Will Kansas City Chiefs Fans See Shaun Smith Next Year?
by Joel Thorman on Jan 11, 2011 9:15 AM CST
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The Kansas City Chiefs season is over which means we're transitioning into talk about which players will stay and which will go. DE Shaun Smith is one of those guys whose contract is up and whose future we're unsure of.
I think we know what most of the fan base thinks about Shaun Smith.
He was unknown entering the season and someone we didn't even figure would fit into future plans and ended up being a critical piece of the puzzle. Those are guys you root for and guys the fans want to keep around. He's also shown the most personality of any of the players I remember this year which as a blogger we appreciate.
At defensive end, the Chiefs have Glenn Dorsey and Tyson Jackson under contract next year and Wallace Gilberry will be another guy they think about bringing back.
If Smith is back -- which we're hoping he is -- then it'll be interesting to see how that affects the development and playing time for Jackson, who was the third overall pick in 2009. The Chiefs rotated quite a bit this year so I imagine they'd have a similar plan next year but if Jackson makes a Dorsey-like leap in year three then the Chiefs could (again) have a very good set of defensive ends.
So what do you think about Shaun Smith? How does he fit into the Chiefs plans?
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bring em all back
I hope they make it a priority to keep this team together, and keep adding to it.
Smith was a very nice surprise, and was pretty central to the improvement on the front 7.
Keep him, maybe get him some more NT snaps as TJax keeps getting better.
It's all about the gameplan
by stagdsp on Jan 11, 2011 9:18 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
I like S.Smith, he is always fired up and ready to play, plus he was the only one that shed a tear on the sidelines that i saw. He want to be a winner, that fact alone makes me hope he stays.
Disclaimer: Comments above are not meant to be taken with a grain of salt.
by CPT.Caveman on Jan 11, 2011 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, he plays with compassion & heart. Plus, he has skill.
What more could anyone ask for?
And he grabs balls
Why not resign a guy who has the balls to grab balls?
by ChiefWarPaint on Jan 11, 2011 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
I don't see him getting starter money.
If he can get that somewhere else, he won’t be back. If we can sign him at a reasonable number to be part of the rotation, I think they sign him again.
The views expressed by craig in calgary do not necessarily represent the views of all Canadians.
Good point
Be curious how he sees himself, money-wise.
by Joel Thorman on Jan 11, 2011 9:21 AM CST up reply actions
Ask him
He is a big talker on Twitter, he just might let you know!
by Yaggleberry Finn on Jan 11, 2011 9:26 AM CST up reply actions
realistically
His stats were never off the page, he bounced a little bit from teams and was on down turn statistically. This year revitalized his career, but I think he would know he is not going to demand big money, his history does not warrant it. We’re likely to be the first in line due to his leadership, other teams are going to look at him as a groomer for a young player in rotation or depth. Not a pure starter.
Not sure it's his self-view...
as much as it is the fact that he loves playing for Crennel. Romeo seems to bring out his best and he loves working his ass off for the man…
2010 Chiefs are on the rise. This is the most excited I've been since 'Nam...
by kcchiefsfan72 on Jan 11, 2011 6:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Very true
He was more of a contributor this year than he’s been in years. Since, well, the last time he played for Crennel…
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
To our advantage, I don't see him getting great offers from other teams
Hopefully the Chiefs can keep a solid piece of their d-line rotation
for when I'm too lazy to come here, http://twitter.com/AtTheWall
I like him, I think he is important
All good/great 3-4 teams have a steady rotation of fresh solid D-lineman
I hope he comes back.
He is a fun character and brings personality to the Chiefs. Also, he is a pretty good player.
by chiefdan on Jan 11, 2011 9:26 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
His leadership provided this year is just as important going into 2011 season
That alone will get him signed again. I would not be surprised by some statement moves in offseason. Dropping Chambers outright and immediate. He doesn’t figure into plans now anyway, and doing it immediately makes statement we are already working on 2011. That game is over, on to the next….we have work to do
I believe
He was initially signed on because of his relationship with Crennel. I think that stands for something.
