Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Like Hitchens?
Though I do think that the 4-3 switch and another year here will make that deal damn palatable going forward. Especially now that off-ball linebackers are being paid like pass-rushers.
I'd be surprised if he doesn't play out his whole contract at this point. For as bad as that deal looked last season, deals being signed right now could make that look like a bargain as early as next year.
Hitchens will be better in the 4-3. I've watched him going all the way back to college. Last year was the worst I've ever seen.
Hitchens is a prime example of how important coaching will be for the improvement of this defense. That guy looked so out of place often times. I just think Sutton had him trying to be 2013 Derrick Johnson out there and that’s a lot to ask of anyone.
He’ll do much better in this defense if I had to bet. And like you suggested, the contract will look pretty decent soon.
Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19:
Hitchens is a prime example of how important coaching will be for the improvement of this defense. That guy looked so out of place often times. I just think Sutton had him trying to be 2013 Derrick Johnson out there and that’s a lot to ask of anyone.
He’ll do much better in this defense if I had to bet. And like you suggested, the contract will look pretty decent soon.
Soon? The moment that Mosley signed his contract....the Hitchens deal looked decent.
Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19:
We all have a right to our own opinions but here’s my view on the Chiefs and their FA approach.
Every team overspends on pretty much every player. They mostly all get more than they should in theory. So if I’m gonna overpay for a player, at least give me someone who can be a true difference maker, a legit talented playmaker.
Are Watkins and Mathieu overpaid on a per year basis? Probably. But at least those guys are the types who can win a game for you here and there. Most of the dudes who get these big deals aren’t that far from being JAG.
I wouldn't say every team overspends. Pats dont and it is one of the reasons they always win. Steelers don't either. obviously recently Steelers have struggled but overall they are a consistent playoff team and have won 6 SBs. Id say the Seahawks tend to not overspend as well.
I just dont think it is a good idea for the Chiefs to always sign FAs to big contracts. Too risky. FAs are a hit or a miss. Drafting well is so important cause you can replace the guys who leave in FA that way.
We will see what happens w this kid we got but I am not a fan of the Hitchens or Watkins signings at all.
Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy:
I wouldn't say every team overspends. Pats dont and it is one of the reasons they always win. Steelers don't either. obviously recently Steelers have struggled but overall they are a consistent playoff team and have won 6 SBs. Id say the Seahawks tend to not overspend as well.
I just dont think it is a good idea for the Chiefs to always sign FAs to big contracts. Too risky. FAs are a hit or a miss. Drafting well is so important cause you can replace the guys who leave in FA that way.
We will see what happens w this kid we got but I am not a fan of the Hitchens or Watkins signings at all.
The Patriots and Steelers have (had) franchise QBs. Everything else is easy when you have those guys. The Chiefs will change over time with Mahomes too.
Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy:
I wouldn't say every team overspends. Pats dont and it is one of the reasons they always win. Steelers don't either. obviously recently Steelers have struggled but overall they are a consistent playoff team and have won 6 SBs. Id say the Seahawks tend to not overspend as well.
I just dont think it is a good idea for the Chiefs to always sign FAs to big contracts. Too risky. FAs are a hit or a miss. Drafting well is so important cause you can replace the guys who leave in FA that way.
We will see what happens w this kid we got but I am not a fan of the Hitchens or Watkins signings at all.
NE is an exception to the rule. They have been able to do it because they have a combo of arguably the greatest HC and greatest QB of all time paired together. Plus Brady has never been paid equal to his true value which freed up money to spread to other players. Teams have to strike a balance when it comes to the draft and FA. No team will hit on every draft pick nor will they hit on every FA. They just can't go crazy like the NYJ do with FAs.
I’ve always felt our team was too tall at certain positions. Lacking change of direction. This is a replacement for Sorensen who was too tall for the current league.
The patriots all run “agility” routes and since they’re the team we need to beat. We need to get more agile and “shorter” in the positions that cover them.