Alabama LB Rolando McClain Declares for the NFL Draft
by Joel Thorman on Jan 11, 2010 3:32 PM CST
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Rolando McClain is an inside linebacker that will likely be selected in the top ten, possibly even top five if the Kansas City Chiefs are inclined to take a closer look.
He's an "admitted film junkie" and called the smartest player Nick Saban's ever coached. This ESPN article delves into a little more detail on his film-watching habits.
"Now, I watch film instead of watching TV," McClain said.
"McClain knows the Alabama defense inside and out. In fact, he knows the responsibilities of every player on the field. He made up his mind following his freshman season that he was going to do everything he could to help take his game to the next level."
He's been calling plays since he was a freshman.
He definitely appears to fit the mold of the "right 53" and I suspect he'll become a major part of the discussion. When Chiefs GM Pioli was last with the Patriots in 2008, they drafted a linebacker (Jerod Mayo) 10th overall.
(H/T The Face Of The Franchise)
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I am interested
very interested.
We do kinda have a pretty good history with LBs from Alabama…
For justice we must go to Don Pioli
by Sudden on Jan 11, 2010 3:35 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
We've also had past problems taking players that look good...
because they play next to (or in this case behind) another stud, looking at you Ryan Simms. Does McClain look good because Cody is eating up blocks?
Doesn't matter
The Chiefs defense won’t improve until we have an incredible NT regardless of the LBs. That would be the case for any team running the 3-4. the NT is what makes the system work. When we get the dominant NT the D will improve but, it won’t happen until then whether we get McClain or not.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Jan 11, 2010 3:58 PM CST up reply actions
Having the other pieces in place
sure don’t hurt tho.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you and thank you and thank you and p.s. I made some kick ass f*n chili
my brother…I thought of you with every bite this weekend…..hey I did not see u comment on my post where I named you…the one about those who did not make the list…it was kind of a joke post….did u read it?…
Secondly, Thank you thank you thank you….NT is absolutely the single most critical position we have to fill hands down. Ronnie Edwards is not a 34 guy. He’s not even a high school guy.
And Rec’d
good question to ask
i don’t think so though. He’s the leader of the defense and without it they aren’t even close to being as good. I think the pick comes down to Berry or McClain, I would be fine with either.
I'd say NO as well
McClain is all over the field making plays, he’s got great instincts and ability
I dont’ think Cody gives him that
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
Cody doesn't even play 50%
of the downs. I don’t think his playing time effects everyone as much as we think. He is a space eater, I’ll give you that. McClain is an every down player. So I think we can look at his stats and say that he is the real deal.
Mr J
KC Chiefs Fan
Hali looked great next to Jared Allen
And he still did well (this year)
Couldn't that be said about every college LB going Pro?
Sims won no awards that recognized him for his achievements on the field. He was just another example of incompetent scouting done by Peterson and his staff.
McClain has serious talent that was recognized, and awarded.
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Jan 11, 2010 6:48 PM CST up reply actions
sims was all vermeil and his buddy john bunting
The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.
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Knowledge is confidence. And confidence lets you play fast.
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Yes
A recommend from a friend. Did Bunting join us when he got fired?
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by Steve_Chiefs on Jan 11, 2010 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
i can think of another UA LB still playing who wasn't as good in college
he was injured. injured bad.
A little logic
IF “New NT” = YES
THEN “1st Round Draft Pick” = McClain
IF “New NT” = NO
THEN “1st Round Draft Pick” = Berry
by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 11, 2010 3:37 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I like your math.
If someone asks you if you want extra mayonnaise you have to say yes, cus that's part of it.
-Jared Allen
i don't
berry would still be the best pick , even if we get a new NT. McClain would be an acceptable choice, one i didn’t think we had, but safety and NT are absolute necessities, while ILB isn’t
Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?
Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 3:39 PM CST up reply actions
learning is for idiots!!
;)
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 3:56 PM CST up reply actions
Optimized
if(newNT){
getMcClain();
} else {
getBerry();
}
This saves time by skipping the second check if we do get a new NT.
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by Scaryclouds on Jan 11, 2010 4:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Where's your else { tradeDown()} call?
Predictions:
Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010
nah - I'd prefer McClain to Berry regardless ...
… but I think OL is more important still
hi, Mo!