Smith was one of the hardest playing hustle guys on our defense…we absolutely need to being him back. Tyson hasn’t proved he is any better than Smith or Dorsey….
"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.
"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."
by Matt_Grbac on Jan 11, 2011 9:29 AM CST via mobile reply actions
I Agree
Bring him back. He clearly fits into the defense and shows he wants to win.
by Lee Gardner III on Jan 11, 2011 9:29 AM CST reply actions
I'm hoping that Tyson takes the step forward next year
That a lot of DE’s do in their third year.
I would like to keep Smith, but I think he could get more money elsewhere. Maybe he likes Romeo enough to stay or take a pay cut.
BIG deep freeze fan here....
I hope we keep him around for a while….
and the Chiefs put the HAMMER DOWN!!!!
I'd love to see him back
I think he was a spark that we needed early on when we were still the 4-12 chiefs of the previous season. He is fearless and I believe he helped the confidence of others around him.
That being said, if the chiefs know they are drafting a NT …I’m sure someone will have to go. Just not sure who.
by KCLonghorn on Jan 11, 2011 9:40 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Edwards and/or Toribio
and the Chiefs put the HAMMER DOWN!!!!
by reedeasy on Jan 11, 2011 9:46 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I like Shaun...
And I think he should be had back… But I think that this team needs to focuse on getting a true 3-4 D-End. Because regardless of whether we like certain guys or not, they are what they are. And we need to get better at A LOT of positions. Shaun Smith could be had for backup money, because eventually that’s what he’ll be; Good depth.
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
Sign him to a 3 year, reasonable deal
He can be our stop gap at NT until we groom a young guy. I see Dorsey, S Smith, and T-Jax as our starters next year. They will probably tender Gilberry if the rules stay the same after the new CBA.
You made my stomach hurt with this one...
I see Dorsey, S Smith, and T-Jax as our starters next year
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
TJax has played very well this year.
After easing back in from the injury, he’s been quit solid.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
Mmm...
Not too sure about “very well”… He’s played ok. But being outplayed by short armed 6’2 Shaun Smith and for the most part on the sideline most the season doesn’t bode well with me and many others for a 1st Round Pick…
Think about this….
Percy Harvin
Clay Matthews
Jeremy Maclin
Brian Orakpo
B.J. Raji
Hakeem Nicks
Kenny Britt
Mike Wallace
That kills me to know that these guys could have been HUGE for this team. Instead we went with Tyson Jackson, who has done absolutely NOTHING for us for 2 years. And has been replaced by a guy who has played on 8 teams (not including the Las Vegas Locomotives). Sorry, just how I feel.
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
Might want to do some fact checking on TJ.
I’d start with Kalo’s Front 7 recaps for the season, and go from there.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
This
TJ was an absolute beast on Sunday. Anyone who didn’t see that wasn’t paying attention.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jan 11, 2011 1:17 PM CST up reply actions
And a thug
Many other fans were calling him that, I got a chuckle. I want a line people will hate and fear, that’s a damn good way to start
by ChiefWarPaint on Jan 11, 2011 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
TYSON JACKSON, GUYS!
Tyson Jackson starting makes my stomach turn.
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
I do not think people understand how players learn into the NFL and how system teams develop
Eric Berry has surpassed my expectations for a first year safety and then some. That is one reason that Kendrick Lewis is not a starter…You would not want two rookie safeties back their starting. You let Berry develop his leadership and understanding and let McGraw prop up Kendrick. The same was with Cameron Sheffield, he would have fought Studebaker and won the starting job by years end with Vrabel overseeing the transition. Hopefully this happens in 2011. Same with Tyson, Smith there to prop him up but injury threw things off track. That is the biggest issue in analyzing college players—-can they make the jump. It takes not only skill and talent, but ability to transition. Some have the instinct, some have smarts to learn it, some are hard workers that practice it into themselves. Others walk in with enough God given talent it almost doesn’t matter. But as coaches, you build a system that integrates the players into the system. And you build a dynasty.
Yeah...l
You’re right. I’m just totally blind to the unbelievable development of one Tyson Jackson.
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
If you were in charge
We would be the Raiders!
