***The Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Thread***

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

With a name like that how can he NOT be a stud. Think of all the crap he has taken being called "TARD" when he was younger.

I'm willing to bet French was the primary language of his community, so virtually no one has ever called him that.

[buddha]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I'm willing to bet French was the primary language of his community, so virtually no one has ever called him that.

They sure as hell don't call him that NOW. Seriously, the more you find out about this guy, the more impressed you have to be. He's huge, he's fit, he's smart, he's nasty and he demolished almost everybody he faced on the field. He's about to face some very good DEs in practice with KC, so his learning curve will shoot up immediately.

I can only imagine what kind of creature he will become in the Chiefs S&C program.

[saphojunkie]

He looks like a more athletic Eric Fisher. Seriously.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

He looks like a more athletic Eric Fisher. Seriously.

Not to me he doesn't. At lease not the running drills and foot work Fish displayed at the combine. This guy runs ankles in-toes out. Can get caught in "trash in the trenches" that way and it's hard to get top stride quickly. Very surprised more aren't noting it. Mel Keiper made reference to it a little bit. Fish had / has very good form. No wasted energy.

Still, I'm glad the Chiefs drafted Frenchy. I'm curious to see what better coaching and more practice can do for this guy. Tremendous upside!

[InChiefsHeaven]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I'm willing to bet French was the primary language of his community, so virtually no one has ever called him that.

Probably Le Tard then ...