5 minutes!!!
then you crazy :p
Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?
Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p
Either or
Would be great for KC
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by Steve_Chiefs on Jan 11, 2010 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
Someone get up a new mock draft
STAT!
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 3:37 PM CST reply actions
I nominate
DThomasReigns or Craig in Calgary for this duty
by Boots 58 on Jan 11, 2010 3:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Looks like we are drafting Tebow @ #5 in the mock then
2009-10 Predictions:
1. Chiefs will win ATLEAST 6 games, which is a big improvement over 6 wins in 2 seasons
2. Succop will bring stability to the K position for the first time in years
3. Chiefs D will atleast double the number of sacks form last season
4. Cassel will be a top 15 QB
5. Todd Haley won't make a poster and jump around holding it up welcoming the Chiefs players to summer camp, I mean TRAINING camp
I'm still waiting for Tebow
to log on and post a mock that has us trading up to #1 to draft Tebow.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 3:57 PM CST up reply actions
He's fastly making a major case to be on the Chiefs big board over Berry
IMO
i really wouldnt be upset in the least bit if Berry got picked and we got Mcclain or even if we just passed Berry for Mcclain.
We have enough holes on this team
to be happy with picking any good player. I find fixating on only one player is just silly. S, NT, ILB, OT….if they can play…sign me up.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 3:58 PM CST up reply actions
I can agree with you on that point Satch...
and coming from the author of the “worst post ever” recently, I think we will see 247,319 “Mock” drafts on AP before draft day 2010. But I do like McClain alot.
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I loved worst post ever btw
but I could have done worse ;)
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 6:15 PM CST up reply actions
i agree
while i absolutely think we should take berry, i’m ecstatic that mcclain is on the board, because now we have more great options to choose from in case things don’t go the way we want.
Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?
Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p
I'm with you deflep
I’m a big Berry fan, but McClain is gaining ground already.
IF both are still on the board, KC could potentially trade down a couple of spots, and still get their guy.
that’d be the ideal scenario
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
McClain over Berry hands down
Stud safeties are always injured and don’t last as long as stud LBs. And look at the difference when they are out. Pittsburgh is not the same D without Troy. If you make the safety the centerpiece of your D you will have problems, look around the league. LB’s are more durable and miss less games time with the injuries.
We need help at safety no doubt, but if it’s between Berry and McClain, My vote is for McClain. IF McClain is off the board and Berry is still on the board, then Berry is a great pick.
I'm not a smart man
Here is his youtube highlight tape
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miJwMCgaxKo
After watching it, I stick to my initial opinions that he seems to play slow for an inside linebacker. He does do a great job of diagnosing plays and seems to be a sure tackler for the most part, but I dont see anything from him that shows he can cover sideline-to-sideline to make tackles. Unless its a guy like Patrick Willis or Jon Beason who has freakish athleticism for that position, I dont see him worthy of the 5th overall pick…maybe more like the 15-20 range.
by kc_radrh8r on Jan 11, 2010 4:00 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Slow?
I dont know how anyone could watch the National Championship and call this guy slow.
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by GenericBrand on Jan 11, 2010 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
I agree that he doesn't have elite speed for a 3-4 ILB
But his football IQ is off the charts. That can make up for a ton of deficiencies. Not that he has many.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
see above, he does have elite speed for a big LB
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
I'll give you that he's fast for his size
Doesn’t matter to me tho. Fast…slow…whatever. The guy can ball.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 4:30 PM CST up reply actions
4.6 at over 250 lbs is scary FAST
no matter how you look at it
I think he’s a great player, and would make an impact from day one
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
We'll see what he runs at the combine I guess
We agree that he’s a great player…
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
radrh8r
I read the comment “I don’t see him worthy of the 5th overall pick” often in mock drafts. I would like some clarity on this type of thinking.
- Are there any players in the upcoming draft that are worthy of the 5th overall pick?
- Assuming there is a 2010 NFL Draft, and the Chiefs have to make a selection in the 5th slot, who is the “Can’t Miss Player”?
To answer your question Chief1
I’m really not too high on this year’s draft class. I think the overall depth of “good” players is deeper than most years, but I dont feel there are as many “cant miss” players in this year’s class.