November 23, 2006. 1st and only trip to Arrowhead. That was a good day...
by florida chief on Jan 11, 2011 11:34 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah...
We would just be complete morons if we had drafted Clay Matthews.
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
i guess 25 other teams feel the same way
nobody knew Matthews was going to do what he did. hindsight is such an easy tool to use for armchair coaches and GMs.
nobody knew Matthews was going to do what he did
Did you watch the guy at USC? My God! He was clearly the best guy of the 3 (Maualuga & Cushing)
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
and he was still taken with the 26th pick
again, HINDSIGHT. the only player you listed that would have made true sense for KC to have grabbed at 3 without using hindsight was Raji, and that’s only bc the system they were bringing in needs that NT.
I get the learning curve
And I’m not ready to throw the “Bust” tag on T-Jax like so many wanted to do with Dorsey, but I cannot defend the production we have gotten out of him, relative to where he was selected. He may still prove worthy of that 3rd Overall pick, but at the end of his 2nd season I don’t think he has done anything that would come close justifying it. He definitely has the tools physically, but he seems to lack the consistent intensity that is required to be a great linemen.
by BucktheFroncos on Jan 11, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
i agree
but to make a list two seasons after the fact and say “see, Jackson is a failure” when nobody knew what player would do what is kinda silly. the 2009 draft was just plain bad and making a list of 8 players out of the 256 in that were taken doesn’t really do anything except get the people making the list agitated.
i’m sure the other 24 teams, including KC, would like to have one of those 8 players. truth is, they don’t, Jackson isn’t a bust (Gholston), and IS getting better, and was part of the reason why KC’s d-line play was better this season.
Fair Enough
In complete agreement on the hindsight of the Draft, but my feedback was directed mostly at,
“TJax has played very well this year.
After easing back in from the injury, he’s been quit solid.”
IMO Gilberry and Smith were quite solid. Tyson underachieved. But I hope my feelings about him prove wrong. I would like nothing more than to see him become a force in the run game for us much like an Aaron Smith.
by BucktheFroncos on Jan 11, 2011 1:05 PM CST up reply actions
Only Aaron Curry and T Jackson were on our radar
I call BS! There is no way you would have drafted Matthews if you were Pioli.
November 23, 2006. 1st and only trip to Arrowhead. That was a good day...
by florida chief on Jan 11, 2011 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
The guy probably made up his mind sometime last year and just won't see the progress TJax has made.
Happens all the time.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
So...
Are you seriously gonna sit there and tell me that you would pick Tyson Jackson over any of those guys I listed??
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
For our rebuilding, yes.
Our defense is very close to being what it needs to be. Tyson is an integral part of that. Percy Harvin would not get us to that point. Yeah, he’d be making catches. But we are building a team. One step at a time. Not one star at a time.
Ok... Ok...
All that is fine. I’ll stick with my opinion. And you can stick with yours.
“GOOD DAY,SIR!”
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
Ooohhh, solidified an unresearched opinion with a Wonka reference!
Works for me. Lunchtime.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
Percy Harvin is over-rated
Glad we didn’t take him. Can’t even stay on the field. Woulda coulda shoulda. Took LJ coulda had Troy. I mean it goes on forever. We’re not the only team that passed on these guys.
I don't think I can stay on the computer... feeling a Harvin coming on.
These migraines are horrendous….
Go Chiefs!!!!
overall, I prefer a mccluster OFF the field...so its a no brainer to me to avoid harvin and his issues health wise...and otherwise
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Harvin over-rated is laughable...
First of all, you throwin' too many big words at me, and because I don't understand them, I'm gonna take 'em as disrespect...
That is what I want to know...
over rated?
He has great hands, extremely elusive, great out of the backfield, great special teams/returner…
the only real media attention he gets is his migrains, what makes him over rated?
First of all, you throwin' too many big words at me, and because I don't understand them, I'm gonna take 'em as disrespect...
Extremely elusive in the return game maybe
Don’t know how you can be so elusive w your longest catch being 50 yards and longest rush under 20. And all the stats for him are fine, till he gets hit a few times and misses the next 10 plays or god forbid he catches a glare from the stadium lights. “Practice? We talkin bout practice?” We agree to disagree.
