Chiefs vs. Chargers: The Weekly 'Tamba Hali Is Very Good' Story
by Joel Thorman on Sep 9, 2010 8:07 AM CDT
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PrintA trend began to develop throughout the 2009 season when talking to the Kansas City Chiefs opponent. On Wednesday, there's a conference call with the opposing head coach and a player, which is usually the quarterback. During these conference calls, reporters would ask questions like, 'What player on the Chiefs defense catches your eye?'
That was a popular question because there weren't many things to look for on the Chiefs defense.
But the answer was consistently Tamba Hali. Quarterbacks would say that when they watch film he's the guy they notice. At the beginning of last year, this was a bit of a surprise to use hearing this because while Hali has been a solid player he's maxed out at about eight sacks or so -- hardly a sack artist.
But then we dug a little deeper and realized that Hali was among the best in the league in quarterback pressures. He wasn't getting the stat everyone likes -- the sack -- but he was putting pressure on the quarterback which is just as good in some cases.
This week Philip Rivers is on the conference call and he's talking about, who else, Tamba Hali. From the KC Star:
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Not ragging on Hali, who is beyond boss...
but who else on last year’s d were QB’s going to notice on film? Mike Brown getting burnt?
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
and for one game a year
Derrick Johnson
Opposing QB – “Yeah, I’m worried that this might be the one game that DJ shows up for and really causes problems… maybe gets a couple picks and a sack. But I guess the odds are pretty good that he won’t do anything at all.”
by Ochophosphate on Sep 9, 2010 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, if I were a QB I'd notice that first thing...
“Hey look, all we have to do is throw deep on that side of the field and we can’t lose!”
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Rivers will have a below average game (for him)
Maybe 250 yards, 2 td’s and 1 pick (Berry)
2 sacks
Hali and Studebaker
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
If we can pressure him early....
I think one of the best games we had against him in recent memory, Jared Allen had like 2-3 sacks on him in the first quarter. It totally threw him off his game and he went into crybaby mode. They did mount a small comeback late in the game but we still held them off.
Early pressure will do two important things:
1. Put Rivers in whiny bitch mode (maybe he’ll stomp on a downed player again)
2. Get the crowd super pumped to stay in the game and make some noise.
by Ochophosphate on Sep 9, 2010 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions
True, however
To be realistic for a moment – Rivers is a lot more experienced and seasoned than he was when we had Allen.
That said, he’s still a little girl.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
That's what I was hoping for.
I was there for that game at Qualcomm… it was beautiful.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Sep 9, 2010 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
That was the one where Tyron Breckenridge returned the fumble for a TD?
I was there too. It was sweet.
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
so was I
sitting right on the Chiefs sideline. That stadium emptied during the 4th quarter!
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
There were a few Chargers fans who tried picking fights with me after the game
one classless punk even threw a beer out his car window at me as I was walking back to my car. They made Philly fans look nice, then again, I’m sure the Philly fans wouldve been a little more rough had we ever been competitive in that game last season.
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
yep they tried to get me and my crew kicked out of the game
it was awesome though. During the game I rolled up my sleeve and showed the bench my Chiefs tattoo and lots of them were giving me thumbs up and nodding their heads, now none of them are here but still good times.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Dude, I had the same issue.
I’m going to try to get a few Chargers fans riled up and kicked out, just for the sake of karma.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Sep 9, 2010 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, we had some machismod latin dude...
…try to eff with us too. We walked back into the stands with another group of Chiefs fans. They told us that this is customary after any loss at Qualcomm, and it’s safest to wait til the stadium empties.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Sep 9, 2010 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I think we will see the sacks spread out
With whoever is in there at the time. Whether it’s DJ, or D Williams. Seems to me each guy looks faster this yea much faster, and our sacks will be situational as a reflection of whatever Crennel works up. Timing will determine a couple sacks. not necessarily a particular player. imo.
Don’t care who it is….Let’s just see 2 or 3 Sacks and I’m happy!
I know Hali is great getting in the backfield getting sacks
I just hope Ryan Matthews doesn’t go off.
2006 big 10 defensive player...or defensive lineman of the year....
My point is, here we are in 2010. And we’re seeing a first round defensive draft pick still improving. Yes, he switched positions with us, but he played both at PSU. And yes, he was a solid player when we had Jared Allen.
I just want people to note when he was drafted, and the fact that he’s still getting better.
Here’s to Dorsey/Jackson seeing some welcomed improvement this year. (I hope!!!)
Rivers on his Tuesday defeated press conference from the ice tank
“Man that Hali guy is NASTY, my whole body hurts!”
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
go to the fanshots and watch Stephen Coopers conference I just posted
it will make you not like the guy and pump up anybody that will be at Arrowhead. He thinks they are going to punch us in the mouth and get the crowd out of the game fast after they score a couple TDs and force a couple of turnovers. He acts like they are playing a JV high school team.
Chiefs Will
Great find. thanks!
That Mother Fuc… is talking about hitting everyone in the mouth! Taking the ball away multiple times, having so much fun doing it. Damn, you’d think he was a two time defending national champion who was undefeated for years. Dude straight runnin his mouth people!
Que Brian Waters, Brandon Albert…go head hunt that little bitch PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
no prob I just wanted to make sure everyone there is nice and pissed off
we need that nastiness at Arrowhead on Monday
Chiefs Will
Why would you have 2 of the most unNASTY players on our team go headhunting?
