Chiefs vrabel a chief - Page 41

oldandslow · 02-27-2009, 01:24 PM

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Simply Red · 02-27-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

No Hamas, we're all equals.

CP has become the kid's baseball league that gives out trophies to everyone.

Everyone is special.

Fact is, there are people here that DO know more than others and study the game, and there's a shit-ton of insecurity being put on display about it.

Hey, I'll be the first to admit, I don't know as much as most on here w/ football, but i'll help your ass learn a tie-knot.

Mecca · 02-27-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rad

Jeesh, you're a real dick.

That's pretty much how he responds to everyone anymore.

BostonTim · 02-27-2009, 04:43 PM

Funny situation. The response on PatriotsPlanet is a strong majority quite upset at losing Vrable. I am very sorry to see him go. Here its seems a majority are upset at getting him.

You may or may not find this helpful. Belichick and his tree are strong advocates for the kind of Veteran Leadership that George Allen pioneered.
You have a young team and Pioli strongly believes in veteran leadership. Vrable is one of the smartest players in football (currently a candidate to head the players association and at least possibly your player rep) and this will allow him to be a leader in general and especially, if you are going to adopt a 3-4 component, as a leader in particular. LB's are the cornerstone of the 3-4 and Mike has played, and mastered all the nuance of all four of the linebacker slots in the 3-4. He would be invaluable in the transition process. RIGHT NOW, not next year. This is his final year on his existing K, so you should provbably look at this as a 1 year transitional move.

IMO Mike was the greatest FA signing in Pats history (The first game I ever went to was Game 3, Year 1 of the American Football league, 1960) and I've been a Pats fan since day 1. Vrable has been a rock solid player for 8 years. Always plays, very few injuries. he was fine last year and surely can contribute now.

I know you'll worry about the price you pay, but I don't think you need worry about the concept.

Cheers, BostonTim

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-27-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Hey, I'll be the first to admit, I don't know as much as most on here w/ football, but i'll help your ass learn a tie-knot.

Actually, I could use some help in that department. We have a charity thing to go to tomorrow night.

Mecca · 02-27-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BostonTim

Funny situation. The response on PatriotsPlanet is a strong majority quite upset at losing Vrable. I am very sorry to see him go. Here its seems a majority are upset at getting him.

You may or may not find this helpful. Belichick and his tree are strong advocates for the kind of Veteran Leadership that George Allen pioneered.
You have a young team and Pioli strongly believes in veteran leadership. Vrable is one of the smartest players in football (currently a candidate to head the players association and at least possibly your player rep) and this will allow him to be a leader in general and especially, if you are going to adopt a 3-4 component, as a leader in particular. LB's are the cornerstone of the 3-4 and Mike has played, and mastered all the nuance of all four of the linebacker slots in the 3-4. He would be invaluable in the transition process. RIGHT NOW, not next year. This is his final year on his existing K, so you should provbably look at this as a 1 year transitional move.

IMO Mike was the greatest FA signing in Pats history (The first game I ever went to was Game 3, Year 1 of the American Football league, 1960) and I've been a Pats fan since day 1. Vrable has been a rock solid player for 8 years. Always plays, very few injuries. he was fine last year and surely can contribute now.

I know you'll worry about the price you pay, but I don't think you need worry about the concept.

Cheers, BostonTim

Player rep...Brian Waters is going to whine again.

**HemiEd** · 02-27-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

IMO vrabel can actually tackle where donnie lately hasnt so much

You mean "ride-em down" Donnie Edwards. He did that from the beginning.

keg in kc · 02-27-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCoffey

No I was talking about both the risk and reward, stafford/sanchez/cassell are all risks and all have potential rewards.

I don't really see what stafford, sanchez or anybody else have to do with what I said. I'm not saying I think it's a high price for cassel because I want somebody else; I'm saying I think it's a high price for cassel because I think it's a high price for cassel...

keg in kc · 02-27-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I wasn't exactly being serious when I said it but I've never really believed we'd draft Curry.

Damn dude, you're just tempting the hell out of fate today.