Well, Shaun is a Wichita Heights guy,
and like you say, he actually showed some personality during the season. That is if you call pinching peckers personality………just kidding. I would like to see the Chiefs resign Smith. He likes it here and he wants to remain a Chief.
"The Hammer"
It might sound kind of "nutty".
But, I agree with you.
+1 For the Wichita Heights referance!
The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
That is cool.
I’m a former Wichita guy but went to West.
Isn't Richard Seymore a free agent?
With another coaching change & Asamugha leaving I could see Seymore leaving as well. I’m just dreaming but wouldn’t it be great to add him to the rotation? Bring him in and keep either Smith or Gilbury as a rotational player.
Predictions:
This year IS be better.
oh, and...
Todd Haley doesn't give a damn about your fantasy team.
He is...
I’m hoping that Romeo could talk him into coming here.
Oakland is in a lot of trouble… Here are their Free Agents:
Robert Gallery
Michael Bush
Nnamndi Asamugha
Zach Miller
Richard Seymour
Stanford Routt
They are in some big trouble.
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
love it
I won’t be surprised at all if KC makes a run at him. Baltimore really exposed KC as not being a physical team (though we did play the run really well) and that has to change if we want to be competitive with teams like the Ravens and Steelers next season. Seymore is still dominant at his position & bringing him in to rotate with T-Jax will do nothing but good for both of them. Plus you have the option of running a 4-3 when appropriate with Seymore, T-Jax, Dorsey & Gilburry….oh man!
Predictions:
This year IS be better.
oh, and...
Todd Haley doesn't give a damn about your fantasy team.
definitely. smith was brought in to bring attitude and get guys like t-jax to become physical...by the looks of our last game...at least they were fighting...jackson had some pep
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
John Henderson
I think I saw John Henderson on a list of their FA also….
by groundedchevy on Jan 11, 2011 10:43 AM CST up reply actions
True....
Hopefully they see that they were just as productive without Seymour, that they’ll keep Henderson and let Seymour hit the market so they don’t have to pay him…
But the only problem with that is that they might NEED to resign Seymour because they gave up THIS years #1 Draft pick to New England.
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
Add 4 more starters to your list. Langston Walker (RT), Johnny Lee Higgins (PR), Kameron Wimbley (LB), Samson Satele ©.
If someone asks you if you want extra mayonnaise you have to say yes, cus that's part of it.
-Jared Allen
by JComp11 on Jan 11, 2011 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Add the fact that...
a lot of those guys probably WANT to leave because of the firing of their coach Tom Cable.
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
R2J- Add to that list
Michael Huff. Good point, you beat me to it. They WILL lose one or two of their free agents.
by KCLonghorn on Jan 11, 2011 10:53 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
1-2?
I think they lose 3-4 of these guys
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
Fair enough. I was just being conservative...
I think we can all agree the Raiders are in trouble this offseason. Who knows what those guys want to do after their coaching change. Might see some serious shifting around with them.
I’m going to hold on to hope that Seymour would like to join a group with a BIT more sanity than his current team/organization. And rejoin a front office guy he respects….along with a former coach that he’s worked with before in Romeo.
Is Gallery good enough to look at for us? I’m not that familiar with him
I honestly would not be happy to get Gallery.
There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.
they haven't been able to reach a long term deal with him for two seasons
i think he’s been waiting to split town the minute he heard the word “Oak-” on the phone when the Pats and his agent called to tell him about the trade.
I dont think conditioning will be a problem
He’s been in this system for a full season and knows what Haley and Crennel expect from him.
by Lee Gardner III on Jan 11, 2011 10:38 AM CST reply actions
Spending a little more to keep Shaun would make sense
He can play both NT and DE without really missing a step. So if we lose Big Ron Edwards, we have Shaun for NT. Or if we keep Edwards or draft an NT that can start, if anyone in any spot on the D Line goes out to injury – Shaun can fill in and stay in stride.
He shouldn’t get Vince Wilfork money or anything, but I think we should definitely try to keep him around.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
Smith's presense will be "felt"....If not here... it'll be "felt" somewhere else.
