NFL Roster Cuts: Newest Chief Anthony Toribio Gets To Town
by Joel Thorman on Sep 6, 2010 7:22 PM CDT
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The newest member of the Kansas City Chiefs, former Green Bay Packers nose tackle Anthony Toribio, spoke to the media for the first time as a Chief.
Toribio confirmed that the Packers were planning on signing him back to the practice squad before he got the call.
"We came and played here Thursday," Toribio said. "I couldn't even give you a guess that I was going to end up here. I was gonna get signed back to the practice squad and then got a call wtih like 10 minutes before the waiver period ended and they said you're going to the Chiefs. So I had to pack up everything on short notice, in like two or three hours, and I'm here."
I saw some reports out of Green Bay that his Packers teammates were saddened to hear the news he'd be moving to Kansas City.
"You develop friendships and you get tied to the coach," Toribio said. "You gotta understand that it's a business. Nothing lasts forever. I was going to be in Green Bay forever, you know? It's a better move for my career to get on the 53-man roster."
Indeed he's got a much better shot here in Kansas City. The Packers have a top ten pick in B.J. Raji lining up at nose tackle so Kansas City presents a better opportunity for him.
"It's the same system here," he said. "I just have to get adjusted to a few of the minor details. Once I get adjusted I'll be comfortable."
"You work your butt off. this is what you work for, to get on the 53 man roster. To finally get on there, it's a great accomplishment for yourself."
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I'm not expecting much from him...
but hopefully he proves me wrong and gets about 5 to 7 sacks, a couple FF’s and constant pressure.
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
by Chiefsfan85 on Sep 6, 2010 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
5 sacks
Would make him one of the best NT’s in the league…I’ll be happy if he can command a double team on every snap
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
by PVChiefsfan on Sep 6, 2010 7:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
I could care less about him making sacks, just eating up blockers like they’re quarter pounders.
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Sep 6, 2010 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
but if Mays
starts, it don’t matter how many blockers he eats up….May’s won’t make a play in the backfield. haha!
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
Injury
is the only way Mays gets the start.
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Sep 6, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I was being silly
and he started last year, which obviously he shouldn’t have.
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
Don't say you car less about them
because sacks are good regardless of who does it, even a NT that has a job of taking up blockers and helping in the run game. Any sack IS GOOD.
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
Key word
“I could care less about HIM making sacks.” If he’s doing his job on the line, our LB’s will be getting the sacks.
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Sep 6, 2010 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I said regardless of who does it....
In a 3-4 defense, I know that the LB are suppose to get sacks while the line open up the lanes. but that still doesn’t mean that the LINE won’t get sacks. I’m pretty sure if he got a couple of sacks, you wouldn’t be complaining.
“Damnit! I was hoping DJ got that sack! Stupid NT, what is he doing getting pressure?!?!”
See where I’m trying to get at?
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
LOL...
if it’s going to be down to Toribio or DJ getting a sack, I know what’s going to happen. God help Toribio!
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Sep 6, 2010 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
DJ's reply to Toribio getting the sack...
“Good play Tori!…hey, wanna smell my thumb?…I’ve been standing here with it in my ass.”
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Sep 6, 2010 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
and I do get what you're saying...
I just hope folks aren’t judging his play at NT by the number of sacks he gets. Sacks aren’t his job. If he gets some, then it’s just gravy.
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Sep 6, 2010 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I second
as a waiver wire pickup thats about all there is to say….
by liquorstoreclerk on Sep 7, 2010 3:43 AM CDT up reply actions
welcome to the chiefs
glad to see them trying to address the NT
hopefully toribio can make a difference now that he has been given the opportunity
"Laws control the lesser man... Right conduct controls the greater one."
- Mark Twain
"Eric Berry Interception.... 10, 5, Touchdown KannnnSaaassCiitayyyy"
- Mitch Holthus
My only disappointment with Toribio...
he’s the only pickup we’ve seen so far. :(
by Chief Willie Wildcat on Sep 6, 2010 7:41 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe it's a good thing
well I hope it’s a good thing..
maybe they’re mostly happy with the roster
by Trapped in Donkeyland on Sep 6, 2010 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I really love some of the things he said too.
I think the coaches and management are loving a guy that gets committed to players, coaches, and the team. Seems like a good fit in that sense.
Yeah
Although Dion Gales should be on the 53….not you! Lol jk (not really)
welcome anyways homeboy!! Good Luck
"One of the teams asked me a running back question," McCluster said. "They said when you have the ball, do you focus on the guy who's in front of you or the next guy.
"I told them 99% of the time, I'm going to make that first guy miss. Then, I'm onto the next."
by Matt_Grbac on Sep 6, 2010 7:53 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Matt_Grbac
It is funny how in love with Dion Gales you are. I don’t have anything against the guy at all but let’s hope Toribio can be a nice find for us.
