Chiefs Crennel pondering offer to become Chiefs D.C. - Page 11

Just Passin' By · 02-28-2009, 11:12 PM

I didn't see this posted anywhere, so I thought I'd pass it on:

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Waiting on Romeo: Former Browns coach Romeo Crennel is convalescing from successful hip replacement surgery and weighing an offer to become the defensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs are holding the position open for Crennel, who is waiting to learn exactly how long his rehabilitation process will keep him out. The Chiefs may have enticed Crennel a little bit more by trading for New England linebacker Mike Vrabel.

Whether or not Crennel accepts, he has decided not to remain with the Browns in an unspecified role offered by Mangini.

Crennel previously declined an offer to rejoin Charlie Weis as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator. Crennel and Weis were Belichick's coordinators during New England's three Super Bowl championship seasons.

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Hammock Parties · 03-01-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Seeing as this team is gonna go 3-4 they should probably look at signing an end like Canty or Olshansky and a guy like Kevin Burnett who has inside LB experience in 3-4 who'd probably be pretty cheap and a good backup plan if DJ totally blows or gets hurt again or we aren't in position to draft a 2nd ILB.

What do you think the 3-4 might do for DJ?

Too small for OLB I guess....

Mecca · 03-01-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

What do you think the 3-4 might do for DJ?

Too small for OLB I guess....

He'll have to go inside...I have no idea if he's going to be able to do it or not but I guess we'll see. If you believe he can then that's really a reason to not draft Curry because they'd both be the same spot the athletic ILB, the other LB should really be a more physical mauling type.

melbar · 03-01-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I'd honestly feel more comfortable dropping to 12 and taking Maualuga than I would taking Curry at 3, atleast I know Maualuga could fill the physical role in the middle of a 3-4 and has experience both blitzing and dropping.

Curry is a much better player. He does hit hard. He also makes more plays. I guess sometimes it just comes down to feeling about a guy or an emotional attatchment. You for obvious reasons have one for Maualuga (who is a very good player) I have one for Curry from what I've seen and read.

RippedmyFlesh · 03-01-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Can't say for certain, but I know there was a badass 17th round QB (Bart Starr).

jack kemp was a 17th rounder too.
17th fricking round...

Mecca · 03-01-2009, 01:01 AM

Just different players, Curry is better at dropping back into coverage and he's more athletic. Maualuga is bigger and meaner with more experience blitzing and playing in the middle.

I'm looking at fits not so much who deserves to go higher in that comparison.

RippedmyFlesh · 03-01-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Just different players, Curry is better at dropping back into coverage and he's more athletic. Maualuga is bigger and meaner with more experience blitzing and playing in the middle.

I'm looking at fits not so much who deserves to go higher in that comparison.

agree curry=derrick brooks mauluga= rey lewis a better fit.

Mecca · 03-01-2009, 01:07 AM

I wouldn't take Maualuga or Curry at 3 just you could conceivably drop to 10 and take Maualuga and get a big trade in return where as you'd have to stay at 3 to take Curry when in reality Maualuga is probably a better fit in the 3-4.

**SAUTO** · 03-01-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I wouldn't take Maualuga or Curry at 3 just you could conceivably drop to 10 and take Maualuga and get a big trade in return where as you'd have to stay at 3 to take Curry when in reality Maualuga is probably a better fit in the 3-4.

and not pay NEAR as much

Mecca · 03-01-2009, 01:10 AM

Yea and pay about 1/4 of the price, if you really believe in Derrick Johnson you put Maualuga next to him and that gives you your athletic backer and your big physical backer that can take on offensive lineman.

**SAUTO** · 03-01-2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Yea and pay about 1/4 of the price, if you really believe in Derrick Johnson you put Maualuga next to him and that gives you your athletic backer and your big physical backer that can take on offensive lineman.

sounds good but could d. williams play OLB in a 3-4? weak side?

Mecca · 03-01-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

sounds good but could d. williams play OLB in a 3-4? weak side?

Eesh probably not he's really small, he was a DE in college I dunno he's another one of those guys that doesn't really have a position in the 3-4.

Chiefless · 03-01-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Yea and pay about 1/4 of the price, if you really believe in Derrick Johnson you put Maualuga next to him and that gives you your athletic backer and your big physical backer that can take on offensive lineman.

I like the the thought of that I have to admit.

Mecca · 03-01-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefless

I like the the thought of that I have to admit.

I'm not a huge fan of taking a LB in the first round either way to tell you the truth but I just don't see Curry being a good fit for our position. I think Curry is a better fit for a 4-3 team to be honest.

melbar · 03-01-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I wouldn't take Maualuga or Curry at 3 just you could conceivably drop to 10 and take Maualuga and get a big trade in return where as you'd have to stay at 3 to take Curry when in reality Maualuga is probably a better fit in the 3-4.

I actually completely see your point. I like Curry's playmaking ability a little better. Just my personal preference because of our severe lack of playmakers. Maualuga would be great in a trade down.

Mecca · 03-01-2009, 01:17 AM

Maualuga makes big plays in his own right...

03-01-2009, 01:01 AM	#155
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2117050	Just different players, Curry is better at dropping back into coverage and he's more athletic. Maualuga is bigger and meaner with more experience blitzing and playing in the middle. I'm looking at fits not so much who deserves to go higher in that comparison.
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03-01-2009, 01:07 AM	#157
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2117050	I wouldn't take Maualuga or Curry at 3 just you could conceivably drop to 10 and take Maualuga and get a big trade in return where as you'd have to stay at 3 to take Curry when in reality Maualuga is probably a better fit in the 3-4.
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03-01-2009, 01:10 AM	#159
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2117050	Yea and pay about 1/4 of the price, if you really believe in Derrick Johnson you put Maualuga next to him and that gives you your athletic backer and your big physical backer that can take on offensive lineman.
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03-01-2009, 01:17 AM	#165
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2117050	Maualuga makes big plays in his own right...
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