Chiefs Gretz: Chiefs LBs suck - Page 7

**RealSNR** · 08-21-2008, 01:29 PM

Check out his blob blog update for today:

If there was one position where the Chiefs may be active on the waiver wire the day after the final NFL cutdown, it will be at linebacker. In his first two seasons with the Chiefs, Herm Edwards has kept seven linebackers. Right now it’s tough to find seven backers who have performed well enough in this pre-season to deserve a roster spot.

Count on Derrick Johnson, Demorrio Williams and Pat Thomas to be there as the Chiefs starters. Williams will not play over the rest of the pre-season because of a broken bone in his hand, but the Chiefs expect him to be ready to play in the season opener.

Also count in veteran Donnie Edwards who continues to rehab his hamstring pull and should be back on the practice field next week.

That’s four; it’s a struggle to find two or three more. Among the remaining LBs, rookie Wes Dacus has the best shot at making the final 53. He’s running fifth now, moving up to the starting group in Wednesday’s practice when Williams could not go with a finger injury. Dacus may get the start this Saturday against Miami.

Oliver Hoyte, LeRue Rumph and Steve Octavien have not been consistent enough in the pre-season to warrant a spot on the final roster. Rumph and/or Octavien could end up on the practice squad. E.J. Kuale has performed primarily in the kicking game.

And that leaves veteran Napoleon Harris. This will be an interesting call for the decision makers. Harris was a disappointment last year and he lost his starting job at middle linebacker early in training camp. Since then he’s been battling a knee injury. He would provide an experienced backup, but he would not be much help on special teams and the backup linebackers have to contribute in the kicking game. If he were not an unrestricted free agent signed last year, there’s no way he would make the team.

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If we were all about a youth movement, shouldn't we have gone out and got some young, talented, but inexperienced guys instead of signing turds leftover from the draft?

evolve27 · 09-21-2008, 03:37 PM

Cvnther coaching these LBs is ridiculous. Same shit, every week. Gretz was and is right.

triple · 09-21-2008, 03:41 PM

you have to wonder why they brought Edwards back in.

I guess it hasn't mattered much, he is rarely seen

Kerberos · 09-21-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by triple

you have to wonder why they brought Edwards back in.

I guess it hasn't mattered much, he is rarely seen

He did good in SD when he was younger because he was good. His last few years there he did good because he had GREAT players around him.

Now he is part of the problem and FAR from helping us with a solution.

**The Bad Guy** · 09-21-2008, 05:40 PM

Derrick Johnson is a joke.

So is Pat Thomas.

The only one that made a few plays was Donnie.

Blow the whole ****ing thing up.

08-21-2008, 01:29 PM
RealSNR Special Teams ACE!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Where the hell is SNR Casino cash: $-1344792	Gretz: Chiefs LBs suck Check out his blob blog update for today: If there was one position where the Chiefs may be active on the waiver wire the day after the final NFL cutdown, it will be at linebacker. In his first two seasons with the Chiefs, Herm Edwards has kept seven linebackers. Right now it’s tough to find seven backers who have performed well enough in this pre-season to deserve a roster spot. Count on Derrick Johnson, Demorrio Williams and Pat Thomas to be there as the Chiefs starters. Williams will not play over the rest of the pre-season because of a broken bone in his hand, but the Chiefs expect him to be ready to play in the season opener. Also count in veteran Donnie Edwards who continues to rehab his hamstring pull and should be back on the practice field next week. That’s four; it’s a struggle to find two or three more. Among the remaining LBs, rookie Wes Dacus has the best shot at making the final 53. He’s running fifth now, moving up to the starting group in Wednesday’s practice when Williams could not go with a finger injury. Dacus may get the start this Saturday against Miami. Oliver Hoyte, LeRue Rumph and Steve Octavien have not been consistent enough in the pre-season to warrant a spot on the final roster. Rumph and/or Octavien could end up on the practice squad. E.J. Kuale has performed primarily in the kicking game. And that leaves veteran Napoleon Harris. This will be an interesting call for the decision makers. Harris was a disappointment last year and he lost his starting job at middle linebacker early in training camp. Since then he’s been battling a knee injury. He would provide an experienced backup, but he would not be much help on special teams and the backup linebackers have to contribute in the kicking game. If he were not an unrestricted free agent signed last year, there’s no way he would make the team. ========================================== If we were all about a youth movement, shouldn't we have gone out and got some young, talented, but inexperienced guys instead of signing turds leftover from the draft?
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09-21-2008, 03:37 PM	#91
evolve27 Keep It on Wax Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: BUMP MASTER, USA Casino cash: $10004900	Cvnther coaching these LBs is ridiculous. Same shit, every week. Gretz was and is right. __________________ Best QB Available
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09-21-2008, 03:41 PM	#92
triple Stop saying &quot;This.&quot; Join Date: Aug 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	you have to wonder why they brought Edwards back in. I guess it hasn't mattered much, he is rarely seen
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