Send Eric F’n Berry out on his ass
Squirtle. 'Nuff said.
We could hit him with a watermelon
Squirtle. 'Nuff said.
by SuperTurtle on Sep 9, 2010 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I kinda want to be where she was though...
Look at all of those watermelon catapults!!!!!
Squirtle. 'Nuff said.
I'd rather be two feet to the left.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 9, 2010 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Direct HIT!
Success
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Sep 9, 2010 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
They should okay th tbefore the game at Arrowhead
Nothing like someone running their mouth to really piss off the crowd and get everyone riled up.
I saw put it up on the jumbotron
all of their interviews. Let it play all weekend long, play them at Royals games and on the local news. Get this team and City pissed off.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Someone needs to tweet this to every chiefs player that has a twitter account.
Seriously.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Sep 9, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
That would be awesome
Show Thomas Jones flexing his pipes on the jumbotron..as he’s pointing to someone….then run that interview as if TJ was pointing at Cooper. Funny.
great idea to run it at Royals game too….you know everyone there is headed over to the Chiefs game!
It'll be a whole smorgasbord of.....NASTY!
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
by TRSChief on Sep 9, 2010 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Um...
just don’t order the roast beef
Go Chiefs!!!!
by ravenhawk on Sep 9, 2010 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah...
and upon being pulled back, the meat curtains reveal the little man in the helmet…
2010 Chiefs are on the rise. This is the most excited I've been since 'Nam...
by kcchiefsfan72 on Sep 9, 2010 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought it was....
the little man in the boat? Gosh, I’m so confused by all the “guy speak” I try to keep up with.
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Sep 9, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
The fish tacos however
are lovely.
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
by Sudden on Sep 9, 2010 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rivers will also say:
“AJ, please sign McNeil to a long term deal!”
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
Darkness is spreading
Got to love Tamba, can’t wait to see him progress in his second season in the 3-4.
"They should expect everything..." -Eric Berry
Hali is my favorite player on this team
Guy just quietly goes out and does his job on every down. If he can get a little more help with pressure on the other side I expect him to end up with 15 sacks and a trip to the Pro Bowl.
Predictions:
This year will be better
new poll idea...
How many sacks will we get or sacks/qb hurries will there be on Rivers on Monday.
a) 0
b)1-2
c)3-4
d)5+
Also, who gets a sack for the chiefs? or how many sacks will be on Cassel?
I really think the Chiefs can get 3-4 sacks on the chargers with thier new left tackle and the new scheme messing up things with random people blitzing can confuse them. Sacks on Cassel I would say also maybe 3.
2012... the year the Royals finish above .500
by Somewhere Over Dwayne Bowe on Sep 9, 2010 9:09 AM CDT reply actions
All I know is that Cassel will probably get sacked like 10 times.
Like he always does. Hopefully he doesn’t lose us too many yards.
by bamachief5558 on Sep 10, 2010 5:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I want Rivers to try to throw at Eric Berry.
Rivers is just dumb enough to do it, and naive enough to think he can be successful. The pressure this year from our pass rushers/blitz packages should be much better. Sooner or later Rivers will chuck the ball up to Berry and it will be a pick six.
"The Hammer"
With no Marcus McNeil
And no capable backup at LT, Hali and Studie should be able to kick some ass.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Sep 9, 2010 11:22 AM CDT reply actions
It would be great
if the Chargers are forced to keep a TE at the line to help with blocking Tamba.
Predictions:
This year will be better
Brandyn Dombrowski
Sorry, but did you watch the preseason? McNeill is overrated. He’s a good pass protector, but Rivers has great pocket presence and mostly stays clean by rolling right, so it’s not that important. He’s not much of a run-blocker. Dombrowski is a tank. He doesn’t have McNeill’s moves, but he’s a whole lot more powerful.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 9, 2010 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
The problem is that behind Dombrowski was nobody.
Billy Volek got massacred behind Ryan Otterson, but they need another tackle. They just signed Adam Terry. He may or may not be a better RT than Jeromey Clary. So I think the SD O-line may not be better for losing McNeill, but they’ll be better with Dombrowski in his stead and Hardwick in place at C than they were last year with McNeill and Mruczkowski.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 9, 2010 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I still look back to Dorsey's rookie year
and remember oh so fondly UC and others dogging on Hali and dropping the B word on him. Few things have made me happier about this Chiefs squad than Tamba proving everybody wrong.
D.J. #56 - Pay The Man & Play The Man
by KansasCityShuffle on Sep 9, 2010 11:38 AM CDT reply actions
Ya know, I almost forgot that no one thought Tamba Hali would work as an OLB.
People wanted to trade him! I’m glad he proved folks wrong too. He’s one of my faves.
by bamachief5558 on Sep 10, 2010 5:58 AM CDT up reply actions
While I think us keeping Jared Allen around would have made for better numbers for Hali...
I’m not sure Allen could fit into a 3-4. Having said that…taking 2.7 over him was still a bad mistake.
Having Allen and Hali together for a few more years would have made for a scary defense if we would’ve developed some Tackles.
I'm Your Huckleberry.
It would have given the DTs time to develop.
Y’all would have been 8-8 if you’d had better pass defense last year. I think the pass rush will be a lot better this year, and 8-8 is a pretty clear possibility (though partly on the strength of a better run game).
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 9, 2010 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
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