Chiefs Sign Former Dallas & Miami LB Zach Thomas
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Apr 11, 2009 9:50 PM CDT
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Apparently, Thomas and the blogfather in college had the same barber.
Chris and Prime are out of the office and the PARADE has some big boy work due Monday so we'll handle the late night Sat. emergency post.
H/T emo3131 in the FanShots (interesting handle Mr. mo3131)
P.S. Chris might be terrified to learn that the PARADE has discovered mainpaging, but we promise to only use it for good in emergency Pioli posts such as this... don't be mad blogfather.
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Gracious I don't know what to think of our draft anymore
one things for sure though. Any young linebacker would be lucky to play in KC right now. With Thomas and Vrabel as mentors you could pick up some pretty sly moves
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
by 808NaNz808 on Apr 11, 2009 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
ZOMG. Z Tizzle + PARADE on the main page. Chiefageddon. :)
Honestly, if this is real, I am floored.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
Floored, I am.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Not that Z Tizzle doesn't still have some left in the tank, but really WTF?
Left field, meet Don Pioli.
Either way, good LB’s > Chiefs’ LB’s. Yay!
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Pardon us sirs...
But we would never betray the blogfather’s trust if there was any doubt.
And yes DTR, if your question was is that really the PARADE straight mainpaging, it was indeed us. It shouldn’t be recurring anytime time soon, but we felt the need to take extreme editorial action for the good of the AP.
ALSO…via the KC STAR online – linked – top of the page, c’mon are we new at this? Even included the “(online)” distinction in case the Star people we’re trying to put the PARADE in the blogfather’s bad graces posting fake stories and whatnot.
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Apr 11, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Tail tucked between legs.
I beg thy forgiveness. :)
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
We're just happy someone noticed.
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Apr 11, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
It wasn't the PARADE, as it was the randomness of Zach Thomas.
Z Tizzle (I live in B-More, so the play on T Sizzle is natural), is the WTFOMGBBQ moment.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
its pretty obvious wat pioli is doing..he is bringin in veterans to teach the young guys how to win and draftin talented younger players to learn under these guys..i beleive he is makin the right move
I agree, it is obvious.
But did anyone think Zach Thomas was even a target?
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
He was the last guy I expected
A Parcells cast off signed by Pioli???
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
Its the Patriot Way
Young players all over the defense but grizzled old veterans at linebacker where its more important to be smart than a good athlete.
Im a little perplexed myself.
Why release 35 year old Donnie Edwards, and then sign 36 year old Zach Thomas.
I don’t disagree with having a veteran on the team to be a teacher, but ???
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
Donnie had injury problems
Zach played all 16 games last year.
Plus we already have a 3-4 OLB mentor in Vrabel
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
The only thing I can think is MLB. Dirty bandage has been applied, gaping wound better...still gaping.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, we've rotated every guy on our team that can still walk....
to play MLB, and not one of them was worth a shit. So I guess grabing an ‘old guy’ cast off from another couple teams can’t be any worse.
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Shennaigans!
Are you quoting my citation back to me from you in my face? :)
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah.. I said something similar about the Mike on a previous post. Too lazy to look for it.
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I know, you were.
When you were quoting me. Bow down. :-)
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I am just playing with you, Texas. :)
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Plagarism is the highest form of flattery...
wait… hmm… that’s not right. =P
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Plagarism is the highest form of flattery...
Right back at you. :)
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Forgive the mancrush, but...
If I lived anywhere near you I’d toss you an invite to the bi-weekly poker gamer/drunken beer fest I have at the house. I’m pretty sure we’d get along.
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Drunkeness and gambling?
If there is some good hot chick talk and smoking, I will fly back next weekend.
I went to intermediate flight school in San Antonio. Love me some S.A.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Irish Whiskey(small batch), Guiness Stout (keg), Honduran Cigars, Chicago Pizza, and Clay Chip Poker
Bi-weekly game. No waterded down poor excuse for alcohol “lite/light” beer of any kind in allowed in my home. Every man has to have his standards.
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
By Chicago, I have to assume you mean true Deep Dish.
