Derrick Johnson and the Second Gunman on the Grassy Knoll (TV-13)

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 8, 2010 10:09 AM CDT

I’m not usually the type given to flights of fancy--especially when those flights are wrought with long, boring lay-overs at Crazytown Intercontinental Airport--but does anyone else get the feeling that Todd Haley is to coaching what Serio Roma is to agents in rock-star-based-Judd-Appatow-flicks?

(Please note that the movie Get Him to the Greek is referenced in this FanPost. Though I offer no details, I do reference plot elements and themes and, as such, if you’re interested in keeping the film a complete mystery until you see it, you might want to move along. Nothin’ to see here.)

In case you haven't seen it yet, Get Him to the Greek is a deeply subtle comedy about the pratfalls and emotional isolation of fame and fortune. Through a series of hilarious misadventures, Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) shows out-of-control mega-star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) that true love is so very much better than all the sweet, unending, nameless three-ways-with-gorgeous-models one can handle.

:rolls eyes:

And that money isn’t always the answer.

:rolls eyes:

Its nuance is matched only by its mystery.

:rolls eyes:

(Writer's Note: great film. Classic Appatow. Go see it. Unless you’re offended by any of the following: poop humor, drug humor, boobies, more poop humor, more boobies, awkward threesomes, more poop humor)

All kidding aside, the film surprised me in a number of ways. First of all, the poop humor: who’d’a thought Judd Apatow would hue so blue? And secondly, I was surprised that P. Diddy could "act."

Please don’t assume that when I use the word "act" that I imply he was convincing in any way. But, I didn’t think the man could "hit a mark," much less "remember a line" or "breathe without having to concentrate on it first" but he did so on a number of occasions. And his character was actually funny in a kind of "angry dude with power and money" way.

In the story, Sergio Roma owns a music label and is used to dealing with talent. He’s cagey and smart and driven and, after allowing Aaron a shot at corralling Snow, gives the secret to his success away to the audience: The Mind-Flip.

Two things. It’s not called a Mind-Flip. However, this blog is rated TV-13 and, as such, I was forced to make certain changes to certain four letter words that might resemble the word "flip" in certain ways.

Secondly, the Mind-Flip is Roma’s method of dealing with egomaniacs.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. He’s finally coming to the point, you’re thinking. Thank all that is holy, you’re thinking. He just referenced "big egos" so he must be talking about Pioli and Haley or about the guy who’s always saying "big egos" when he talks about Pioli and Haley. But you’re wrong. Now you’re thinking that I must be talking about DJ because he’s the only one left in the equation. But you’re wrong again.

Ha Ha.

Last year, all of us sat in wonder as, play after play, game after game, week after soul-crushing week, Demorrio Williams and Corey Mays started while Derrick Johnson played footsies with the hottest of the cheerleaders. (PS - I have no information that he played footsies with anybody.)

Is Johnson an elite linebacker? I think the jury is way out on that. Many people have successfully made the argument that Johnson shies contact too often and that he’s reactionary in pursuit. So I think calling him "elite"--or even calling him a starter on most teams in the league--is hard to do. But is Johnson a better linebacker than Mays and/or Williams? You bet.

So I think most of us would have preferred him on the field.

But looking back, was Todd Haley mind-flipping the biggest ego in the room: us?

Look, I don’t think anyone can make the argument that Derrick Johnson has a big ego. He played soldier-boy very well all last year and though he made it clear he wanted to start, he never made waves bigger than the kiddie pool could handle. Pioli would have been in on it too; I’m sure of that. So Haley can’t be playing him.

I think he was playing us and while I’m not ready to say he’s right, I am willing to give him a chance. And here’s why:

A good coach understands his player in ways that no one else can or should, which is why the NFL issues soap-on-a-rope at rookie meetings. While I can’t claim that DJ has a big ego, I think a case can be made that he might be a "fragile" player in that, were he to have a rough stretch of years, he might never recover.
We were ridiculously thin at safety last year. I’m not one who’s pissed we cut bait on Bernard Pollard; he missed more tackles than any other player on the defense. But to say he was a worse option than what we had would be stupid.
Without making any character judgements, I think it’s safe to say that, in the scope of NFL players, Derrick Johnson is a slow learner.

Put those things together: we started Clarence Thomas and a bag of dried apples at safety; play after play went down the field over the top of middle linebackers' heads with ne'er a safety to be seen; Johnson, who's a slow learner and has fragile confidence.

