*****The Ashton Gillotte Thread*****

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

In what world is Mike Danna part of a 'nascar' package?

He's essentially Charles Omenihu if Charles Omenihu were worse in literally every single way.

Mike Danna is a backup. I wouldn't even call him a viable rotational player as he doesn't have a particular skill-set that is better than anybody in front of him. He's a pure backup caliber player.

We really shouldn't have retained him. He's just not the kind of guy you pay to keep.

Yeah I think that the Chiefs didn’t like Felix’s progress and felt they had to keep this kid. Also helps that he’s a great dude, but he’s an effort rusher without many refined moves or athleticism.

I can’t appreciate enough the diligence this staff put into fixing their weaknesses. They struggled with bigger corners, they struggled getting a pass rush without blitzing most of the season, they struggled covering TE’s and were 24th on 3rd down defense overall.

ONM’s pass rush moves wins/win rate on 3rd down
Gillotte’s athleticism, rush moves and juice as a pass rusher
Williams press man ability and ball skills
Bassa’s coverage ability, particularly against TE’s

It’s not just that they attacked this, but it was with guys who could help fix it now, not developmental players.

Loved that this was their philosophy.