I lived in Chicago. You fuck with my deep dish, I crack your kneecaps. :)
Sounds awesome, Texas. :)
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Bought a used keg box from a club I worked at
I keep a keg of Guiness on tap at the house. How sick is that?
Any yes, a true Deep dish pizza. The kind with 2 lbs of toppings layered into a pan, not the kind with 6oz. of perpperoni laying on top of a 2 inch thick ball of bread dough. (Pizza Hut sucks)
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
As I am Irish, you had me at keg...
you owned me at Guinness keg…you owned my future children at Guinness keg, depp dish pizza, poker, and me invited.
My future wife is yours too.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
*deep
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Pioli is making a point
In order to win, a team needs leadership. Herman Edwards’ team lacked leadership. Guys like Vrabel and Thomas provide instant leadership on defense. Bobby Engram will be an example for the youngsters on offense.
I doubt it affects it at all
Just pushes Curry to the OLB maybe? This is very interesting. I know we need more leadership, but we will be lucky to get a season out of Thomas.
You may be right
but the guys in the know have projected him as both a OLB and a ILB. I personally would like him as an ILB too. But then why pick up Thomas, unless it is just for locker room leadership?
Just wondering...
I always learn something every day, but…isn’t there 2 ILB in the 3-4 and 1 MLB in the 4-3? I was just wondering because that’s what it looks like to me when I watch the Patriot games going over Cassel footage on NFL Games Rewind. We can still pick up Curry and play him at both ILB and OLB and have two mentors for him to study off of in Vrabel (for OLB) and Thomas (a.k.a. T-Zizzle according to DTR) for the ILB and he should become a VERY versitile LB for our team. I’m not saying so much we should but just that I think that’s a good idea.
There's no hope with dope...
a 43 uses
Sam, Mike, Will linebackers.
a 34 uses Sam, Mike, WIll, Jack backers.
Penderghasts 43 under uses Sam, Mike, Will, Jack/Predator. The Predator is usually a pure pass rusher and the other 3 LB’s play much more classic 43 Sam, Mike, Will roles, even though there are 4 LB’s on the field.
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Has anyone called the equipment manager...
to ask if we have any jock straps in extra long? A 36 yr old player needs more of a ‘ball sling’ than a jock.
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
TBH, his may be a tad shriveled.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Did I miss the part where I ever claimed to be PC? =P
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I should have put the :) up there!
It is your anti-establishment attitude that I admire! Plus I like to speak in the alpabet language as much as possible. :)
Is anti-establishment a nice way of saying argumentative asshole? just wonderin' ;)
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
not at all.
A 36 yr old MLB is not the future leader of the defense, and he’s not a multi year prospect. He barely qualifies as a band-aid at this point. But everyone else we have sucks (MLB), so maybe he can get on the field and suck a little less.
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Zach can tackle
That is what we need! We need to stop the run. We need smart guys making smart moves on the field. I see Zach Thomas as a player/coach for our young guys..But his tackling is a definate plus! He had 94 tackles last season with the ’boys. Just in 2006 he had like 165 tackles…..nice.
Go Chiefs!!
Johnson is to good
a pass rusher to make a middle linebacker so put Vrabel and Thomas in their to lead.
I like Johnson
he is a solid player he has not had a ton of sack only had 1.5 last year . does not mean he could not get more … I like curry do not know why you do not want to draft him
I like Currys stats and attitude i have heard him in 3 interviews and he has always sounded like a team play he has good charactor … he was told he was to small out of high school and he went about proving them wrong by hitting the weights and WORKING hard. he did not Talk trash or sound off about his he just did it
I do not see as much down side to him
Our Defense is slowly turning from zero to hero in one offseason....
Pioli truly is magic!
Go Chiefs!!
pretty happy
about this pickup. Probably didn’t cost a whole lot of money, and he’s a proven leader.
So every time I think I know what the Chiefs are going to do next
I’m completely wrong. Are we really going to draft Monroe? Or is this a back up plan in case we trade down?
This really isn't much of a departure
from the N.E. system of stacking the LB core with ‘experienced’ (just for you I said old guys in a pc way) guys on the field at the LB position. S.O.P. for Pioli
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing
Very patriot-like. Different way here in KC but it’s the norm in NE
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
by Jason Shore on Apr 11, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
You are absolutely correct
BTW, Zach would have been in High School during the same years I was in school. Does that make me “old”? Damn, don’t answer that!
