Chiefs Junior Siavii

chiefbowe82 · 07-26-2009, 10:56 PM

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9...t-nose-tackle-

Over the last two seasons, Jay Ratliff has developed into one of the better nose tackles in the NFL.

While not prototypical size for the position at 302 pounds, Ratliff relies more on speed, quickness and leverage to beat bigger offensive linemen. He was so good in 2008 - credited with 83 tackles and 7.5 sacks by the coaches - that he was voted to the Pro Bowl for the first time.
Ratliff's value to the Cowboys is even higher because of who is behind him on the depth chart.

The Cowboys knew they would not retain last year's backup, Tank Johnson. They addressed the depth issue by signing Junior Siavii, one of their final cuts in 2008, and Tim Anderson, who was also out of Football last year and missed all of the organized team activities and mini-camp because of toe surgery.

The club didn't make a high-profile foray into free agency. It didn't use a draft pick on a potential nose tackle either.

Yet on the list of concerns as the Cowboys enter training camp next week in San Antonio, backup nose tackle is not very high.

Why?

The Cowboys never really wanted to let Siavii (pronounced SEE-ah-vee) go in the first place. And they contemplated bringing him back last season.

"I know he has the talent to play in this league," defensive line coach Todd Grantham said.

Siavii just hasn't played much.

Siavii's journey to the Cowboys began in American Samoa before coming to the United States in 1997. A year later, he was noticed playing in a Salt Lake City men's league, and that led him to two junior colleges and a two-year stint at Oregon, where he played 25 games.

At 6-5, 320 pounds, he seduced Kansas City with his size and strength, and the Chiefs picked him in the second round of the 2004 draft, one selection after San Diego took his college and now current teammate Igor Olshansky.

In 26 games with the Chiefs, Siavii made 27 tackles. He has not made a tackle in a regular-season game since Jan. 1, 2006 against Cincinnati. He hasn't seen the field since.

"I miss being out there," said Siavii, who had three tackles in the 2008 preseason. "I just want to play Football. That's all I want to do."

After Siavii, who turns 31 in November, was cut by the Cowboys , he said he had nine tryouts but none of the visits ended with a contract. He said he had other options before rejoining the Cowboys .

"I already knew the team, the camaraderie, the coaches," Siavii said. "If I went to a new team, I'd have to try and learn everybody, who's who, what kind of coach, what I've got to prove. Over here, it's the same as last year. I came back for a reason, because I feel comfortable here."

DMN

88TG88 · 07-26-2009, 10:57 PM

Hammock Parties · 07-26-2009, 10:59 PM

Christ, Siavii is 31?

RustShack · 07-26-2009, 11:00 PM

I can't believe hes 31 already.

pikesome · 07-26-2009, 11:02 PM

I always thought he could have been a diamond but he needed a cubic butt-ton of polishing to even have a chance. And in no way, shape or form was he going to get that here.

Now, he needs to look for a pirate-themed reality show to host.

Hammock Parties · 07-26-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

I can't believe hes 31 already.

If I remember correctly Whitlock was ripping the Chiefs for drafting a guy who was so old as a rookie. I think he was 26 when he was drafted.

**Rain Man** · 07-26-2009, 11:07 PM

Yeah, the age thing really surprised me, too. I wouldn've have guessed that.

Thig Lyfe · 07-26-2009, 11:10 PM

fatty

Titty Meat · 07-26-2009, 11:13 PM

Why can't people just let go of shitty players

Miles · 07-26-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustShack

I can't believe hes 31 already.

He isn't.

Hammock Parties · 07-26-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles

He isn't.

He IS.

Miles · 07-26-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

He IS.

Not in the Cassel suddenly being 28 kind of way but the guy is still 30.

Hammock Parties · 07-26-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles

Not in the Cassel suddenly being 28 kind of way but the guy is still 30.

He's 31 in November.

stevieray · 07-26-2009, 11:44 PM

spithood

RustShack · 07-27-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles

Not in the Cassel suddenly being 28 kind of way but the guy is still 30.

Well in that case, BRING HIM IN!

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