Former Chief Tank Tyler on Trade to Panthers: 'Definitely a Fresh Start'

by Joel Thorman on Oct 20, 2009 11:01 AM CDT in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Tank Tyler talked with NBC Action News following the news that he had been traded to the Carolina Panthers for a fifth round draft pick.

"It's definitely a fresh start," he said. "My whole goal and objective is to play football."

Tyler hasn't been given many opportunities since Ron Edwards took the starting nose tackle job in week three, a position he hasn't let up on since. He only saw a handful of snaps last week against the Washington Redskins. With limited opportunities in Kansas City, and playing time apparently dwindling, I think this is the best move for Tank personally.

"I feel like I get a better opportunity in Charlotte to put my hand in the dirt so that's what it is," he said.

Earlier in the year, I thought that Tank would thrive in the nose tackle position with the Chiefs 3-4 defense. He was the strongest lineman coming out of the 2007 NFL Draft and even had experience at the position in college.

Tank went to high school in Fayetteville and attended N.C. State so this is a homecoming of sorts for him.

As always, best of luck to Mr. Tyler and his future with the Panthers.

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good luck, Tank!

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by upamtn on Oct 20, 2009 11:08 AM CDT reply actions

Sad to see him go

The only positive I’m taking out of this is the Panthers suck this year. Hopefully they continue to and their 5th round draft pick ends up being in the top 10

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by KansasCityShuffle on Oct 20, 2009 11:12 AM CDT reply actions

Best wishes, Tank

All the best in your new/old home. I wish I was moving back to Carolina.

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by Big Chief on Oct 20, 2009 11:15 AM CDT reply actions

Tank...

Destroy everyone in your path…Good luck man!

by Chiefsfan85 on Oct 20, 2009 11:16 AM CDT reply actions

Good Luck

Tank has been house shopping and almost bought a place. It is a lesson to the the rest of the Chiefs, Rent dont Buy

by KC CZAR on Oct 20, 2009 11:18 AM CDT reply actions

Good luck Tank

Don’t fall asleep in the meeting room. Had to say it.

by TonyG88 on Oct 20, 2009 11:19 AM CDT reply actions

best wishes to tank

I want any of those that are stuck on tackle numbers to bear with me.

who has the most tackles from DT of any DT we signed, traded for or drafted in the past 5-8 years? I would put a LOT of money on it being James Reed…take that for what its worth.

by SDChief on Oct 20, 2009 11:22 AM CDT reply actions

he had some 72 tackles or around that, I must check, the year before we signed him and ron edwards....

reed felt his tackle number would get him a big contract( he was older than tank of course)

I just liked tank’s personality, just not his work ethic, I think he has a bright future ahead in music, managing careerrs like hes already doing…that to me is a player that isnt 100 percent footballl…to me thats why he got dealt

by SDChief on Oct 20, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions

I just hope Ron Edwards doesn't get passive, with no competition behind him.

by BigChief43_IL on Oct 20, 2009 11:23 AM CDT reply actions

I would hope we make a move and sign a guy that can compete

or with NE opening cap space, maybe they deal wilfork to us

by SDChief on Oct 20, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions

I will say this

not too sure ANYONE feels comfortable outside of Cassel in terms of having a job….if Ron Edwards lost a bit of his energy id be shocked…hes playing for his future in the nfl for a team that trades/cuts players that dont fit what they are doing.

by SDChief on Oct 20, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions

Rumor - Pats cutting space for a player, willing to trade A. Thomas

LJ for A. Thomas? I would like that, especially if Kolby Smith is getting healthy. Plus I like Charles.

by SwimCoach on Oct 20, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions

I can see KC making a MAJOR move today

to eat up that cap space, and to me, LJ,DJ,Morgan have to be the 3 most talked about trade bait.

Who knows is page is in the group, either way, Id be STOKED if we got thomas or even better Wilfork then sign him to a long term deal…if we got big Vince…I would be beyond happy

by SDChief on Oct 20, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions

is that a real rumor we would be in business with a thomas holy crap

if thats true do what it takes that would be amazing.

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by sexassassin on Oct 20, 2009 11:45 AM CDT reply actions

Profootballtalk.com

They talk about Pats and their cuts. They talk about Pats maybe interested in S. Jackson, but I think LJ would be money and getting A. Thomas wouuld be money. I say A. Thomas and not Wilfork b/c the site doesn’t say Wilfork is trade material, but A. Thomas is. How would the Chiefs set up then?

by SwimCoach on Oct 20, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions