 5 money.

by vincent2668 on Oct 19, 2009 11:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Your logic is way off...

He was a 3rd so thats his value until he ruins it. Now you tell me how he ruined it? Thats if you go by your logic of being drafted @ 10 but wanting 5th money.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats not true...

Your wrong, If a 1999 crew cab silverado was mark @15,000 dollars but was just baught at 10,000 dollars 2 years ago. Would it be worth 15,000, hell na. If you put some new hub caps on it maybe. Now if the guy selling it just wanted it out of his yard. Would you be ok with him selling your truck for 5000. With the Hub Caps. Hell Na

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My point is

If the market is only willing to give you $1000 dollars for what you think is a $5000 car…then the value is only worth $1000 dollars in the eyes of the league. You could have a million dollar diamond. But, if nobody is willing to give you a million dollars for it…Is it worth a million dollars?

by vincent2668 on Oct 19, 2009 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But..

People will always hold out for the best price.

by darwithabar on Oct 19, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pioli seems to know the market

He damn well Should

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the deadline is tomorrow, how long did you want him to hold out?

I’d be willing to bet Pioli didn’t turn down a 3rd round offer to take the 5th round offer.

by vincent2668 on Oct 19, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about those that reach for a pick

ala Davis and Heyward-Bey?

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 19, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait ... we didn't draft Curry???

no WONDER we’re 1-5

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 19, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You’re right, since Curry is the final piece of the puzzle. Seattle’s just cruising to the division lead with him. (Don’t get me wrong, he’s playing well, but c’mon, LB’s don’t get top 3 money.)

by scottbwalters on Oct 20, 2009 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and why not? if that's THE PIECE you need and the guy is RIGHT for your team and what you're doing ...

who cares what position? and as for pay, at that point in the draft EVERYONE is overpaid

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 20, 2009 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Curry was not the solution to our problems

You’re making it sound like we were only one player away from being a decent team

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 20, 2009 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-4 DE's

shouldn’t get top 3 money either… while they are an important cog in the system, their main objective is to take on blockers and hold the line of scrimmage… LB’s are the playmakers in a 3-4

by callmesir on Oct 20, 2009 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

kaching!

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 20, 2009 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If someone is willing to draft a guy

7th, then he is worth a 7th. If someone was willing to give us a 2nd for Tyler, then his value would be a 2nd. If the best offer we got was a 5th, then his value is a 5th.
I am talking about right now.
If you are saying that Tyler may develope into a 2nd round trade value in a couple years, I’ll give you that. I would assume that Pioli has determined that is not the case. But as of right now, looking to trade the guy…the best offer we got was a 5th. How can you say he is worth more than that if nobody is offering more then a 5th?

by vincent2668 on Oct 20, 2009 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Draft Picks?

Does anyone know how many additional draft picks we have accumulated. I know we had a 2nd for Gonzalez, 5th for tank and then I get lost with the whole multiple trades with Miami. Can someone please tell me where we are.

by casselreadychiefs on Oct 19, 2009 11:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If im correct...

1-st, 2-2nd, 1-3rd, 1-4th, 3-5th, …and whatever picks we get from the league

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Musta been intoxicated from our win

along with the conversation with some friends after the game on the up-coming draft…

dreamt last night Mr. Pioli wheeled and dealed until we secured the complete second round for ourselves

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 19, 2009 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rec that would be cool

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 19, 2009 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that would be fun

our man would never leave the podium

….on the 33nd to 64th pick the Kansas City Chiefs selects….

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 19, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so then commissioner godell can say

with every pick in the second round, the kansas city chiefs select the LSU Tigers entire team

For justice we must go to Don Pioli

by Sudden on Oct 20, 2009 3:15 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Miami is pretty much a wash right?

Didn’t we trade Thig for basically what we gave up for the linemen? I think we just swap picks in that round.

by vincent2668 on Oct 19, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we gave a 6th and got a 5th

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not swearing to it, I thought Joel had posted that on another thread

that’s just my recollection.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 19, 2009 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should we have taken Curry over Jackson?

