We should have one of the top Ds within the next two years for a long, long time
 

Dorsey, Powe, Jackson
Houston, Johnson, Bailey, Hali
Berry, Lewis, Flowers, Carr

That is a ton of young talent.

That isn't even including guys like Studebaker, Arenas, Sheffield, or even Gilberry and Smith.

It is just what I am projecting as the starting lineup by the end of the year.

Are we really going to start someone who weighs 285 at ILB?

I'm interested in Micah Johnson getting that spot though.

He's played it in the past.

Worst case scenario, he takes over Jackson's spot at DE (even though they are completely different positions).

Would it not be awsome that this next season or next perhaps, that EVERY single player on defense could be nothing but draft picks???? I would creme myself.......That would be solid.....

He's heavy, but he's tall and athletic. Not sure how his skill set would translate, but I wouldn't hate it.

The fact that this thread hasn't been flamed to hell goes to show just how optimistic CP has become since last year.

Why not?

Levon Kirkland played much of his career at close to 300.

who?

:spock:

Hasty?

In 2009, we were 30th in the league in yards allowed and 29th in total points allowed.

In 2010, we were 14th in the league in yards allowed and 11th in total points allowed. That was with some holes on D that still had to be filled.

In the 2011 draft, we filled those holes on D and the other players, still young, have another year under thier belt. It is hard to beleive that DJ will be the "old man" of the group.

This year will be the true trail by fire with the schedule that we have; that is why I think 2 years is the optimal time frame.

LB out of Kentucky that was signed as an UDFA by the Dolphins last year, and signed to the Chiefs practice squad after the Dolphins released him.

Some of us thought he was a sleeper going into last year's draft.

oh ya, didnt he have some glaring health issues though?

with his knee IIRC

I think we have an unprecedented (at least for KC) amount of speed and power on defense--and that is saying a lot considering the KC Ds of old.

We have the tools for a very aggressive D. I like that a lot.

Don't remember that.

Just, to the best of my recollection, ran a poor 40 time.