I was born in '74. So you, that makes you old, in football years.
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 11, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
God you are old. I was born in 78. :)
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
babies....'61....or am I 61? Hell I cant remember now?
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Let's just go with the 63 in your username. Then, no one really knows. :)
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Albert
I think things rest on what they really think about him. Maybe they think he’s a true LT…?
Good point
and I think if they watch the film from last year they would have to think Albert is for real. Perhaps Monroe pick = Cassel protection + better value at #3 > ILB?
Pioli tried to sign Thomas last season....
On February 23, 2008 after contract offers from the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots, Thomas decided to sign in principle with the Dallas Cowboys to a one-year, $3 million contract.
Thomas’ sister is married to Jason Taylor…..Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
Go Chiefs!!
Man, that actually would be really cool for us!
The more talent we can bring here the better. I would be all for that if the signing didn’t cost too much.
Cost too much?
Last i checked we have way too much cap space. Bring in Taylor for what ever he wants IMHO.
"Sports don't build character, they reveal it." -Damon Bruce
True, but I still wouldn't break the bank for a guy almost as old as me.
But I am curious how Pioli is going to spend the cap minimum? Something else up his sleeve perhaps?
Carl Peterson
He was such an asshole, pardon my french, that FA’s like Thomas and Engram and Cassel wouldn’t ever give the Chiefs a chance. Thank goodness that screwup is gone!
It's cool. Peterson was a cocktard in the latter half of his reign.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't care how old they are.
If they can do better than the flag football LB’s we had last year, then I am happy.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
Apparently
…they are not looking to a long rebuilding period. Adding strong leadership and some winners. I never took the JT talk seriously but …maybe…
i'd take Jason Taylor
just as long as he put the whole hollywood thing on hold while playing for us. i want players that actually want to be football players and not actors or rappers (LJ).
I've been reading the Jason Taylor comments
and it was one of the first things that came to mind when I read that Thomas signed. My original theory was that Pioli wouldn’t touch any Parcells rejects because Mr.Parcells practically has a alter dedicated to him in Pioli’s closet.
However Thomas was a cast off along with Jason Taylor. I don’t think we make a strong enough case as winners to attract Taylor but Zach Thomas may convince Taylor to a 1 year contract if Pioli is interested.
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
But do you think Taylor could bring the same positives to the team that Tayor can?
I am not sure Taylor was as much a leader as a good player. I have no idea what Taylor has left that would keep a rookie or second year player from learning faster by playing. I have no idea if I made my point clearly…lol
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I agree
the main reason why I believe the Taylor signing won’t happen is because he’s too selfish to fit into the new Chiefs regime’s way of life. But consider me crossing my fingers, he has a good year left in him
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
Someone better warn LJ about this
if he acts like a whiny baby in the locker room now, Vrabel and Thomas will just beat the shit out of him. Actually all of the guys, including the on again off again Waters. These dudes are all about serious business on Sunday’s and soon for us Monday’s.
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Most insightful comment yet.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Just for the record, my comments would have to be elevated just to be considered uninsightful.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Matter of fact, I believe when America gets reintroduced to the KC Chiefs on Monday games
they are going to be in for the football experiance of their lives!
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Chiefakah, FUCK YEAH!
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Save me a Piece
if they whiney thing start s up again I would jub out of the stands a get a piece if there was anything left to get
( heard on ESPN LJ was with a trainer working out …wanted to turn over a new leaf is what they said do not like any comment with leaf and chief in the same sentance )
Hey I am all for LJ coming back with his head pulled out of his ass
and wanting to be a team player. But his rope is at its near end.
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Not enough Chiefs and too many Indians
not too many aging vets though …we only have 53 spots
by stenerud's roost on Apr 11, 2009 10:45 PM CDT reply actions
I'd take the whine if he performed like he used too.
But I’d still resent him.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Very true.
But if he performs, then he can sulk like Edgerrin while we go to the SB.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
by Lanier63 on Apr 11, 2009 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
+1 for shitty photoshops
That ranks a strong to very strong.
