Chiefs Chiefs sign Alex Okafor [restructured] - Page 3

The #Chiefs are expected to sign former #Saints DE Alex Okafor, source said. He gets a 3-year deal worth up to $24M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2019

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It's so much nicer, to me atleast, to be able to sign guys to play the DL in a different system than previous.

I don't know why.
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Originally Posted by Munson:
Never heard of this dude.

Is he any good?

:-)

I am fricken thrilled with what he may bring. He was a stud at Texas, thought he would go earlier than the 4th round.
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The Saints run defense was ranked No.1 last year. Okafor was a part of that, so there’s more to it than sack numbers.
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Originally Posted by oldandslow:
Had a busted achilles in 17 so he fits the profile.

:-) OUCH!

Okafor is a pretty tough dude. Never quits. Was a work out warrior in college and that had carried over to the pros. Very good work ethic. He'll help the Chiefs. Dont really know what to think about the cost until we see how its structured. But this guy can play.
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$6M a year isn’t bad. We need players. He could start, so that’s good value more than likely.

Now where is Darby.
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https://saintsreport.com/threads/def...saints.406005/

Saints fans thoughts on Okafor

Sounds like a solid pickup
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Originally Posted by :
On March 9, 2015, Okafor was arrested for evading arrest on foot and for a misdemeanor warrant for jaywalking in Austin, Texas. The Austin Police Department responded to a disturbance at 1:51AM in Austin's downtown entertainment district after he was running through an intersection and knocked over a pedestrian on the way to a bar. Police responded and after discovering the warrant, Okafor then ran on foot and was finally caught, taken down by three officers, and arrested.

Took 3 officers to bring him down. Most of the other DEs we were thinking of signing were brought down by 2 cops. I like his moxie.
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Originally Posted by Imon Yourside:

Good vid for people to look at on the Leo spot on some of their under looks.
Remember Reid interviewed their DC Dennis Allen before hiring Spags. So just in that way you get an idea what they look for in the weak side DE. And he fits the mold of the strong pursuit, high motor relentless type players Veach has brought up since the Speaks pick. It’s not flashy and lightning first step but it’s a solid rotational piece. And they do need a veteran as they tear down the old D and build it back up.
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Originally Posted by Best22:
The Saints run defense was ranked No.1 last year. Okafor was a part of that, so there’s more to it than sack numbers.

That's a fact I can get behind

4 sacks in 16 games is no great shakes, but sacks aren't everything... this run D is in desperate need of improvement
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Great. We got Tyson Jackson without spending the THIRD OVERALL pick on him.
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I don't know much about him, but he sounds young enough and solid enough (but not flashy). Pair him with a draft pick and let them fight it out.
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necessary cog in the system, can't complain
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Ace in the hole when we play them next February.
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Seems to use his hands really well. Looks like a taller, step-slower version of Justin Houston.
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Originally Posted by TwistedChief:
Took 3 officers to bring him down. Most of the other DEs we were thinking of signing were brought down by 2 cops. I like his moxie.

:-)
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