My personal opinion is that no 3-4 end is worth a top 10 pick just based on their job responsibilities, which is why I wasnt all that thrilled with drafting Jackson at 3 last year. I’m sure they tried trading down but just couldnt find a partner. The Dolphins proved in 2008 that you can find quality starters for that role in the 2nd and 3rd round (Kendall Langford and Phillip Merling).
I also feel that no 4-3 OLB or 3-4 ILB is worth a top 10 selection either. If I have a high draft pick and need defense, I want a guy who forces turnovers. In our defensive scheme, I’m targeting a 3-4 OLB who is my edge rusher (basically assuming the role of 4-3 end) to get sacks and strips. I feel like you can find great guys in the 2nd through 4th rounds to just make tackles, i.e. Lofa Tatupu, Lance Briggs, Channing Crowder. Look at Seattle for example: 4th overall pick on Aaron Curry. Yes, he is a good linebacker, but he only finished 10th among rookies in tackles (61), 5th among linebackers yet he was the first one drafted, and he only had 2 sacks. Now compare that to Laurinaitis, who went in the 2nd round…120 tackles, also had 2 sacks, but had 2 interceptions as well. My point is that the difference between linebackers between rounds 1 and 3 is very minimal unless you’re looking at edge rushers in a 3-4 scheme.
Keep in mind that I stated that I’m not a big fan of this year’s class, but most teams typically use top picks to find a franchise QB, a franchise left tackle, an elite pass rusher (4-3 end or 3-4 OLB), a lockdown corner, or a freakishly amazing, once-in-a-decade talent at receiver, running back, defensive tackle, linebacker or safety. The problem is that while I would love to see the Chiefs upgrade the offensive line, I cant justify drafting Oklahoma State LT Russell Okung 5th overall either. He doesnt stand out quite like recent top 5 picks have, such as Joe Thomas and Jake Long.
More on 3-4 linebackers
If you look at sack leaders among rookie linebackers, 7 of the top 10 play in a 3-4 defense, with 6 of those 7 being outside rushers. 4th overall pick Aaron Curry finished 8th.
In all honesty
You really can’t compare Curry and Laurinaitis. Curry is an OLB in a 4-3, Laurinaitis is a MLB in a 4-3, different rolls. I’m also not completely sure Curry played all the time.
However, I can’t fault your logic in the above post. McClain/Berry are both guys you would want on your defense reacting to the offensive audibles.
by BAMFSpecialOps on Jan 11, 2010 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah what he said
You Rad kinda ignored the point that we have to pick 5th (with no trade)
I want a QB of the D if (my opinion) you don’t need one on offense. Hali has proven to be that OLB you want. The WR is a depth issue, the tackle is a depth issue, the RB is a depth issue, Haden would be a lockdown corner IMO, McCalin would be a QB and would really help DJ to step up his game, would make the Safety spot better with a young speedy safety back there by helping with his game(via tape). We need a NT to make the 3-4 work. NOBODY in this draft is going to do that. McClain will make the team better by being on the team, Berry will too but not to the extent that a Vocal, Tape watching, Hard-hitting, 50 yard wide NFL field, young dude with his head in the game will do:) Oh did I see that Denver Likes him, likes him A Lot.
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by Steve_Chiefs on Jan 11, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
5th pick doesnt mean you have to pick 5th
Without trading down, the Chiefs could still opt to allow the time to run out on their selection when they’re on the clock and not have to pick 5th overall. The next team (in this case Seattle) would be on the clock, yet the Chiefs could still jump at ANY point during the draft. Minnesota did it the year they drafted Kevin Williams (although they also did it the following year, but I think that was more of an accident). It’s risky and possibly stupid, but it’s an option none the less. A franchise may get criticized for being cheap, but it does keep a team from having to pay a higher salary to a player they covet but were unable to move down to acquire.
Yes that tatic was talked about last year
I just don’t see Pioli being the type of person to do that. If he wants McClain and there’s nobody to trade down a few picks with then he will just take him. Like TJax this year Pioli shows that he is going to get the players he thinks will help this team out the most no matter if its the ‘correct’ pick or not.
by BAMFSpecialOps on Jan 12, 2010 2:11 PM CST up reply actions
IF we do not get a good FA NT
Then McClain would be the safer pick as he has shown he can flow to the ball without Cody in the game taking up space.