He “grabbed” onto the opportunity here to become a contributor when he was unappreciated elsewhere. I doubt he can demand “starting” pay anywhere but can fill a roll here in an improving front three. Even if we pick up a true NT, he can still contibute as part of the rotation. playing some at both NT and DE in our 3-4.
"You talkin' to me? You TALKIN' to me ?" - Travis Bickle
Felt, grabbed....nice!
That guy was “huge” for us this year. He really “took the bull by the horns” and ran with it! =). I really do hope he stays. I don’t get the “trade our good players for hopefully future players”
When he has a player in his grasp.
He don’t let go, that is for sure.
Adding to that
Who makes the most money of our players? If Waters/T-Jax are at the very top that should change. Re-structure, trade for picks, something.
I believe Eric Berry makes the most
Then T-Jax, Dorsey….Top 5 draft picks are paid way too much……
by groundedchevy on Jan 11, 2011 1:35 PM CST up reply actions
http://walterfootball.com/freeagentscontractskc.php
If someone asks you if you want extra mayonnaise you have to say yes, cus that's part of it.
-Jared Allen
by JComp11 on Jan 11, 2011 12:45 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
definitely want him back hes a locker room guy
not to mention he played pretty well this year, we could use seymour too, maybe romeo can lobby him to come to the red side
Gilberry more important
Would like to have Smith back, but I’d make Gilberry the priority, if it came down to one or the other. Gilberry seemed to make strides against the run (when given the rare chance) and is becoming more than a pass-rush specialist. If he can become acceptable against the run, he could provide some of the extra pass-rush help that Hali needs a little more often (play more 2nd downs, and against pass happy teams).
by VermeilLikesToCry on Jan 11, 2011 12:22 PM CST reply actions
Id like to think its both, and gilberry is a no brainer here...plus if you read the pressers, gilberry is a coach fav.
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
this team has some money to spend
but smith shouldnt require much…something like 2 years, 2.5 mil, or 3 mil
I dont think that would be too tough.
gilberry, smith with jackson and dorsey…those need to be our 4 ends…Id prefer to focus elsewhere in the draft than at 3-4 end, so im hoping we re-up smith and get him back under contract….
same can be said for hali, just more money. Pay him Dumerville money and be happy we have a defensive beast not named berry.
I fully expect that KC understands how important having a Shawn Smith really is for your team
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
I think most of us want to keep them all
But it might come down to whether all 4 would be happy staying in the current rotation.
It is exciting to think of how few defensive needs we have on defense heading into the draft. Maybe one or two LB and a Safety, and all at mid to late rounds? Then we can really focus on bringing in a couple WRs and OL (long term center and RT and depth). Maybe a complimentary RB to replace Jones (now or eventually).
by VermeilLikesToCry on Jan 11, 2011 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
I hope so
One of the things I liked best about # 90 was that he was always encouraging the 12th man. When Shaun Smith asks you to make noise, I suggest you do it… if you value the family jewels.
Tyson Jackson is starting to show why he was picked in the first round and will only get better.
Can’t wait to see how much of a leap he makes in the offseason because he made significant progress this year.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
If we lose any of our linemen
We have Dion Gales waiting in the wings. Haley loves him and it’s only a matter of time before he plays good minutes.
He is young very cheap and is, in my opinion, just as good as Tyson Jackson. Something I have always thought.
"Nobody scares us," Dion Gales said. "Where I’m from, it ain’t how big or small a man is, it’s the size of the fight in them.
"I’ll be doggone if I let another man beat me, that’s just my attitude. I’m not scared of another man."
by Matt_Grbac on Jan 11, 2011 1:11 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Dion Gales is as good as Tyson Jackson?
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jan 11, 2011 1:14 PM CST up reply actions
I think that is a stretch.
Jackson has shown improvement this year. I look for him to have a break out year next year. He will just continue to get better IMHO.
Plus he's a hell of a gent
Trying to help Heap out when he got his helmet stuck on his head
I'm so cool I crap out green posts and just nod
by KeyboardGato on Jan 11, 2011 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
haha, yes indeed Keyboard.