Bad equation. Besides, with all his considerable on-the-field deficiencies, Demorrio Williams is pretty fast. Turned out he wasn't fast enough to make up for biting on play-action even when he was on the sideline, but he was pretty fast.

Now add in Eric Berry and two healthy corners entering their third years starting. Add in a pretty good defensive coordinator. Add a second year in the system. Could this be why we’re finally seeing Johnson on the field with the first team?

Furthermore, does Johnson’s style fit better with a guy like Eric Berry who can maybe cover enough ground to make up for it when Johnson over commits?

In fact, I think that last point is the most important one. Remember the few times DJ was on the field last year? Yeah. Good stuff. Does Haley want to free Johnson up a little? Would it have, in fact, hurt Johnson’s progress to keep him on the field last year? Would he have become too conservative? Does Haley prefer that he gamble? And does Berry’s presence as a true safety valve, mean Johnson will be free to do what he did last year?

I don’t know. But I sure hope so.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.

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Great post

Very interesting and fresh take on the DJ situation. I think this should be bumped up to the front page for sure.

-Robbie

by Chiefsfan2012 on Jun 8, 2010 10:35 AM CDT reply actions

I think you're right about DJ

I can see him performing much better & being less liable with Berry backing him up & cleaning up some messes. I think you’re right about Haley too. He knows players, their personalities, & how to deal with them. Johnson shoots from the hip & shows his ass when he guesses wrong, & changes games when he guesses right. with our slow safeties last year, we needed fast LBs who could run guys down from behind.

I think you’re spot on with this assessment
reconciled

and the Chiefs put the HAMMER DOWN!!!!

by reedeasy on Jun 8, 2010 10:51 AM CDT reply actions

I chose not to read this because I have not seen the referenced movie.

I do note that Russel Brand is in the movie who is currently dating Katy Perry who is currently #1 in my heart.
I freaking love her.

I realize I'm late to the party but...I'm on Twitter.
Happiness is a long walk with a putter in your hand.

by craig in calgary on Jun 8, 2010 11:09 AM CDT reply actions

craig ... you kissed a girl?

amd LIKED it???

"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
Whitlock Rocks!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!

by upamtn on Jun 8, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes he did.

But it was the bearded lady from the circus so take from that what you will.

One of the founding members of The Super Duper Matt Cassel Fanclub
Cry Havoc! And let slip the Chiefs Defense of War!!!

by nateforchiefs on Jun 10, 2010 2:33 AM CDT up reply actions

WOW

Are you Dennis Miller?

by CPT.Caveman on Jun 8, 2010 11:28 AM CDT reply actions

sure hope not...

…my panties say “Barry.”

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 8, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Drew Berry? ........ :P

by CPT.Caveman on Jun 8, 2010 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Had I only drank a case of beer before I started reading this....lol

Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!

I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.

by Lanier63 on Jun 8, 2010 1:15 PM CDT reply actions

CRB, as Arte Johnson might say ... "verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry intersting"

now, to leave a reply only slightly more or less disjointed than the original post, if it’s possible …

Williams was decent, Mays was … well, to be kind, not … not even close

DJ plays well “in space” … ie, when he can roam, when he has no “set cover duty” and can watch the QB’s eyes and think to himself “the play’s going over HERE” or “the play’s going over THERE” and yes, he reacts to those tweener over the middle routes and passes and ZAP the frog has hisself a fly and it’s off to the end zone

that’s the type of role he seems to be best suited for … though I could also see him on a late weakside blitz … point is, yeah … our New and Improved Secondary MIGHT be the key to allowing DJ to roam shallow outfield and snag those limp rope liners that otherwise would drop in for doubles to the gap

by upamtn on Jun 8, 2010 4:46 PM CDT reply actions

Upamtn is being kind.

They say if you don’t have anything nice to say, to not say anything at all.

But, I’ve never been once to mince words.

I’m sure you’re a really nice guy CRB.

Nonetheless, I feel compelled to say, that I found this to be a stream of fragmented and discombobulated nonsense.

I read it like 4 times before I realized it wasn’t me just having a comprehension problem, but that in fact, it didn’t make any damn sense and that I had just wasted 20 minutes of my life, 20 minutes that I can never get back.

That’s when I got pissed.

Next time, if you wanna write a stream of nonsense….make it a one-liner will ya?

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 8, 2010 6:05 PM CDT reply actions

Next time...

…I’ll think I’ll write exactly the way I did this time. If you don’t like my style, don’t read.

