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Free Agent LB Willie McGinest Looking to Play in a 3-4 Defense

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Former New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns LB/DE Willie McGinest has his sights set on one more year in the NFL.  If the free agent had his way, it would be in a 3-4 defense.  Considering the jump his sack totals took in the first year he moved from defensive end to linebacker in the Patriots 3-4 (5.5 to 9.5), this is the best move for him statistically.

A long-time veteran of the 3-4 defense in New England and Cleveland, McGinest said he would be interested in playing for someone from the Bill Parcells or Bill Belichick coaching tree.  When asked by Albert Breer of The Sporting News what he wants in a team for final NFL season, he said familiarity with the defense is a must.

But a familiar situation— where I know what I'm getting and what I'm going to be a part of, where I know what to expect of the coaches, and they know what to expect of me, where I have a familiarity with the defense, knowing that 3-4 inside and out—would be great. Those are places where I can see things before they happen and where I could help younger guys.

Hmm...the Kansas City Chiefs run a 3-4 and Todd Haley is very clear of what he expects of his players.  Let's see how he might fit with the Chiefs:

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  • Belichick and Parcells coaching tree?  Check.
  • Knowing the 3-4 "inside and out"?  Check.
  • Helping younger guys?  Check.

There are plenty of downsides including age (37) and ability (One sack in '08) but those same concerns have been brought up with other acquisitions by the new regime this offseason namely Zach Thomas and Mike Vrabel.

The potential snafu in this plan would be whether Pioli's former colleagues in Foxboro, MA would be interested in him.  According to McGinest, going back to the team that drafted him 15 years ago "wouldn't be a bad way to finish up."

Why wouldn't you want to go to a really good team, which is always close to the Super Bowl, which was in one a couple years ago, was a game away from another one, which has great coaching and is a great organization with a well put-together roster?

Considering Scott Pioli's affinity for veterans that can teach the youngsters the ropes and players with whom he's familiar, I wouldn't be surprised if the Chiefs were one of the teams McGinest said he's had a "few talks" with.  Whether McGinest gets a better offer is the question.

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Wow

He might as well have just come out and said he wants to be a Chief based on what he’s saying.

by GenericBrand on Jun 30, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Due to the lack of experience at our OLB spot besides Vrabel

we should look at all possibilities. But it just doesn’t seem that McGinest has much left. Situational, leadership role at best. We really would be Patriots Midwest….

I know Greg Ellis is not considered a great character guy, but he would have been a better signing from a production standpoint. And you can’t tell me he would have rather played for the ever-imploding Raiders over the Chiefs. I just can’t buy it.

by TheQ on Jun 30, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Ellis

Who will be 34 when the season starts, also signed a three year deal.

by Joel Thorman on Jun 30, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

How old is McGinest?

Maybe he just seems older to me. My perception is sometimes a little off. :)

by TheQ on Jun 30, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ellis

Didn’t Ellis also want to play as a 4-3 DE rather than a 3-4 DE/LB? I thought that was a major need for him. He didnt like switching to OLB for Dallas. Plus I love it when the Raiders sign guys past their primes to long term deals. Makes me laugh everytime!!!

by flyin_squirl on Jul 1, 2009 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

Niel Smith sucks

He left here for more money,I didn’t like it but who can blame him for it too much. The things i don’t like about him is he went to Denver and when his playing time was over he came back here and tried to make more money off the fame he had here.

Herm is gone things are better with that one move!!

by bringbacktheglory on Jun 30, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

no way

It doesnt seem like he has much left but this guys could help. we have Vrabel,Thomas,DJ, after that its questionable to Turk,Hali but honestly id feel A LOT more comfortable to have him in the lineup. oldest linebacking corps but it would deffinatly help us….with the experience atleast

by Chiefs190 on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Meh

He looked pretty much done two years ago and last season, so while I won’t be unhappy if the Chiefs sign him I won’t really care all that much. I’m sure Pioli would get him for a good price on a one year deal.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.
5. Larry Johnson will gain 0 yards rushing for the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs.

by UCrawford on Jun 30, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Exactly what I was thinking. Your not gonna get a whole lot out of him, just some vet leadership and help mentoring the youngsters

Let LJ work with Todd Haley, watch him transform, he will be good again if he can get some holes made and blocking from the OL he will run

In Pioli We Trust! Right?

by KC Nate on Jun 30, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who is exactly mentoring Hali and McBride?

The LB Coach or Vrabel, Who has been teaching the OLB position with Vrabel outside of mandatory OTA’s. This Guy
http://www.kcchiefs.com/coach/gary_gibbs/
have to read some more.

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Jun 30, 2009 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

won't have enough roster spots

to rotate all these AARP linebackers during games.

by ExtraMetal on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Tru Dat - My Bad

Geaux Chiefs

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Jun 30, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think so

That would just put Hali on the bench instead of him actually learning through games. If they are trying to see if Hali isn’t a wasted pick, then they will give him a shot at OLB…otherwise they would just try to trade him. Not bring in a 37 yr old vet who only has 1 year left and only had 1 sack last year.
I still think Matt Jones should be looked at.

by Wrestler189s on Jun 30, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

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