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Chiefs trade for LB Reggie Ragland (https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=309645)

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Originally Posted by Rain Man (Post 13042326)

Has Ragland even played in Buffalo? I tried to look up his stats and all of the stats sites report that he has no stats.

Ahem:

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He lost his rookie season to a torn ACL

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...84&postcount=6

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Originally Posted by Rain Man (Post 13042326)

Has Ragland even played in Buffalo? I tried to look up his stats and all of the stats sites report that he has no stats.

tore his ACL in his rookie year in preseason so no stats.

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<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's Ragland filling in the run game. <a href="https://t.co/D7evlsLvM3">pic.twitter.com/D7evlsLvM3</a></p>— BJ Kissel (@ChiefsReporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefsReporter/status/902220147355766784">August 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Last video, but here's two more plays from Ragland at Alabama. Showing a little bit of everything. <a href="https://t.co/hKkw74KFyw">pic.twitter.com/hKkw74KFyw</a></p>— BJ Kissel (@ChiefsReporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefsReporter/status/902220684675436544">August 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Originally Posted by siberian khatru (Post 13042330)

Ahem:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...84&postcount=6

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That might explain it.

It sounds like his knee isn't 100 percent. I hope he comes back strong and we didn't end up getting a Jamaal Charles equivalent.

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19 (Post 13042319)

I don't think Ragland is starting, certainly not yet.

Probably not but he's great insurance after what happened last year. DJ looks good but it's nice to have a run stuffer.

He was he leader of a pro style concept defense at Alabama where he set up the alignments. It's been over a year since his ACL surgery.

I love that we are gearing up to stop the run. Ragland is a throwback LB who isn't afrai to take on blockers.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash">#Chiefs</a> GM Brett Veach has a history of scouting Alabama and plenty of exposure to Ragland. 4th Rd pick says plenty on KCs valuation of him.</p>— Dan Hatman (@Dan_Hatman) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dan_Hatman/status/902221919952531457">August 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 13042341)

Yeah it's hard to be sure but I would guess they are hoping Ragland can be the guy who replaces DJ one day in a perfect world. Then it would be he and Ramik in the middle.

Who knows though, they may want him to take Wilson's job. He's been really solid in the preseason though.

I like it once he's healthy. He hits like a sledge hammer.

@nfldraftscout: Sending a 2019 4th for the 2016 No. 41 overall pick is smart. #Chiefs give up little to see if Ragland is a better scheme fit there

Terez Paylor's 2016 pre-draft scouting report on Ragland:

(Myles Jack was the No. 1 ILB)

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2. REGGIE RAGLAND, Alabama

Measurables: 6-1, 247, 23, 4.72

Bio: Two-year starter who had 102 tackles (6.5 for loss), six quarterback hurries and 2.5 sacks in 15 games in 2015. Also had zero interceptions and seven pass deflections.

Consensus: Smart, productive player who has the look of an old-school inside linebacker. Has the bulk to hold up in the box and at the point of attack against offensive linemen in the running game. Uses his hands well. Long speed isn’t great but he shuffles his feet well and shows good short-area quickness and burst. Packs a punch as a tackler. Has good instincts; plays the game with his eyes. Does a nice job sifting through trash against the run. Occasionally lined up as an edge rusher in a three-point stance. Leader who reportedly has good football character. Lost 12 pounds from the Senior Bowl to the combine; will need to keep his weight in check.

Grade: 6.9

I really really like those move

I was a huge fan of Ragland when he came out

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Originally Posted by Pestilence (Post 13042296)

This. Excellent trade for us if this kid is healthy.

Even if he doesn't play much this year because of the injury, still a good deal for the Chiefs. 3-4 guy from AL that was potentially a first round pick. Looked good last year before injury.

HUGE move from Veach!

2019 4th rounder? That's a pittance and most likely, the Chiefs will have some sort of Comp Pick in 2019 to cover that loss.

This could be awesome.

Always a good day when we trade with the Bills.

Nice trade hopefully he works out for the Chiefs. And hope he gets to play this last pre season for a bit.