Bare

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 8, 2010 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks K

I couldn’t agree more. This was a waste of time.

by Aiken_Drum on Jun 8, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions

kind? ME????????????

K, you should’ve seen my response to CRB’s first ever post … I ripped him a new something or another, and he THANKED me! he’s pretty cool, even if he goes on on more tangents than krayfish and myself put together (didn’t think that was possible, didya?)

CRB’s an ok guy … kinda like David DeJesus, wayyyyyyyyyyy out in left field, but he’s ok (now Lanier you gotta watch, had hisself a coupla cases or a keg and didn’t share)

by upamtn on Jun 8, 2010 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions

That true naked one?

You don’t share the keg? Shame shame shame.

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 9, 2010 4:51 AM CDT up reply actions

yes, yes

i’m a fan of the non sequitur. eternal apologies ;)

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 9, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions

PS

This is the third or fourth time I’ve posted something on this site only to have some random nobody eviscerate me without the person actually offering one single useful bit of advice. I don’t mind you defying your momma with something “not nice.” But at least have the respect to offer some real critique. Nobody else seems to have trouble “deciphering” my “fragmented and discombobulated nonsense” and, if I had to make a guess, I’d say something in the post offended rather than my lack of comprehensibility. If you don’t have the ability to put a name to it, do me a big ol’ favor and keep it to yourself.

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 8, 2010 6:16 PM CDT reply actions

I'll pretend I didn't see this.

But I understand and I would probably react the same way.

As for offering constructive advice…..I’m no expert, but there are a few things I’ve learned over time and having endured criticisms like the one I bestowed upon you.

So since you asked, here’s just a few:

1) Pick a brief attention getting title that sparks curiousity in the reader.
2) Stay on topic from beginning to end. Many ramble into numerous topics.
3) Use descriptive words to paint a mental picture.
4) Use as few words as possible to make your points. Often, just one effective line can make the same point as a lengthy paragraph.
5) A good post should have 3 basic components. A beginning, a middle, and an end.

There’s a few.

Can’t wait to see your next post. I’m quite sure I’ve inspired you to write a masterpiece.

Right? :)

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 8, 2010 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions

don't hold your breath

the words “master” and “piece” don’t generally apply to anything i write. lol.

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 9, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions

CRB ... remember that SOME of us have short attention spans and forget things rather quickly, like K ...

he, uhmmmmmm … he … K’s a nice guy and ummmmmmmmmmm … he … wait, I’ll think of it, maybe … ummmmm kkray hasn’t been around much lately and so the price of Chinese Tea fell and then … football, riight?

where was I? oh, yeah … always make sure you only have ONE possible answer in your polls (it’s the Richard Daly way, you know)

by upamtn on Jun 8, 2010 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions

lol.

Amateur night at the Apollo. This is a rough crowd man.

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 9, 2010 4:56 AM CDT up reply actions

SQUIRREL!

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 9, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Jeez already!

“Only” one hundred “thousand” dead people vote in “one” measly" “presidential election” from the city of Chicago and apparently we cant get over that can we?

One of the founding members of The Super Duper Matt Cassel Fanclub
Cry Havoc! And let slip the Chiefs Defense of War!!!

by nateforchiefs on Jun 10, 2010 2:44 AM CDT up reply actions

Actually, I really enjoyed your "Help For An Outsider" post

as well as a few others. Interesting and well written.

I guess I was a little harsh, so …..I apolagize.

It just irritated me to see a decent writer settle and I know you can do better.

Feel free to slam my posts if you don’t like them. It won’t bother me.

Well, maybe a little.

Cosmo.

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 8, 2010 6:26 PM CDT reply actions

Way to be good sports guys

-Robbie

by Chiefsfan2012 on Jun 8, 2010 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Yep

I have been known to through a difficult to decipher post out there.
I never want people to not read my work. Sometimes they never comment at all….

Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Jun 8, 2010 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

btw, it's "continuum"

one for all and all for me

(represented by Dewey, Cheatum and Howe)

by upamtn on Jun 8, 2010 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions

waaaaaaa. poor Steve....

I’m going to be a commenting foooool from now on.

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 9, 2010 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Well crap

As I’ve said, you aren’t the first person to “challenge” me so to speak and I’m probably a little sensitive. Thanks for clarifying and I offer my apologies for the over-reaction.

For the future, I really don’t mind the occasional ball-busting; it’s just nice to know the person doing the busting. I’ll certainly keep your name in mind next time you decide to swing the hammer.

