Trying to trade Pollard? from NFP

[booger]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...h-Pollard.html

Biggs: Chiefs exploring trade options with Pollard

Move would create opening for Mike Brown in lineup

Brad Biggs

September 04, 2009, 06:55 PM EST

The Kansas City Chiefs are exploring options to trade strong safety Bernard Pollard, a move that would create an opening for veteran Mike Brown to move into the starting lineup, sources said.

The 24-year-old Pollard, a fourth-year pro from Purdue, has made 31 starts the last two seasons. He had 98 tackles and one interception last season. But Brown was signed in late June to push both Pollard and free safety Jarrad Page.

“The defensive backfield as a whole, I think, there’s excellent competition,’’ Haley said late last month when asked if Brown had pushed Pollard for the job. “I don’t think there’s anybody who feels real comfortable. Mike’s one of the reasons for that but I think that’s the way it is across the board there. Those guys know there is somebody right behind them that could be playing just as well as them. That’s how you get your team good.”

Brown spent the last nine seasons with the Chicago Bears but has been injury plagued since 2004. He held it together to start 15 games last season, but had to leave three games early down the stretch with a recurring calf muscle pull and finally missed the finale. He is an instinctive player and made 101 tackles last season, the third-highest total in his career.

[booger]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

New England has Meriweather and Sanders starting, drafted Chung in the second round this season, and will probably have McGowan (former Bear) as the 3rd or 4th safety, depending on where he and Chung get slotted.

yep, forgot about chung.

BTW what do you think of the S/LB you guys cut in tank williams?

[Mecca]

James Sanders is a pretty bland player, but hey credit for being able to have a good defense that starts him.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I have never seen a fan base overrate OL like this one does, you'd think you need 5 first round HOF level lineman to stand a chance.

and I can't believe how you devalue the position, really man without it the offense is ****ed

[Mecca]

I want you to tell me how many high picks each team has spent on it's OL.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I want you to tell me how many high picks each team has spent on it's OL.

The proof is in the pudding for years outside of Albert have been hoping to get a diamond in the rough while real good commodities at OL have gone astray to other teams like Ryan Khalil. If one neglects the OL the resulting product is what KC is fielding now.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by billay

Yea and Freeman was a good player in college not sure if he's a 3-4 player but worth a look. They also released Dominic Rioala. Once upon a time he was a good center and might be better then what the Chiefs have. Sign em'

Why would we want to take a look at these guys.

Our resident expert tells us it's not really a good idea to persue other team's castoffs.

Here, let give you his exact words.

Originally Posted by billay

And saying theres talent from other teams thats better than the Chiefs isn't saying much.

[Mecca]

I will never figure out why people want to use so many 1st round picks on OL.

I can point out all the teams that don't that are fine.

[Red Dawg]

The Bonecrusher must stay!

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by booger

yep, forgot about chung.

BTW what do you think of the S/LB you guys cut in tank williams?

Tank will hustle all day and all night. Unfortunately, his injuries have really taken a toll on him. Last year, the team was going to use him in a hybrid role, and he was looking good doing it, but he got hurt again. This year, he just didn't have enough to make the team.

[booger]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Tank will hustle all day and all night. Unfortunately, his injuries have really taken a toll on him. Last year, the team was going to use him in a hybrid role, and he was looking good doing it, but he got hurt again. This year, he just didn't have enough to make the team.

cool thanks

[ChiefsDJ56]

Originally Posted by KcChiefsKing

They're talking about Mike Brown there. And he had 73.

I thnk Pollard's high number of tackles is a direct reflection of how bad the overall defense was. Several of those tackles were probably on RBs which got past the D-line and Linebackers. Not really a good stat to have as a safety.

[booger]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1109543

started and played in a grand total of 0 games

Dominic his brother who is a starter didn't get cut by the lions.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

The proof is in the pudding for years outside of Albert have been hoping to get a diamond in the rough while real good commodities at OL have gone astray to other teams like Ryan Khalil. If one neglects the OL the resulting product is what KC is fielding now.

Carl has done a shitty job of drafting O-Line propspects in the mid to later rounds.

Teams that actually know what to look for build O-Lines by taking players in the third round and later.

[DrRyan]

I am all for drafting O line before round five, but IMO there is no need to continually spend first round picks on the O line, especially when we have the LT position taken care of. If you are a team with few holes, then taking a C or RT with a late first round pick makes sense. But, taking players like Britton, Unger and Loadholt in the second round makes a hell of a lot more sense than tying up ~$100 million in two O line positions when Albert's deal is up(had they drafted Monroe this year).

The previous regime failed miserably in the draft. There are countless busts that Carl, Dick, Herm et al drafted, which left the Chiefs with more holes than could possibly have been filled in one draft a FA signing period. Depending on where the Chiefs draft next year I would love to see them grab a pass rusher in the first round or Eric Berry is the slot fits and go O line with one or both second rounders.

[booger]

Couple of Dolphin LB's to be aware of: Former chief Erik Walden who probably won't get cut played ILB last year after Carl, Herm, and co waived him. But he is at OLB for them now. he would upgrade our 4th OLB spot and help on special teams. Somewhat similar to Jovan Belcher.

also ILB and former chief William Kershaw looks good and making some big hits for them this preseason too.