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Apr 11, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
at least
you didnt attempt to paintbrush a helmet on him too LOL
by Grand Master A on Apr 11, 2009 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy crap!
I know I was a little “loose” last night, but how did I miss that?
That’s hilarious, Lanier.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 12, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions
How about a big AP genuflection to our PARADE?
The PARADE busted out some hardcore Chiefporn on a Saturday night in the stead of the Chief Brothers Grimm.
That was Matt Cassel-esque, yet more prodigious and cost AP more virgins. :)
Well worth the price and spectacular form for Der KOMMENTATOR.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
We follow you, our liege.
"You said you was gonna take me to see Wu-Tang baby ...So I braided my hair, yes I did, cornroll and everything baby"
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 11, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
107 posts, this is a strong gesture for a "Chiefs up all night" post
Similar to the deadspin “closers” or now DUANs? *We like Daulerio, but can’t always make time like we used to.
In milking our right time right place moment, we’ll put out the teaser that Primetime and us have been in the works on a new feature, provided we figure out the technical details.
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Apr 11, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
thats tampon red
per the earlier highly entertaining comment from sexassasin i think
by stenerud's roost on Apr 11, 2009 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
It will be good
to see the name “Thomas” on the back of a defensive player’s jersey, esp. a linebacker…
by thejesuslizard on Apr 11, 2009 11:35 PM CDT reply actions
F That
How often does a Linebacker come along that is worthy or even mentioned of being drafted in the top 5. I vote Curry. We got the pick, we have the need
hell no
while i love curry and would be happy if we drafted him, the better move is still trading down. while i don’t think this signing changes anything, i think it helps solidify that as the better choice for our need of a top 5 LB has just significantly decreased.
Must have trade partners
Who is anyone going to trade up for? There is not a team that is desperat for a player that they must trade up to the 3rd spot for. I do not see any team trading up higher than the 6th pick, we need to just focus on our spot because we are not trading out of it.
i didn't say we were
i just said it was the smarter choice. i still think we’ll draft D with our first pick and not OT so that’s why i stated my opinion that trading down would be the better of the two great choices. but since you mention being focused on our spot, i say why narrow ourselves. we already know that curry is a bad ass player. we also know that if we can’t trade down the best option is to draft him. even if we can draft down but we deside not to, we could draft him and it would still be a good pick. this is common knowledge. because he is a high vis player there is no end to information on this guy. we should focus every bit that we can to try and convice someone to trade up to us because we already know a great way to go if we can’t.
i can not complain with this move.
I think they are mixing vets with young guys in a favorable way for our 3-4 future. This to me almost looks like 2 masters and two students…Vrable-Thomas, Johnson-Curry. Maybe i read into things wrong and this is a sign we are to try and trade down but with Curry also, we have a huge upgrade to the whole linebacking corp.
I completely agree...
I was thinking the exact same thing. Vrabel is an OLB and could mentor and teach DJ on playing the 3-4 OLB position. Thomas is an ILB and would teach Curry to be a leader and top performing 3-4 ILB. And both DJ and Aaron Curry are very talented palyers and if we can switch them around from inside to outside on different levels over the next couple years they could be dominant over every position in the LB core. DJ is strong willed like Curry and full of fire and would also do very well as an ILB, though he is built more as an OLB. Curry is built for both but his traits are more suited to the ILB position and with Vrabel and Thomas teaching at both positions and they way both DJ and Curry perform, there could be not stopping our LB’s. They’ll be in top form! GO CHIEFS!!!
There's no hope with dope...
CHIEFS UP ALL NIGHT!
I like the signing. I am excited about what he will bring to the team. He is one of the smartest players out there we just have to hope his ability holds up.
I am curious what number will be chosen…
So I wake up this morning....
And see text messages about the Chiefs signing Zach Thomas. I get worried that nothing is on the site only to find the PARADE does have Front Page abilities.
Nice work, PARADE (esp on the title, love that SEO!)
It will be nice to have a guy on the team who can tackle.
This is a cool move. If Jason Taylor is willing to come over to KC, that would be a very nice short term fix for the Chiefs defense. JT can still get after the passer and might help us to bring a younger guy along. Of course we still need to get a young pass rusher.
Ummm, holy crap!?
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!
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