Could DE Jimmy Wilkerson Come Back to the Chiefs?

Hes not big enough to play 3-4 DE and isnt athletic enough to play LB.

yet you didn’t even say where Wilkerson would play. He doesn’t have a position in the 3-4

that Wilkerson was in KC yesterday but its not b/c he was visiting the Chiefs it was b/c he still has a place in KC. hometown discount again? Pioli could bring him in for cheap Id put money on it

would he be another Alex Magee?

But the AP’ers are probably correct: He doesn’t really have a position in the 3-4. I don’t think he would be a good fit. That said I always like ole Wilk for some reason, and I wouldn’t be pissed if they brought him in.

Had to vote no in the 3-4

Pioli will address the pass rush problem with:

A) A vetern pass specialist, stop-gap
B) A 1st round pick
C) A mid-round pick
D) Late round pick or CFA
E) Nothing with the exception of a Karate instructor

link

Excellent read on the Mike Nolan 3-4 played by Denver last year and its implementation in Miami for 2010
1. 3-4 WOLB – This job requires you to rush the passer about 70 percent of downs.
2. 3-4 WILB – A banger that can plug the run and rush the passer from ILB 1 out of 3 downs.
3. 3-4 SILB – A smart, athletic player that can rush 1 out of 4 downs from ILB and collect tackles.
4. 3-4 SOLB – Needs to be good in coverage and on the TE, only rushes 50 percent.
5. 2-4 WOLB – Optional to be a hand-on-ground guy, is the primary pressure guy on pass downs.
6. 2-4 WILB – Must be very smart, and good in coverage, backing up and keeping things in front.
7. 2-4 SILB – Must be athletic enough to run with players in coverage.
8. 2-4 SOLB – Must be a dynamic pass rusher and be able to do damage from an up position.

his stats are still a bit below average…might be an ok backup for someone, but we are needing a stud OLB to play opposite Hali, someone who can apply pressure on passing downs, but is best against the run.

I think he tore his ACL towards the end of the year. Bad fit regardless. Like others have said, if they were still running a 4-3

Pass….

Because the first comment up there by GenericBrand, was the first thing that went through my head too.

I agree that finding a place for him in the 3-4 is an issue. We have Gillberry and Magee, who both showed potential last season, and I just don’t see what his role would be. I firmly believe in bringing in as many good players, as possible, and creating competition, but not just to bring in a warm body, unless Romeo can see a role he could play in some 4-3 situations, or some hybrid 3-4, he plans to utilize sometimes. I trust our leadership, and if they see where he could help the defense, I’ll accept that, but I don’t see it, as just a dumb ass fan.

Bringing him in at a cheap price wouldnt hurt this team. He would be providing depth and competition. He wouldnt be brought in to start, but can be used in pass rushing situations. His size (6’2 260) shouldnt be a factor to rule him out because Wallace Gilberry who is the same size (6’2 268) led the d-line with 4.5 sacks.