Chiefs Defense "Buying Into" New System

[Tribal Warfare]

Chiefs Defense "Buying Into" New System

The Kansas City Chiefs defense has received a lot of attention during the recent weeks of OTAs and with good reason. While the phrase, "It starts up front," usually refers to the offensive line, the same can be said for the Chiefs defensive line; a group that continues to please the team's defensive coordinator Bob Sutton.

“The entire d-line, the Powe/Poe brothers (Jerrell and Dontari), both of them, Powe and Poe, they’ve both done a good job," Sutton said. "(Chiefs DE) Mike DeVito has come in and done a good job; I think the entire group up there has really embraced it."

Coach Sutton spoke more about the "it" factor, after one of the Chiefs OTAs.

"One of the things that we’ve really tried to get everybody to understand is that we’re trying to develop a culture here, not only how we do something but the way we do it," Sutton said.

"To me, that’s just as critical as learning the X’s and O’s, the blitzes, the coverages, etc., because I think that’s the one element that allows you to sustain through all parts of the season. We know every season in the NFL has its ups and downs. When you have this culture, which is just a learned behavioral pattern, I think it really helps you. That’s one of the things that the guys have really tried to embrace, buy into. Anytime they start to reflect those same views out there, I think you’re moving in the right direction.”

The strong play of Chiefs DL Jerrell Powe and Chiefs NT Dontari Poe isn't solely being recognized by the team's coaches.

"The Powe/Poe brothers," Chiefs DT Daniel Muir said. "Both of them are extremely powerful; Dontari is a little bit quicker, but they’ll both be great against the run. Great, great defensive tackles against the run."

Fellow Chiefs DL Marcus Dixon also spoke to what the Powe/Poe brothers bring to the defensive line.

"The Powe/Poe brothers mean a lot to this defense because they’re both very big and athletic," Dixon said. "They’re definitely going to stop the run and also get to the quarterback."



I told Dontari what coach Sutton said about the "Powe/Poe brothers", which immediately drew a smile from the team's top draft pick in 2012.

"It’s good," Poe said. "We’re both kind of young guys, but we both have a big part in the defense; so, we’re both ready to step in and do what we have to do for this “D”. I like it."



As for Jerrell Powe, he responded to coach Sutton's compliment much like Dontari did.

"It makes me feel good," Powe said. "Me and DP talked about it, kind of being similar as the Williams brothers, who played for the Minnesota Vikings; just trying to take on that role as being the dominant force up front, so, I think it’s cool, coach called us brothers."

Powe also evaluated the defensive line's collective effort during the recent OTAs.

"I think it’s going great," Powe said. "Guys are adjusting to the new system that they have us running. I think we’re adjusting to it well."

Powe was asked to describe the Chiefs DL group as a whole; he needed just two words.

"Physical and dominant," Powe said. "We picked up a lot of pass-rush linemen; DL coach (Tommy) Brasher has emphasized more of a pass rush this year and I think we’re definitely going to dominate up front."

New Chiefs DE Mike DeVito likes the depth of the defensive line and what it means for the team overall.

"We have so many different types of guys on this defensive line," DeVito said.

"We have pass rushers, we have run stoppers, so, with the types of guys that we have, Marcus (Dixon) and Dan (Muir), the Powe/Poe brothers, we can roll so many guys in and out and we can handle different situations and scenarios that the offense throws at us, because we’re so dynamic up front."

Chiefs fans have yet another reason to be excited for the upcoming season; a stronger and deeper defensive line, which may lead to bigger and better things for the team's LBs and secondary players, hopefully in the fashion of more sacks, INTs and most importantly, wins

[Hoover]

I like everything I've heard thus far. Would love to be the Powe/Poe brothers kick some ass here for years to come. Amazing how TJax is still invisible on this team.

[ChiefGator]

Originally Posted by Hoover

I like everything I've heard thus far. Would love to be the Powe/Poe brothers kick some ass here for years to come. Amazing how TJax is still invisible on this team.

Yeah, given how much they have talked about him with the media, I was surprised he wasn't mentioned here.

[Deberg_1990]

Just once, I'd like to see one of these offseason pieces do something different.


"Chiefs defense having problems buying into new system"

[-King-]

"Physical and dominant," Powe said. "We picked up a lot of pass-rush linemen; DL coach (Tommy) Brasher has emphasized more of a pass rush this year and I think we’re definitely going to dominate up front."


I like that. The D-line being asked to pass rush also.

[TambaBerry]

Originally Posted by -King-

"Physical and dominant," Powe said. "We picked up a lot of pass-rush linemen; DL coach (Tommy) Brasher has emphasized more of a pass rush this year and I think we’re definitely going to dominate up front."


I like that. The D-line being asked to pass rush also.

Thank god, I hated that we didnt in the past so dumb.

[BlackHelicopters]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Chiefs Defense "Buying Into" New System

The Kansas City Chiefs defense has received a lot of attention during the recent weeks of OTAs and with good reason. While the phrase, "It starts up front," usually refers to the offensive line, the same can be said for the Chiefs defensive line; a group that continues to please the team's defensive coordinator Bob Sutton.

“The entire d-line, the Powe/Poe brothers (Jerrell and Dontari), both of them, Powe and Poe, they’ve both done a good job," Sutton said. "(Chiefs DE) Mike DeVito has come in and done a good job; I think the entire group up there has really embraced it."