However if we do get a good NT in FA this year than I would rather have Berry in the first and like Micah in the later rounds for a run stuffing ILB starting next to(hopefully) DJ as the sideline-to-sideline/cover ILB.
by BAMFSpecialOps on Jan 12, 2010 2:14 PM CST up reply actions
+10000000000000000
This team has so many needs right now. Any talented 1st round pick will help. My only thing is that they need to be a starter from day one. If they can do that, they can help us.
Ain't gonna lie
Hali, McClain, DJ, and Vrabel look sexy on paper for starting LB’s. But we can’t forget who is starting behind them in Brown & McGraw. I think it could easily be argued Berry fills a bigger need + BPA (providing, yanno, he’s still available)
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by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 11, 2010 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
I want to update my mock draft now
"The way this works is you string together some good games, some good practices and you get momentum and you gain confidence," linebacker Mike Vrabel said. "It can be a real positive for your team. It builds on itself."
best player available
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
Hali, McClain, DJ and who knows maybe ... Vrabel would make a fine LB coach, but he's getting up there agewise to be a starter type
don’t get me wrong, Vrabel has a lot to offer … and I could absolutely see him as LB coach and backup
hi, Mo!
5 minutes!!!
I could even live with
another year of Vrable starting. You can’t fix this much suck in one year. Replacing Vrable doen’t even make the top 10.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
Von Miller
is likely to be drafted by you guys in the 2nd round as an OLB.
by mclaren_is_the_best on Jan 11, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
I'd be fine with that!
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
Vrabel... is the least of KC's worries
but, drafting a fierce pass rusher to develop would be very prudent
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
Can you imagine
a great NT pushing the pocket, with Hali and another great pass rushing OLB coming off both edges? That would make up for a LOT of the team’s deficiency at Safety.
There are a lot of directions this team can go in the draft and Free Agency…virtually al are going to make the team much better.
Predictions:
Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010
I Love his film study habits. Sounds like Ray Lewis. To solve the Cody problem, if it even exists, hopefully we draft Cody in round 2.
Berry or cody, would be fine. As long as we don’t waste the pick on a LT, I’ll be pretty much OK.
by dablueguy on Jan 11, 2010 4:06 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Dunlap, Maurkice Pouncey to enter dra
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=4815630
I dont think this affects the Chiefs directly, but could affect who other teams want to take
Pouncey could effect us
we need a C and he’s a very very good one.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah sorry
Cant edit comments and wanted to change that after I posted
did you see the note that his brother, Mike is staying?
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
Yeah, that seems odd
especially considering they should both be late 1st-early 2nd guys.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
nah
the guard would have gone much later, from what I was reading, 4th-5th round
he’s going to stay and become the center at florida
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
Mike is rated top 4 G on many boards
not that I care anything abour boards. My belief is that if he came out, he’d have impressed folks and wound up being considered a top G/C prospect. He can play.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
Dick Curl
"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden
by Matt_Grbac on Jan 11, 2010 4:19 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Tim Biakabutuka
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by Matt_Grbac on Jan 11, 2010 4:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Get him now!
Do it! Do it now!
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by Matt_Grbac on Jan 11, 2010 4:17 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I'm not a draftnik guy
I don’t follow College Fball, so all I know about McLain is what I hear about his awards and his play in the BCS “Championship” game. But what struck me was the comment about his film watching. It reminded me of a story I read about D Thomas his rookie year. The article credited DT with bringing a real “film study” attitude to the Chiefs. In his rookie season DT was evidently a big film guy, and it rubbed off on other Chiefs, like Neal Smith, who hadn’t watched a lot of film on his own before.
I find the parallels between McLain and DT interesting.
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Twilight Zone
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by Matt_Grbac on Jan 11, 2010 4:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
tha'td be perfect
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
Here's the problem I have with McClain...
This was one of the most out-of-control, vicious things I’ve seen on a college football field:
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/6117/meltdown-by-alabamas-mcclain
What they don’t describe is that after he blindsided the offensive lineman from behind after the play is over, he appeared to attempt to pull the lineman’s football helmet off. Then when the ref threw a flag, he got in the ref’s face and shoved him, drawing another flag. I don’t know for the life of me how he didn’t get ejected from that game.
The thing is… if you’re building a winner, you can’t have guys who self-destruct at critical moments. Maybe he’s learned from it and moved on, but that was one of the uglier and stupider plays I saw this year.