I loaded up that image.
And my screen cracked. That dude is butt ugly… but hopefully he can contribute.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Sep 6, 2010 8:45 PM CDT reply actions
Ah Gonzo sDirtyTrailer
Come on man, really? Like he can help it…
I’m assuming with an NFL paycheck he can still get some ass.
by Ryan in Nixa on Sep 6, 2010 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's why we got him
Obviously any HB that heads for the A gap is going to take one look at the guy, scream like a little girl and then camp out behind the QB.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
Huh??? Looks like a regular-featured guy to me. Just BIG.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
So, I like the pickup. Can't hurt us right now...
Who else are some of you hoping we make a play for? I’d like to see another OL pickup or two. And I’d be excited to pick up a young qb prospect. We need to continue to bring in QB’s, and hope we draft one each year.
Thoughts on top prospects guys???
Don't know about drafting a QB each year
That’s a position that definitely needs some time to develop – and scrapping one after spending just one year learning the ropes is giving up early, and those draft picks are finite in number.
That said, I’d still be happy with us drafting a solid QB prospect to develop behind Cassel next season.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
it won't be T-Rich
He was re-signed by the Jets:
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5540122
Dislike.
it was a long shot of a wish, but i miss that guy an would LOVE him back in KC
Would ya like a free NANAA!
by Jazzy Megalodon on Sep 6, 2010 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
if you read the article
it sounds like the Jet’s fans and his teammates were pissed he was cut in the first place and used as a pawn to save a roster spot for a day. I think a player called him the offensive team captain. Speaks volumes of the type of player he is. Agree it was a long shot and would have been nice to snatch him.
by loyal Chief fan on Sep 6, 2010 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
DERP DERP
havent read the story yet but thats the 1st thing that came to mind he looks like David Cross in Scary Movie 2 when he takes his glasses off and his eyes are rolling around in his head
Go to Toribio's stat page
You’ll see a photo of him tackling RB J. Williams… Niswanger is standing right beside him looking humiliated. I would say that may have impressed someone – even if you don’t like Rudy at center.
by David Winton on Sep 6, 2010 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I hope he works out for us, you know like that guy we picked off the Eagles Practice squad.
Studebaker. Eagles fans still hate us for that one.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
I'm a little optimistic
because just because he was on the Packers ps doesn’t mean much when they have Pickett AND Ragi.
Seems like we’re gonna be rotating the DL a lot anyways, hopefully this guy can get into the mix.
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
- George Burns
and I hope he's happy here
we just tripled his salary :)
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
- George Burns
I can see why teamates will miss him..
Listening to the short interview he’s likable and seems bright.
Well...
If he wants to play NT he better start eating. 305 won’t get you very far.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Well the good thing
is he’s not a hybrid or someone moving out of position. He’s a NT, nothing else. I know we like guys to play multiple positions, but at NT, we need someone who has studied and played that position and nothing else. That’s the thing that encourages me the most.
by Tarkus on Sep 6, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
ive seen him at 315 some places
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Where? In a swimming pool?
Sometimes things look bigger in water…..
Its crazy to think that 305 lbs is too small.
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Sep 7, 2010 4:13 AM CDT up reply actions
He will improve the play of all the NTs
just because he is young and competitive. He can take double teams to help his defensive secondary make plays and he is good in run support. He is a step in the right direction. He has a quick first step which makes 305 seem bigger to the opposing offensive lineman.
Bring the wood, Toribio. Johnson, Williams, and Hali will build the fire. The only water around will be pouring from Rivers and you can’t put this fire out.
Go CHIEFS!!!
Actually the first step was the one thing scouting reports say he doesn't have.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
Looked at that last game, looking for Toribio.
Pretty sure I saw #93 in there starting about midway thru the 1st quarter. His play during KC’s TD drive may’ve impressed the Chiefs at the same time it didn’t impress GB.
Initial impression is that Toribio is instant upgrade over Lokey. He simply plays “bigger,” and that’s what KC is needing, right now. He might not be hell-bent on splitting blockers and making the highlight reel, but it does look like it takes more meat to move him out of the way. He CAN be moved, but if it’s at cost of a pair linemen, that’s a win for the Chiefs.
Wiegmann, who’s quicker outta the blocks, seemed able to neutralize Toribio a number of times. I think that’s the 1st step folks were saying Toribio doesn’t really have. Funny how playing in front of Niswanger made Toribio look quicker.
With Raji coming on in GB and Pickett already in-harness, Toribio looks like a numbers victim, who the Packers prob’ly feel has had enough time to develop that first step, and hasn’t quite. Doesn’t mean the Chiefs can’t help him with that. Doesn’t mean they can, either, so for all my optimism, Toribio could as easily vanish as he has appeared.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
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