We don't really have one of these yet, so figured we could use this as a place to discuss potential free agent acquisitions and what we would like to look for them to bring in.
If any of you guys are interested, heres a good place to do some research.
Originally Posted by O.city:
Did Houston actually play under the tag? I thought they tagged him but ended up getting a deal done.
The problem with that is signing them after tagging them. Tag them, play them then let them walk or sign them. Don't tag then sign.
Why would you tag him if you don't intend to trade him OR sign him? There isn't a single Chiefs franchise player in the last 20 years (that I can find) that walked. They all either signed or went to another team. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
Why would you tag him if you don't intend to trade him OR sign him? There isn't a single Chiefs franchise player in the last 20 years (that I can find) that walked. They all either signed or went to another team.
Brandon Albert was tagged a year then walked IIRC. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
oh, I thought you were the guy that hated the pick. It's been awhile. My bad.
No, not at all. That was DJ.
Also, I don’t hate Ferguson and I’d be on board if he made it to the 2nd. I just don’t see the athelticism or bend of a 1st round edge rusher. I also think he’s a better fit at SDE where I think Speaks will flourish. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
No, not at all. That was DJ.
ah. Right on. Anyway, I like Ferguson. I think he's a more athletic Hali. Hali just kind of had that one rush, but was high motor about it. I think Ferguson moves better, with more lateral agility while still having that power and bull rush as an option. [Reply]
Durability/availability insights for what it’s worth...
Games played last 4 years across the top Edge Rusher potential free agents:
-B Graham: 16 in 2018, 15 in 2017, 16 in 2016, 16 in 2015
-T Flowers: 15 in 2018, 14 in 2017, 16 in 2016, 1 in 2015 (rookie)
-J Clowney: 15 in 2018, 16 in 2017, 14 in 2016, 13 in 2015
-D Lawrence: 16 in 2018, 16 in 2017, 9 in 2016, 16 in 2015
-E Ansah: 7 in 2018, 14 in 2017, 13 in 2016, 16 in 2015
-D Ford: 16 in 2018, 6 in 2017, 15 in 2016, 14 in 2015
And for comparison...
-J Houston: 12 in 2018, 15 in 2017, 5 in 2016, 11 in 2015 [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
ah. Right on. Anyway, I like Ferguson. I think he's a more athletic Hali. Hali just kind of had that one rush, but was high motor about it. I think Ferguson moves better, with more lateral agility while still having that power and bull rush as an option.
I edited my post with my take on Ferguson. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
I edited my post with my take on Ferguson.
Fair enough; I think he's a little better than you do. And with Jones next to him, I think you might end up wanting a little beefier guy there than a strictly speed/edge guy as the answer for an opposing offense will be to run right at them.
Agree on Speaks, I think he's going to do well at LDE. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
Fair enough; I think he's a little better than you do. And with Jones next to him, I think you might end up wanting a little beefier guy there than a strictly speed/edge guy as the answer for an opposing offense will be to run right at them.
Agree on Speaks, I think he's going to do well at LDE.
Originally Posted by Mecca:
I skimmed through this all I'm gonna say is if this team pays 37 million dollars for a season of Houston and Ford that is an epic fail.
Just about everybody is in agreement that they shouldn’t/can’t do that and it’s definitely not going to happen either way... [Reply]