I had never seen or heard of that before...
I’ve never heard of him being anything but a leader and a class act.
I’ve been the one arguing against Spikes and Blount for losing their cool on the field and being unstable.
I didn’t see the play in question, but as bad as it sounds… it wasn’t anything like the eye gouge or punch from those other two guys
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
Guys sometimes lose their cool
it’s the pattern you have to watch for. Haynesworth did a horrible thing once. But it was once. I’d take him. Incognito has never done anything quite as bad as Haynesworth. But he does pretty bad shit all the time. I wouldn’t touch him.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
that's a decent way of looking at it.
I think that deliberatly trying to hurt someone in a defenseless position is inexcusable…not sure if McClain did that or not… but Spikes, Blount and Haynesworth did that for sure… and I wouldn’t touch those three guys.
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
Oh come on
That Boise douche had it coming.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 4:49 PM CST up reply actions
haha, I'm not going to argue this again :)
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
Just being silly
but you have to admit you laughed when his face turned from “shit eating grin” to “asian on too much Nyquil” in a split second.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, he did.
I still think Blount’s biggest mistake was getting into it with the fans. He shouldn’t have done it, but the Boise State guy should have been suspended too.
by u2nspenserfan on Jan 12, 2010 8:33 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah...
The problem I have with Haynesworth is that he’s too emotional as a player, which ended up being the case this season, when he has sucked royally for his $100 mil. If things aren’t going well, he either gets out of control or mails it in.
That’s the same concern I have with McClain. He’s a good player, one of the best linebackers I’ve seen this season. What led up to that incident was that VT was frustrating him with how well he was being blocked, so he couldn’t make plays. He took it out on a guy who hadn’t even been blocking him, while he was standing defenseless with his back to him. He twisted the player’s helmet around and appeared to either try to pull it off or yank his head back, then tried to fight his teammates who pulled him off, then wanted to fight the referee. He lost his mind. I just don’t want a player who can’t handle it when things don’t go well.
I will say from all accounts that this was very out of character for him. Not that it matters to him or the Chiefs, but he would have to earn my respect. I really meant this as a “word of warning”, not that the Chiefs shouldn’t draft him under any circumstances… kind of like if the player had an existing injury- it’s something to take into consideration when reviewing a player.
by u2nspenserfan on Jan 12, 2010 8:48 AM CST up reply actions
Listen, this is going to be a MAGIC off season. I know what others say.
They keep preaching that we should not count on Pioli to spend big money etc. Bullshit. He had way too much riding on his first shot at GM not to. He will NOT be a casualty. He has pride. Way too much. He would look like a fool to Belichek and well, quite honestly, half the country. He is not the normal GM. He is a high profile GM that was sought after big time pre season. Relax and trust the most non kool aid drinker next to Upamtn and Sea of Red…
Shout out to my boys on here right now…stag, of course and always upamtn and matty grbac, everyone’s favorite ass … satchmo..and Sudden (see you over at AA). We have nothing to fear. Pioli will get this done for us…trust this.
by krayfish on Jan 11, 2010 4:34 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I like the optimism, buddy!
I’m excited too… will be interesting to see how it plays out
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
I say we m,ake it official
Hire Magic Johnson as our QB coach.
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by KCSatchmo on Jan 11, 2010 4:48 PM CST up reply actions
once again, i get no love
what's a guy gotta do, kray?
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being a die hard Bama fan, I can't say objectively that I want him on the Chiefs.
I really want him on our team. He is just so field smart. He was making changes on every play to adjust to what the offense was doing. I think he know the 3-4 as good as anyone. It’s like having Payton Manning on your Defense. He knows where everyone needs to be and sometimes knew what the offense was doing before they did. He is the type of player that elevates others, not the other way around.
The guy to really look for out of Bama’s Defense will not be available until after next year and that is number 57 Dareus. He is the best lineman on Bama’s D and is a game changer. Scored that TD return, knocked Colt out of the game.
This year, Deaderick is another Bama guy to look at as filling the “right 53” 300lbs and 6’4", played in the season opener days after being shot when his apartment was being broken in to. Dude is tough, big and smart.
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Get a NT in FA, Draft McClain and Graham or Miller. LB fixed for years.
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