RedThat · 02-27-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

IMO vrabel can actually tackle where donnie lately hasnt so much

He's a solid tackler. I watched him quite a bit in NE, and he does that well. That's something thats missing on this Lbing core.

Mecca · 02-27-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Damn dude, you're just tempting the hell out of fate today.

You have to do that sometimes, it's fun.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-27-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BostonTim

Funny situation. The response on PatriotsPlanet is a strong majority quite upset at losing Vrable. I am very sorry to see him go. Here its seems a majority are upset at getting him.

You may or may not find this helpful. Belichick and his tree are strong advocates for the kind of Veteran Leadership that George Allen pioneered.
You have a young team and Pioli strongly believes in veteran leadership. Vrable is one of the smartest players in football (currently a candidate to head the players association and at least possibly your player rep) and this will allow him to be a leader in general and especially, if you are going to adopt a 3-4 component, as a leader in particular. LB's are the cornerstone of the 3-4 and Mike has played, and mastered all the nuance of all four of the linebacker slots in the 3-4. He would be invaluable in the transition process. RIGHT NOW, not next year. This is his final year on his existing K, so you should provbably look at this as a 1 year transitional move.

IMO Mike was the greatest FA signing in Pats history (The first game I ever went to was Game 3, Year 1 of the American Football league, 1960) and I've been a Pats fan since day 1. Vrable has been a rock solid player for 8 years. Always plays, very few injuries. he was fine last year and surely can contribute now.

I know you'll worry about the price you pay, but I don't think you need worry about the concept.

Cheers, BostonTim

Good post, Tim.

Personally, I'm not worried about the concept at all. I'm sure he can contribute now.

My concern is that he won't be contributing when we need him most, whereas a 10 year younger draft pick does have that potential, no matter how small.

BigRock · 02-27-2009, 04:48 PM

There's a post at Patriots Planet where a guy says he'd have been happier if the Pats had traded Brady instead of Vrabel.

Really. I swear.

RedThat · 02-27-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRock

There's a post at Patriots Planet where a guy says he'd have been happier if the Pats had traded Brady instead of Vrabel.

Really. I swear.

Ok now thats funny

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-27-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRock

There's a post at Patriots Planet where a guy says he'd have been happier if the Pats had traded Brady instead of Vrabel.

Really. I swear.

So much for that idea that Patriots fans are any smarter than Chiefs fans.

Dear God.

Just Passin' By · 02-27-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Good post, Tim.

Personally, I'm not worried about the concept at all. I'm sure he can contribute now.

My concern is that he won't be contributing when we need him most, whereas a 10 year younger draft pick does have that potential, no matter how small.

But this is just nonsense. Now is when the Chiefs need someone to be a leader and to show them how it's done, both on the field and off.

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BostonTim Starter Join Date: Sep 2002 Casino cash: $10004900	Funny situation. The response on PatriotsPlanet is a strong majority quite upset at losing Vrable. I am very sorry to see him go. Here its seems a majority are upset at getting him. You may or may not find this helpful. Belichick and his tree are strong advocates for the kind of Veteran Leadership that George Allen pioneered. You have a young team and Pioli strongly believes in veteran leadership. Vrable is one of the smartest players in football (currently a candidate to head the players association and at least possibly your player rep) and this will allow him to be a leader in general and especially, if you are going to adopt a 3-4 component, as a leader in particular. LB's are the cornerstone of the 3-4 and Mike has played, and mastered all the nuance of all four of the linebacker slots in the 3-4. He would be invaluable in the transition process. RIGHT NOW, not next year. This is his final year on his existing K, so you should provbably look at this as a 1 year transitional move. IMO Mike was the greatest FA signing in Pats history (The first game I ever went to was Game 3, Year 1 of the American Football league, 1960) and I've been a Pats fan since day 1. Vrable has been a rock solid player for 8 years. Always plays, very few injuries. he was fine last year and surely can contribute now. I know you'll worry about the price you pay, but I don't think you need worry about the concept. Cheers, BostonTim
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