I hope Jackson comes alive. I know that ends are slow to develop but man we need some more pressure.

by casselreadychiefs on Oct 19, 2009 11:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

more pressure...

Curry wasnt a pass rusher…so really it wouldnt have made a difference. I would have stayed with Jackson though…he will develope

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My thoughts on that are

If we took Curry and he wasn’t playing great; would everyone be mad because we didn’t draft d-line to take up blockers and let our Linebackers make plays?

by vincent2668 on Oct 19, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not disagreeing but

what LB do we have to have a pass rush? Lol

by Wrestler189s on Oct 19, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think people would be upset we didn't take d-line....

I think they’d still be upset we didn’t take o-line…. and if they picked poorly… maybe we ask why we didn’t take curry.

by callmesir on Oct 19, 2009 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With the worst d-fense in the league last year

Isn’t the rule of thumb when rebuilding – to start up front on the lines?

by vincent2668 on Oct 19, 2009 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes ... including the O linr

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 19, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was listening to some show that made the statement

regarding the Chiefs:
With a terrible O-line and a Terrible D-line – You can’t rebuild both at the same time. You have to pick one side or the other. The Chiefs chose to go with D-line in hopes of being able to win low scoring games. Opposed to rebuilding the O-line and just trying to outscore opponents.

If it takes D-linemen longer to develope than O-linemen, don’t you go that route first.

by vincent2668 on Oct 19, 2009 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not sure it does take more time for DL to develop than OL - no matter

point is, to me, OL was a more glaring deficiency than DL … and besides, why not draft both? think about it, how many OL did Pioli draft? how many FAs did he bring in EARLY?

none and none
and that’s my issue with him

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 19, 2009 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And maybe next year he plans to draft 7 O-linemen

and bring in 3 FAs. We don’t know. What does it matter if we did it this year or do it next year? We weren’t going to the playoffs either way he went, this year.

by vincent2668 on Oct 20, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"none and none" ?

Drafted ONE (colin brown)
brought in Guichec and Goff early, , Ndukwe and Alleman later, O’Callaghan later…

True, the first 3 haven’t worked out… but the last three are working out pretty well…

So, you can’t say he didn’t get ANY OL… you could say he didnt’ get the RIGHT OL as of now…

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Oct 20, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is where our Mr. Irrelevant comes in too

That is what I have always heard too, that the D-linemen develops slower than O-lineman. If that is the case then working on the D side first is the logical thing to do. This should allow them to work on the O side next and if that is true then both sides of the ball should come together about the same time.

Also, at this juncture, I rather have low scoring games that gives us a shot at wins rather than trying to out score our opponents in a shoot-out or getting blown-out because our defense remains a sieve.

Sound familiar?

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 20, 2009 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think part of the issue,

is that we should have been able to recognize we weren’t going to win much this year. We had a servicable DL if we had maintained a 4-3 instead of forcing a switch with players that didn’t fit the system. And we still could have fixed the OL, and given ourselves a year to acquire personel that fit the 3-4 better.

by callmesir on Oct 20, 2009 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We had a terrible D-Line

Our d-line was the worst part of our defense last year and that was playing a 4-3. I would say that our personel on O-line and D-line were equally bad.

by vincent2668 on Oct 20, 2009 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

but it is potatoes Potatoes
We weren’t go to threaten anyone either way.
I’m in the get the D started up and then the O camp.
And all come together together

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 20, 2009 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2008

The defense allowed 46 touchdowns, to rank 29th in the league.

The defense set a league record for fewest sacks in a season.

The defense allowed an average of 393.2 yards per game, to rank 31st in the league.

The defense saw opponents average 158.9 yards per game to rank 30th.

The defense allowed an average of 234.3 yards per game, or the 28th pass defense.

The defense allowed opponents to score touchdowns 36 of the 67 trips inside the 20-yard line. That was 53.7 percent, which left them 19th in the league.

The Chiefs and Indianapolis, both defenses finished at 47.4 percent conversion. Both teams gave up a first down 100 times in 211 third-down plays.

Nothing on the defensive side sounded serviceable.

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 20, 2009 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice stuff. I agree with going Defense.