Damn, now I feel like a real ass. Sorry dude. Please know that both posts you reference were written with a kind of hyperbole in mind and that my personality isn’t terribly well represented (I hope). The first was supposed to satire an over-committed fan. The second was supposed to satire a little the “mind of a conspiracy theorist.” In fact, I should have taken “fragmented and discombobulated” as a sign that I’d accomplished what I’d intended though I admit maybe a little too well.

Again, many apologies. Next time I read you, I’ll know you’re not trying to shoo me off the Intertubes and, next time you read me, just know I’m barely socially functional.

Your friend,
Bare

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 8, 2010 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

you've come to the right place

I’m barely socially functional.

We all live in our mom’s basement also.

New body. Same soul.

by kabrink on Jun 8, 2010 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions

No worries dude.

And certainly no need to apologize.

I love to read good content, but I don’t post often, except for comments, preferring not to force posts (another tip) but to wait and just read and comment until something pops up that really inspires me to write something that I feel will be entertaining, and something that is original, and most likely has not been written about before.

Turns out my little nasty gram might have become a good way to get to know ya, because it inspired me to click on your activity and read more of your stuff.

There’s some good stuff in there and I know it helped me to get to know who you are.

Bottom line, we love the Chiefs.

Keep on posting bro.

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 8, 2010 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Will do! Just not very often :/

Like you, I don’t post often. Unlike you, I don’t have the opportunity to read often though (which sucks because, if my wife left me have a “passion” for one team, any sport, it would be Kansas City). As such, I think my biggest fear is one you raised above: originality. I’m always scared that I’ll hop on here and post something that’s already been covered ad nauseum. To date, I’ve either managed to stay original by sheer luck alone or ya’ll have just been too nice to say anything about it.

For the record, my money’s on the latter.

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 9, 2010 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Good job

Just a bit long, and could have used lots of pictures, Cavey like lots of pictures :P

by CPT.Caveman on Jun 8, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions

ok, now I'm gonna be hyperglycemic for a month

I think I liked it better when CRB and K were taking potshots at each other (and missing, of course, we don’t want anyone to REALLY get hurt)

but all this sticky sweetness … I dunno, man

by upamtn on Jun 9, 2010 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions

Damn you Upamtn

Now i have to get out the dictionary again :P It was good just alittle long for me to like it, you have to dumb it down some, take out about 200 words and add pictures for Cavey to like it.

by CPT.Caveman on Jun 9, 2010 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions

Yea, the most excitement I've had in while around here....

These slow news cycles turn me into as real prick. Then I feel bad about it.

Just call’em like I see’em, and damn the repurcussions.

Hey……where’s the “send a friend request” button again?

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 9, 2010 5:05 AM CDT up reply actions

LOL

Don’t I know what you mean. This is usually the time of year I find myself most in need of a Chiefs fix. The Canucks have just bowed out of the playoffs in the second round. Again. The Royals are already out of contention and baseball is only in its second month. And basketball makes me want to stab my eyes out with tiny, rusty objects; it’s everything I hate about football if those things were on a week long heroin-and-meth-fueled bender: the egos, the time-outs, the three-hour-forty-five minute fourth quarter, the constant penalties, the poor sportsmanship.

Point is, a good ol’ dose of Charles/Vrabel/Hali/Waters/Flowers/Berry/McCluster/more and more of the Chiefs is what a bare needs!

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 9, 2010 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh yea. It's going to be soooo sweet.

especially the MNF game.

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 9, 2010 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions

No worries

I’ve got plenty of insulin handy to help keep you out of DKA. There are only two methods of administration though. I’ll let you choose. The first involves a gross of twelve gauge needles and your manly bits. The second involves a gel, administered rectally. Sides effects of the gel may (do) include elephantitis, colonic elephantitis, and penile dwarfism. Good luck.

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 9, 2010 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions

K-mans worried about the first two side effects, but it's too late for the third:P

by CPT.Caveman on Jun 9, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Sooooo....

Where the hell is that…

“Remove friend from list” button again?

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 10, 2010 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions

lol

Just playin man.

by CPT.Caveman on Jun 11, 2010 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions

rec

just know I’m barely socially functional.

I know that feeling well :)

Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Jun 8, 2010 6:38 PM CDT reply actions

Reply fail

Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Jun 8, 2010 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Makes me think the AP meetup might look like this

AP Meeting

leading to this

Food Fight

Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Jun 8, 2010 6:50 PM CDT reply actions

I'm with you Bare

now i will be the first to admit to being a fan of Kramer, but after i read thru the anecdotes, i can appreciate the the substance. And i think you are correct. DJ is a special talent and needs to fit a system. I think in the terms of the Chiefs getting faster (Pioli’s term) DJ will fit in better than before. If taking a few risks (at his position) is what breaks a game open and makes for a “W”, then I’’m all for it. We’ve all seen what mediocrity can do and 4-12 isn’t acceptable anymore.

