Chiefs Trying to trade Pollard? from NFP - Page 20

booger · 09-04-2009, 05:03 PM

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.

**doomy3** · 09-04-2009, 11:31 PM

Depending on how the grade out:

Kody, Suh, Dez Bryant, Damian Williams, Benn, Dunlap if he can rush the passer from the 3-4, Berry, Mays

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 11:32 PM

I think positional value does have some weight, now if you personally think a guy is a great player who will transcend his position or something then no you shouldn't worry about it.

**DeezNutz** · 09-04-2009, 11:34 PM

There isn't a WR in this year's class that I'd touch in the top 5, where we'll be drafting.

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by doomy3

Depending on how the grade out:

Kody, Suh, Dez Bryant, Damian Williams, Benn, Dunlap if he can rush the passer from the 3-4, Berry, Mays

What if Cody becomes a fat slob after getting paid he's very high risk...Suh is a 5 tech prospect in the Chiefs D we just filled that...unfortunately Dunlap isn't a fit for us or I'd say he should go #1.

Of the WR's Williams is the most ready because the other 2 guys are from the spread.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-04-2009, 11:34 PM

If we didn't have a secondary that is precisely one stellar Safety away from being a lethal unit, I wouldn't back this move of taking one high. But that's where we're at.
As for which one, it's too ****ing early to discount one guy over the other. If you asked me to draft 2007 Stafford going in to the 2008 season, I would tell you to go **** yourself with a cactus. The season needs to play out before a sound decision can be made.

We've got two 2's, so that sounds like a good place to look at O-line and maybe even a receiver.

BigChiefFan · 09-04-2009, 11:35 PM

Suh is one Hell of a prospect at NT. I think he might make top 5 consideration if he plays up to his potential.

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

There isn't a WR in this year's class that I'd touch in the top 5, where we'll be drafting.

I think those 3 WR's are 10-20 types.

They're also all underclassmen if none of them come out there isn't a WR going till the mid 20's and it's Brandon Lafell.

**doomy3** · 09-04-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

What if Cody becomes a fat slob after getting paid he's very high risk...Suh is a 5 tech prospect in the Chiefs D we just filled that...unfortunately Dunlap isn't a fit for us or I'd say he should go #1.

Of the WR's Williams is the most ready because the other 2 guys are from the spread.

You don't think Dunlap can play OLB in a 3-4? That's what I am interested in finding out.

Somehow I knew that Williams would be the most ready. It is utterly shocking.

**DeezNutz** · 09-04-2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

I think those 3 WR's are 10-20 types.

I agree.

BWillie · 09-04-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

If we didn't have a secondary that is precisely one stellar Safety away from being a lethal unit, I wouldn't back this move of taking one high. But that's where we're at.
As for which one, it's too ****ing early to discount one guy over the other. If you asked me to draft 2007 Stafford going in to the 2008 season, I would tell you to go **** yourself with a cactus. The season needs to play out before a sound decision can be made.

We've got two 2's, so that sounds like a good place to look at O-line and maybe even a receiver.

Yeah, our secondary isn't too bad considering how bad our pass rush is. We are basically leaving them out to dry, and they still aren't too bad.

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doomy3

You don't think Dunlap can play OLB in a 3-4? That's what I am interested in finding out.

Somehow I knew that Williams would be the most ready. It is utterly shocking.

A WR from a pro style system is more ready than a spread WR, that's all there is to that.

Williams is much more adept at running routes and has a better feel to the game.

I think they are all very very close in natural talent, Benn might actually have the most natural talent of the 3 to be honest.

I don't think I'd want Dunlap standing he's 6'7 290lbs now there is a ridiculous video of him in high school returning a punt, but he's a Mario Williams Julius Peppers type.

DrRyan · 09-04-2009, 11:40 PM

Round 1: Hardy, Berry, Mays or another stud pass rusher depending on where they are picking.

Round 2: best OL available(maybe both picks), WR or LB depending on what happens round 1.

Just Passin' By · 09-04-2009, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

I think positional value does have some weight, now if you personally think a guy is a great player who will transcend his position or something then no you shouldn't worry about it.

Sure, position has some weight. However, you were one of those who were howling as if it was all that mattered in the world. It's not. It's just a part of the equation.

**doomy3** · 09-04-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Sure, position has some weight. However, you were one of those who were howling as if it was all that mattered in the world. It's not. It's just a part of the equation.

Right, I agree with this.

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 11:42 PM

Ew I don't think Greg Hardy is a good fit here.

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