It seems to be in fashion to knock the Chiefs defense. WE as fans slaughter them daily, the local press slaughter then daily, the NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL media slaughter them daily, and when I sit and think about the circumstances sounding that group, one could argue that they are getting judged a little harshly.
Now let's start with the preseason. Ragland and Hitchens played ONE warm-up together against the Bears and both missed several practice sessions. Nelson got knocked out of the Atlanta game and missed sessions himself, whilst Parker wasn't even In our building during the preseason. Then we have Ford who Is just returning to the team after being out for most of last season, and Houston barely played In the warm-up games himself.
Last year there was a perception that we had "the worst defense known to man", but I argued it was an overblown notion because the reality was that we were around fifteenth In the points allowed tally. But that notion has stuck with the team and now this unit that has barely played together Is thrown together and Is trying to both gel as a unit and get their football legs going all whilst facing TWO quality offenses on the road. The Pats defense started off badly too last year and then managed to be a decent unit until the superbowl where they contrived to drop their best corner, so there is a clear example of how things can change quickly In this game. [Reply]
Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo:
If KC could get Berry and Thomas on the field at the same time and running the D this team could win it all. That’s worth a super high pic to the Seahawks.
Not that I disagree necessarily - but right now, tonight, I'm not convinced that Berry is going to play this season..... :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
At this rate, our first round pick is going to be 25th or later at the very worst. If that's what they want for Thomas, give it to them.
Agreed, plus KC has two second round picks next year. It’s a no brainer. DO IT Veach!! [Reply]
Maybe Berry can donate a portion of his last 18 game checks to Thomas's signing bonus...
Chiefs need to make a decision on if Berry is actually capable of playing at a high level THIS year, if at all.
The AFC looks like its in transition, finally...and the Chiefs have a legit shot of making the SB.
KC making the SB in my lifetime is worth more than any one draft pick...Which players are up for contract extensions next year? I'll take 29 year old Thomas over Dee Ford. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BlackOp:
Maybe Berry can donate a portion of his last 18 game checks to Thomas's signing bonus...
Chiefs need to make a decision on if Berry is actually capable of playing at a high level THIS year, if at all.
The AFC looks like its in transition, finally...and the Chiefs have a legit shot of making the SB.
KC making the SB in my lifetime is worth more than any one draft pick...Which players are up for contract extensions next year? I'll take 29 year old Thomas over Dee Ford.
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
At this rate, our first round pick is going to be 25th or later at the very worst. If that's what they want for Thomas, give it to them.
A healthy Eric Berry will really help rectify the TE problem.
A healthy Dirty Dan will help problems in the back. He’s better than Murray.
Biggest problem right now is our LB coverage. Ragland is too slow out there and Hitchens can’t cover for him the entire game. This is literally why we drafted Dorian O’Daniel.
Yeah, the O'daniel thing is weird. Get him out there.
Ragland just doesn't look good. I'd throw Nieman out there when he comes back.
The ILB spot isn't about big bodied dudes playing down hil taking on blocks anymore. Gotta be able to run sideline to sideline and run around blocks. [Reply]