And i will get crucified for this BUT i will be one to admit that i was not disappointed to see Pollard go. Too many big whiff plays that left our defense vulnerable. DJ may have reacted the same but at least he wasn’t the last line of defense.

by stenerud's roost on Jun 8, 2010 7:47 PM CDT reply actions

It won't bother me to see Page go either.

Anyone seen that box of long nails?

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 9, 2010 5:11 AM CDT up reply actions

Losing Pollard was one of the best moves we made last year

I have nothing against the guy personally. The highlight reel hits are entertaining.

But losing isn’t entertaining, and a safety that’s a liability in coverage, and let’s face it – who doesn’t take great angles a lot of the time to keep a break out play from happening – isn’t keeping things very “safe”.

I hope the guy does well, he just shouldn’t do it in KC.

Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.

by TRSChief on Jun 9, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions

I absolutely agree with both of you

A safety has to be a safety. Yes, they’ll sometimes be required to help against the run, but when that happens, everybody on the defense knows it’s going to happen and adjusts their play accordingly. However, when your safety plays the way TRS described on every play bad stuff happens. I understand the attachment to him. The hits were entertaining. But I’m glad we moved on, even if it meant last year happened.

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 9, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice Work Bare

Very entertaining read with substance. I hope Haley figures out how to get DJ to produce. If not I hope Pioli figures out how to recover some draft investment out of him. Maybe that is what they are doing right at the moment. Sending out DJ’s last game of the season highlights to all the teams and reassuring them that he is a starter. Do I smell a 2nd rounder?

Left Tackle is Brandon Albert's natural position.

by Idahochief on Jun 8, 2010 9:34 PM CDT reply actions

Haley ain't gonna get DJ to produce, if he hadda clue he might have used it last year

Crennel, on the other hand, has all the clues … not to mention all the vowels and syllables he bought from his last game show

DJ will be fine

by upamtn on Jun 9, 2010 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

Pendergrast + Haley = :(
Haley + Crennel + Gibbs (are you kidding me?) = \(^o^)/

Seriously, I know I tend to be a homer but Gary Gibbs could potentially do our linebacking corps a word of goods. He’s a terrible head coach but he knows linebackers.

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 9, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions

PS

“A Word of Goods” is the title to my new unauthorized Gary Gibbs biography. I’d tell you what it means, but then you wouldn’t buy my book!

by Chief Running Bare on Jun 9, 2010 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions

umm

wasn’t Gibbs here last year? I think he was.

New body. Same soul.

by kabrink on Jun 11, 2010 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Once again...

“you have judged correctly”.

DJ is the man. We gotta get him on the field for 4 quarters, and we can’t give up Williams tackles totals. I think the starting 4 have gotta be Hali, Williams, DJ and Vrabel, with Belcher and Mays providing the depth on the inside.

"The other teams could make trouble for us if they win." ~Yogi Berra~

by TheK-man on Jun 9, 2010 5:14 AM CDT reply actions

Took a long time to get there, but I agree that your last point is the most important (only) one.

In fact, I think that last point is the most important one. Remember the few times DJ was on the field last year? Yeah. Good stuff. Does Haley want to free Johnson up a little? Would it have, in fact, hurt Johnson’s progress to keep him on the field last year? Would he have become too conservative? Does Haley prefer that he gamble? And does Berry’s presence as a true safety valve, mean Johnson will be free to do what he did last year?

I think you’re overanalyzing things when you say that Haley held DJ out to mess with US. And I don’t think he held him out to protect DJ.

But I might’ve held DJ out of the starting lineup or pulled him from the field early to protect him. I’m one who wants the table to be set for the high-end LBs, for numerous reasons. Still not sure the ground is fully prepared, but it is certainly BETTER prepared for letting DJ be DJ. Better DB and DL play (both of which I expect to see in 2010), fewer keys to keep track of, more experience with the main themes (and keys) of the 3-4, and starting (and hopefully staying) healthy should ALL help his development this year.

Nothing to bet the farm on, but plenty of reason to be optimistic that he will play more and play smarter.

by hmills110 on Jun 11, 2010 2:09 PM CDT reply actions