The Chiefs are looking at Hali as an outside linebacker, though he could play some at end when they...

The Chiefs are looking at Hali as an outside linebacker, though he could play some at end when they move to the 4-3.

"They’re trying me at different spots, but I’ve got to think (linebacker) is probably where they’ll want me," Hali said. "Haley’s telling me both defensive end and linebacker, so I’m moving between both of them now."

Kansas City Star - Hali Hoping for a Fresh Start

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Another interesting quote from that article...

"I don’t really need to be 275 pounds. I don’t even need to be 260. Maybe I can be 250 like (Pittsburgh’s) James Harrison or (San Diego’s) Shawne Merriman," Hali said, referring to top pass-rushing 3-4 linebackers. "I’m more comfortable at that weight anyway. I was 275 only because that’s what (former defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham) wanted.

by woodman212 on May 7, 2009 2:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

this makes sense

If he can play around 250, I think Hali has just as much potential as Ayers, Maybin, English, Orakpo, Brown (the hybrid guys from the draft)

AND, he has a couple of years experience under his belt, so I am betting he CAN make the transition.

Will he be as good as harrison or merriman? maybe, maybe not… but if he’s even in the ballpark, I think this defense could be GREAT

by stagdsp on May 7, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's a smart guy

and I think he can make the transition. i’m pulling for hali, he’s a standup guy

"stuck in Dallas"

by johnnyo_99 on May 7, 2009 6:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

go tamba

I think last years move to the right side was stupid. hopefully we can use guys the right way and get the most out of them. I think tamba can be a good player for a long time.

by Zodeman on May 7, 2009 7:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

RDE was a stupid move

but that gives me little hope he can move to the right side and switch to LB this year. As the Predator, he’d be playing primarily on the right side and coming out of a different stance.

by Chiefs4Life on May 7, 2009 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I didn't realize he had put on that much weight

25 extra pounds is A LOT for a guy with a smaller frame like Hali…imagine what Merriman would look like (without the juice, mind you) if he bulked up to 275 and played in a three point stance…

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on May 7, 2009 7:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and I think he's even a bit taller than Hali

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on May 7, 2009 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wtf was gun's problem?

He also had Tank drop weight when he wasn’t comfortable doing that.

Now tank is putting weight back on and Hali is taking it off. It’s pretty bad when we have to do everything the opposite of last year.

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on May 7, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If we do everythign the opposite

maybe we can actually stop another team’s offense, because we didn’t do that at all last year.

by Chiefs4Life on May 7, 2009 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Put Dorsey at safety while we’re at it. He’ll be more effective there than he was clogging gaps last year.

by DCJayhawk57 on May 7, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

if EVERYTHING is opposite

14-2? haha

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on May 7, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm down with that

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on May 7, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you can't help but to root for the guy...

Remember his back story from when he was drafted? After hearing what he went through growing up, I have no doubt he can pull this off! Go Tamba!

Inifinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations

by carthagechief on May 7, 2009 7:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

growing up in Liberia would suck greatly…

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on May 7, 2009 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No doubt...

Inifinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations

by carthagechief on May 7, 2009 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by 65tosspowertrap on May 7, 2009 8:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two Questions

Even at a lighter weight, pass coverage will be an issue for Hali and the Chiefs. They didn’t ask him to do much of that under Edwards other than the occasional zone blitz.

1) How often do other pass-rushing OLB’s in 3-4 defenses actually drop into coverage – I’m trying to think of the last time I saw Merriman dropping back and covering a zone against us.

2) When the other pass-rushing OLB’s do drop back in coverage, how good are they at it?

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on May 7, 2009 9:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs