If S. Smith signs, NT is set

Can we really expect the Chiefs to have more than Shaun Smith and Jerrel Powe at NT? Given that they played with 6 D-linemen for much of the season, it seems unreasonable that they're adding 2 players through the draft (Bailey and Powe), resigning Smith, AND adding another D-lineman to man the middle.

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I can see Pat Williams in the lineup

vet NT, could help out the young ones.

by Theblind Tiger on Jul 27, 2011 10:50 AM CDT reply actions

interesting thought

Fescoe mentioned the same thing as a possibility

but, I still think they are looking for a veteran NT

by stagdsp on Jul 27, 2011 10:50 AM CDT reply actions

That might be the plan

TJ-Smith-Dorsey
Gilberry-Powe-Bailey

by Vince D on Jul 27, 2011 10:52 AM CDT reply actions

If that's the case

Then go spend the money on McClain and Breaston!

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by devself1 on Jul 27, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions

I wonder what Dan Saleamua is doing...

by Vince D on Jul 27, 2011 10:55 AM CDT reply actions

probably eating

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by kcguy on Jul 27, 2011 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions

i think that Kevin Gregg or Pat Williams will sign with the chiefs too give us the three NT with Powe and Shaun Smith.

I think our big free agent will come from the WR MLB and RT positions

by dametrey on Jul 27, 2011 10:58 AM CDT reply actions

the good thing about Pat Williams is that he just has to stand there and hug a couple of O-linemen, so his legs would be still fresh.

by Topchief1 on Jul 27, 2011 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions

exactly Pat Williams will be huge and i think we would save money to get other targets

by dametrey on Jul 27, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

I think Pioli will sign the Deep Freeze, and Branch from AZ

Or maybe he waits to see which veterans get cut first, then makes a move. Or he could just be thinking that Powe and Smith can get the job done, and not do anything.

by ChiefDailyBaked on Jul 27, 2011 11:05 AM CDT reply actions

I'd love for Powe to step in and make a difference like that

But you’re counting on the production of two players that have yet to step on a NFL field. They aren’t going to avoid the possibility of signing Franklin because they signed Smith. The versatility of Smith is key and also an insurance for TJax. Not affecting their decision on Franklin.

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by BJ Kissel on Jul 27, 2011 11:09 AM CDT reply actions

I disagree

You have to account for injuries as well. If he learned anything from last year, it was when TJax went down, the whole d-line suffered because of it. Also we all love Shaun Smith, and I am a huge fan, but he can’t hold Franklin’s jock when it come to playing NT. Pioli’s job is to turn this team into a contender and not just re-sign players because they’re popular.

by RamX21 on Jul 27, 2011 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

No offense...

But you have to be crazy to think that Romeo C would be totally fine & comfortable going into this season with the key position of his 3-4 defense being Shaun Smith. I’m sorry. But like Ram said

he can’t hold Franklin’s jock when it come to playing NT

If we go into this season with no answer at NT (and after losing Ron Edwards, I’ll consider this off season dissapointing. We would need to make some major splashes through other positions otherwise.

There is a fly in the ointment. The sh*t has hit the fan. The lion will speak.

by R2J_24 on Jul 27, 2011 11:37 AM CDT reply actions

Smith is a much better DE than he is NT anyway.

Powe and someone else have to be the basis of the 1st, 2nd, and short yardage snaps at NT. It’s not Shaun Smith or anyone else on the roster right now, IMO.

by WURoyal on Jul 27, 2011 12:14 PM CDT reply actions