The man’s helmet was on a little crooked and he was trying unbind it for him.
This must be rec'd once more
greenworthy
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." -Gandhi.
Maybe my brain is still a bit freezer burnt from shoveling the sidewalk but...
No.
I'm so cool I crap out green posts and just nod
by KeyboardGato on Jan 11, 2011 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
I applaud your commitment to Gales
Sadly, I think he’s been on our practice squad for the last two seasons. If he doesn’t make the active roster next year, we can’t hold him any more. So he’s either a 53-man Chief, plays for another team, or hangs up his cleats.
Could you imagine how awesome our D would be if we had a solid NT?
then upgraded at SOLB? With our secondary we would be downright nasty
Current believer in Matt Cassel.. Check with me in two weeks
by 808NaNz808 on Jan 11, 2011 1:58 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Why?
You’re writing off a kid who’s played two years and only one year as a starter that has consistently improved? Did you watch Sundays game and see what he’s capable of? Of any fans we should know the value of giving your talent the time to develop. He has some things to work on but I would be surprised if anyone other then Belcher was starting at SILB next year.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jan 11, 2011 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
Not "writing off"
but, c’mon. There are better options out there. You make the the point that we should know “the value of giving our talent time to develop.” This is true. But another thing we Chiefs fans should also be readily willing to admit, we must be willing and able to not go for the immediate homer pick on a guy we like because he wears the red and gold. Just because he’s a good guy and we like him or his story, doesn’t mean we need to be content at that position.
I don't know if there are any clearly better options out there.
Who knows how much progress Belcher makes in the offseason. The leaps he’s made this year alone is enough to leave me content unless there is a slam dunk huge upgrade on the market that is priced right.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Jan 11, 2011 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
I take those improvements with a grain of salt
After all, the two guys that lost their jobs inside were crap from the get-go. Not sure if he beat out Williams or Mays, but they are both clearly STers-for-life in the NFL.
Plus we have a few other "developmental" ILBs
Micah Johnson (practice squad) was a All-SEC LB his junior season and second team SEC LB his senior season. He’s had knee injury problems but with proper rehab and being rotated at SILB, he could be an improvement over Mays. And I’m still hopeful that Greenwood can turn his physical talents into on-field production.
Maybe instead of DJ
I know we just re-signed him, but then he disappeared, AGAIN !!!
His performance Sun was really, bad.
Good thing he’s so athletic and came in on all those tackles.
I'm not a smart man
I'm not saying dump DJ
but his performance has not been stellar since he got his contract…quite unlike Jamaal.
Let Ron Edwards go,
move Shaun Smith to NT and draft Aldon Smith to either play DE or have Tyson be starting DE and have Aldon play OLB opposite of Tamba…just my thought
Aldon Smith
Isn’t big enough to play DE. He could be a good OLB and he could be had 2nd round. More like late 1st if we wanted him.
I think he comes back...
as a valuable backup at end and NT. Jackson goes back to starting next season.
From Shaun Smith himself:
"I love it here," Smith says. "I love the city, I love the fans and we played good football here. The fans love me and I love them. This is a football town and I’m happy here. I wouldn’t mind retiring here and finishing up my career here. I’d love to play another four or five years here and then call it quits. That sounds pretty cool."
Will he be back next year? If he has anything to say about it, I’d say yes.
(Source: KCChiefs.com – The Last Day of School.)
I'd Rather See Shaun Smith Back Than Tyson Jackson
So far Jackson has just solidified himself as a bust in a 3-4 DE body while Smith has been a solid and productive player. Smith also makes a more reasonable salary than Jackson.
Maybe Jackson gets it together and turns it around next year, but let’s just say I won’t shed any tears if he gets cut before the season…and that given a choice between him and Smith it won’t be much of a contest.
we have to keep gillberry
gillberry is a beast look at the sacks he has and he is a part time player we have to keep him i have been screaming for more playing time for him 4ever he is a beast i wish he had been able to make to move to olb like tamba i heard they tried it in traineing camp but never heard of the results so it must not have been very good
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