Coach Sutton spoke more about the "it" factor, after one of the Chiefs OTAs.

"One of the things that we’ve really tried to get everybody to understand is that we’re trying to develop a culture here, not only how we do something but the way we do it," Sutton said.

"To me, that’s just as critical as learning the X’s and O’s, the blitzes, the coverages, etc., because I think that’s the one element that allows you to sustain through all parts of the season. We know every season in the NFL has its ups and downs. When you have this culture, which is just a learned behavioral pattern, I think it really helps you. That’s one of the things that the guys have really tried to embrace, buy into. Anytime they start to reflect those same views out there, I think you’re moving in the right direction.”

The strong play of Chiefs DL Jerrell Powe and Chiefs NT Dontari Poe isn't solely being recognized by the team's coaches.

"The Powe/Poe brothers," Chiefs DT Daniel Muir said. "Both of them are extremely powerful; Dontari is a little bit quicker, but they’ll both be great against the run. Great, great defensive tackles against the run."

Fellow Chiefs DL Marcus Dixon also spoke to what the Powe/Poe brothers bring to the defensive line.

"The Powe/Poe brothers mean a lot to this defense because they’re both very big and athletic," Dixon said. "They’re definitely going to stop the run and also get to the quarterback."



I told Dontari what coach Sutton said about the "Powe/Poe brothers", which immediately drew a smile from the team's top draft pick in 2012.

"It’s good," Poe said. "We’re both kind of young guys, but we both have a big part in the defense; so, we’re both ready to step in and do what we have to do for this “D”. I like it."



As for Jerrell Powe, he responded to coach Sutton's compliment much like Dontari did.

"It makes me feel good," Powe said. "Me and DP talked about it, kind of being similar as the Williams brothers, who played for the Minnesota Vikings; just trying to take on that role as being the dominant force up front, so, I think it’s cool, coach called us brothers."

Powe also evaluated the defensive line's collective effort during the recent OTAs.

"I think it’s going great," Powe said. "Guys are adjusting to the new system that they have us running. I think we’re adjusting to it well."

Powe was asked to describe the Chiefs DL group as a whole; he needed just two words.

"Physical and dominant," Powe said. "We picked up a lot of pass-rush linemen; DL coach (Tommy) Brasher has emphasized more of a pass rush this year and I think we’re definitely going to dominate up front."

New Chiefs DE Mike DeVito likes the depth of the defensive line and what it means for the team overall.

"We have so many different types of guys on this defensive line," DeVito said.

"We have pass rushers, we have run stoppers, so, with the types of guys that we have, Marcus (Dixon) and Dan (Muir), the Powe/Poe brothers, we can roll so many guys in and out and we can handle different situations and scenarios that the offense throws at us, because we’re so dynamic up front."

Chiefs fans have yet another reason to be excited for the upcoming season; a stronger and deeper defensive line, which may lead to bigger and better things for the team's LBs and secondary players, hopefully in the fashion of more sacks, INTs and most importantly, wins

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[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

What is the source of this pus?

click the link if you want to find out

[O.city]

Good to hear but I'll wait and see on it.


Excited to wait and see though

[milkman]

Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

What is the source of this pus?

Dumbass.

[DJ's left nut]

When, exactly, did we "pick up a lot of pass-rush lineman..."?

I must've missed that part.

[chiefzilla1501]

Going to be an interesting system. Our D-line, other than DeVito, has a really tough job ahead of him. Huge learning curve ahead.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Going to be an interesting system. Our D-line, other than DeVito, has a really tough job ahead of him. Huge learning curve ahead.

Pft...

We've used the 'difficult mental aspect' of the D-line in order to justify underachieving and flat out shitty lineman for so long that people are starting to actually buy into it.

Sure, there's going to be some adjustment...who cares? These guys are going to do nothing more than eat, drink and sleep football for 3 months before the season starts. It's their goddamn jobs. If they haven't grasped the 'mental nuance' of playing defensive line, they're either lazy or dumb as a goddamn hammer.

This isn't a QB learning a new system or even a MLB trying to call out zones, etc. It's the D-Line. They'd better have it figured out.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Pft...

We've used the 'difficult mental aspect' of the D-line in order to justify underachieving and flat out shitty lineman for so long that people are starting to actually buy into it.

Sure, there's going to be some adjustment...who cares? These guys are going to do nothing more than eat, drink and sleep football for 3 months before the season starts. It's their goddamn jobs. If they haven't grasped the 'mental nuance' of playing defensive line, they're either lazy or dumb as a goddamn hammer.

This isn't a QB learning a new system or even a MLB trying to call out zones, etc. It's the D-Line. They'd better have it figured out.

I wouldn't call them the same thing. More like teaching a QB how to throw the ball differently. You're teaching these guys to play a completely different position. They'll have to learn how to play in 4-3 alignments as well as 3-4, which is an unusual piece of the Ryan defense. Poe especially is going to have a very challenging role (Jackson has played some 4-3 at LSU, Powe will likely be a 1-technique 4-3 nose tackle which will be fairly similar, and DeVito already knows how to do it). These guys will probably need to learn to be traditional pass rushers, something that Romeo's defense didn't allow them to do.

I think it will take some time.