Wallace Gilberry Forcing The Chiefs to Notice Him
by Joel Thorman on Dec 29, 2009 11:51 AM CST
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PrintChiefs defensive end Wallace Gilberry was an afterthought entering the 2009 season. He was listed at 6'2", 268 pounds entering camp though that number has likely grown a bit.
Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said yesterday that Gilberry was the type of player that forced the coaches to pay attention to him early on.
"I think he was kind of a guy that we tried to overlook or run off. I think Wallace just forced the issue [and said] don’t overlook me."
The result? 4.5 sacks, which is good for second on the team. Gilberry has rotated in and out along with the other defensive ends, a couple of whom were drafted high with plenty of accolades. Haley has said on numerous occasions that draft position doesn't matter, which is good for the undrafted Gilberry.
"His work ethic and his ability to fight through bumps and bruises have been evident," Haley said. "I would say that Wallace has pushed the expectations up and the more guys we have that do that probably the better team we are.'
With a season under his belt, Haley can enter the next training camp with an idea of what Gilberry is capable of.
"He’s another guy I’m looking forward to getting into another off-season with now that everybody knows what’s expected."
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Gilberry plays with a ton of emotion.
He is one of the few folks you see being animated after almost every play. I’m glad they are taking a ggod look at him.
So you think you are so important that no one can replace you? Put your finger in a bucket of water and pull it out. Does it leave a hole? Nope, just some ripples that eventually calm themselves!
by Fan of the Red And Gold on Dec 29, 2009 11:59 AM CST reply actions
Good. #@%&$*# Fat Fingers!
So you think you are so important that no one can replace you? Put your finger in a bucket of water and pull it out. Does it leave a hole? Nope, just some ripples that eventually calm themselves!
by Fan of the Red And Gold on Dec 29, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Gliberry...
has been a pleasant surprise in a seson were not a lot has gone smoothly …
Run off?
Another player that Haley tried to run off. Didn’t he say that about another player not to long ago. Good to know that they do that. Why would we sign a guy or have a guy on the team just to run him off. If you don’t like him get rid of him or be a coach, evaluate the talent and try to coach the player up.
Gilberry has been pretty decent this year and hope he does well.
sigh
he said the same about lance long, he just means guys that werent supposed to make it that he pushed very hard and overcame it without complaining….
why must everyone make an issue with ANY statement haley makes?
Ill bet my four year old is the first Chiefs fan to consistently don the Gilberry jersey....
It drags on the floor but thats the one she wants to wear every week. Way to go Wallace!
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
He's a football player pure and simple
He can play in the trenches and he’s only goign to get better. Our yougn front has talent, i’m looking forward to seeing these guys 2 years from now in Dorsey, Jackson, Magee, Gilberry, Hali. I think our D-line needs a NT and a backup NT and then we need to address the LB core and safeties and our defense is there.
Let’s hope this offseason can find the Chiefs defense 4 new starters. NT, ILB, OLB, FS.
by cameltoeuchdowns on Dec 29, 2009 2:40 PM CST reply actions
agreed
4 new starters on defense
on offense… a new starting Center, maybe a Guard and a WR
so 5-7 new starters total, hopefully one that can return kicks and punts
* "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
* Stats are for losers
Gilberry
Gilberry plays only about 10% of the snaps that Tyson Jackson gets but has four times the production. The NFL better adopt rookie salary rules that the NBA has. The current system gives us Tyson Jackson and JaMarcus Russell. They automatically become the highest paid player on the team before they play a down and have no motivation.
Apples to oranges...
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Dec 29, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
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