If we would have went offese or O-line this year…People would be bashing the team for failing to address such a terrible D-fense.

Something like this: Our offense was good last year. Why aren’t we addressing the worst defense in the league? Pioli has no clue.

by vincent2668 on Oct 20, 2009 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

edit:

…158.9 rushingyards per game

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 20, 2009 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But our D-Line was servicable right?

You know one thing that I like about Pioli that I hated with Carl:
Carl would draft a guy and realize he was a bust. But, would not cut the guy because he didn’t want the public to call him out on a bad draft pick. I think Pioli has no problems with kicking a guy to the curb that is a bust regardless of how it will make him look. Because making the team better comes before his image.

by vincent2668 on Oct 20, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Peterson lost sight and got it backwards

good team = good image

not the other way around

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 20, 2009 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The problem with all of this...

Is that if someone wants to say something negative about Jackson… it’s all about hey hey … it takes D-lineman a few years to develop…. no one can argue that tank and dorsey are both playing better this year. I think that is in spite of the system not because of it. I think as a 4-3 UT the way dorsey has been playing this year he’d have to be doubled quite a bit freeing up other rushers. I’m saying there was more overall talent on the d-line than the oline….

by callmesir on Oct 20, 2009 1:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look at Dorsey

We all thought he was a bust last year and he’s playing great this year.

by TonylovesKC on Oct 20, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep in mind we gave up a draft pick for herm.

Not that THAT would have made much a difference.

by Pilcrow on Oct 19, 2009 11:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How much can you expect to improve

your team with one really good draft next year? I’m talking about next years class. Not a generic draft.

by vincent2668 on Oct 19, 2009 11:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If the D is gelling

then we can go O in 2010
and then we can add the frills and such for a playoff run that means something in 2011
Then we all die pre SuperBowl 2012 :(

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 20, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Murphy's Law

"There are few secrets in football. So execute." ~Coach Stram
"I think it's the fans. The place is crazy. It's a good crazy, if you're Kansas City." ~Coach Schottenheimer

by Bad Medicine on Oct 20, 2009 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get it ; )

The Mayan thing, right?

by Dove40 on Oct 20, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

:(

So does this deal a blow to the chances of my love affair with Eric Berry coming true? We going DT with our pick now?

by scottbwalters on Oct 20, 2009 12:11 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No, They aren't any NT worth a 1st round in next years draft

Berry seems the best pick for the Chiefs

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Oct 20, 2009 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey Packer fan here, I don't know if this relates

But I just looked at the Yahoo depth chart for your team and it looks like Derrick Johnson isn’t starting. Isn’t he supposed to be your best defender???

by Donald Driver on Oct 20, 2009 12:15 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If only it worked like this

fans making trades with other fans. What a bizarre league that would be.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 20, 2009 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The "if you're making a trade offer" comment was golden

make sure you teach that one to Pioli – lol.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx

by Big Chief on Oct 20, 2009 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is what scares me

yes albert may end up making a great guard but hes not a tackle, and if you take jared allen OUT of that trade, and leave the picks, we gave them a 6th or at least swapped em I forget, regardless, that 6th gave them a starting center who has outperformed all out picks except albert, and that over time may be in debate…

thats SAD.

by SDChief on Oct 20, 2009 1:17 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this might be out there...

but any chance there is a back end to this trade and steve smith who seems unhappy there is part of the trade…also ive heard rumors that NE is going to a 4-3. could that free up wilfork?

by MountainManMike on Oct 20, 2009 1:41 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't even explain to you how

happy in the pants I get when I hear steve smith associated with the chiefs…… but I doubt we have the pieces to get him…. even if we did we’d be mortaging the future for maybe 2 wins

by callmesir on Oct 20, 2009 2:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Terrible, awful, horrible move.

by T-Rich on Oct 25, 2009 2:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Tank Tyler move is a good one.

A lot of people are overestimating his worth based on the round he was taken in.

by Justin Bopp on Oct 20, 2009 2:34 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good point

some people thought it was a stretch when he was drafted

by HowSweetItIs on Oct 20, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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