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KCrockaholic · 04-15-2009, 05:08 PM

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Chiefnj2 · 04-17-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

He doesn't have a mean streak. It's one of the most common criticisms in his scouting report from last year.

Furthermore, he's just better-suited to play on the left side and in space, either at LT or LG.

LT's and LGs don't have to be mean, but a RT does?

htismaqe · 04-17-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

LT's and LGs don't have to be mean, but a RT does?

He's not overly physical, which is generally a trait you want in a RT.

When it comes to brawn vs. finesse, he's more of a finesse player, hence the reason why he's better-suited to the left side of the line.

**AustinChief** · 04-17-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

He's not overly physical, which is generally a trait you want in a RT.

When it comes to brawn vs. finesse, he's more of a finesse player, hence the reason why he's better-suited to the left side of the line.

Moving Albert to RT would ba a complete abortion.

bdeg · 04-17-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

Like I've said before, I still think the best option is trading down. But if we have to take the pick, I can understand their planning if they pick Monroe and I hope they are right about him and I assume that they have done their homework and received confirmation from their friend Al Groh that Monroe is an upgrade over Albert.

I think if we end up having two great tackles with Albert and Monroe, that we have a great problem to deal with in terms of getting value in a trade. That's like saying, "I don't enough time to count all my money." Good problem. Similar to the problem the cardinals are having with Fitz and Boldin. They have 2 great receivers, but have reaped the benefits for the last few years. I'm sure many people said that you don't take Fitz when you have Boldin.

And when you said:

I think that is pretty valuable. If we get 4 years of great o-line play and a lower first round pick as trade compensation for Albert, I think that is worth it when you consider our other selection options without trading.

I do still like Curry and I think he is a safe pick and that doesn't bother me, especially with our lack of depth at linebacker. I know a player like him is normally at about 10, but with this draft, I don't see any other options.

Hopefully we can trade down, but if we can't, I can be happy with either of those players.

I suppose I could understand why they did it if they chose Monroe, but I wouldn't like it. I'd rather have 20-30 years out of Albert and Curry than 5 from Albert and 10-15 from Monroe(plus a probable draft pick, but I think the chances of getting a player of comparable quality with it is very very unlikely).

Mecca · 04-17-2009, 03:21 PM

Whoa now, John Tait played RT and he has no mean streak.

If you believe in taking Monroe and the Chiefs do that the one thing that stands out above all else is you have to be committed to paying both of them, as long as you do that you can keep them both.

bdeg · 04-17-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

If you believe in taking Monroe and the Chiefs do that the one thing that stands out above all else is you have to be committed to paying both of them, as long as you do that you can keep them both.

I don't know if I agree with that, Albert may have the pride/desire/skills to want to be on the left.

Mecca · 04-17-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bdeg

I don't know if I agree with that, Albert may have the pride/desire/skills to want to be on the left.

Yea well the franchise tag fixes that problem real fast...99% of guys could give a shit as long as they get paid.

kcbubb · 04-17-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

He's not overly physical, which is generally a trait you want in a RT.

When it comes to brawn vs. finesse, he's more of a finesse player, hence the reason why he's better-suited to the left side of the line.

the reason RT tackles are typically labeled more physical is because they aren't as athletic. they don't have to be with a right handed QB. The QB can see the rush and get out of the way, but with a LT you have to be a great protector bc it's the QBs blind side (if right handed).

LTs are better than RTs.

Albert can play RT no problem.

bdeg · 04-17-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Yea well the franchise tag fixes that problem real fast...99% of guys could give a shit as long as they get paid.

I'll agree that's the case with most players, but if you're an OT in the NFL and your 2 goals are a SB ring and to go to the HOF, do you want to spend all or most of your career as a right tackle? Elite players want to prove themselves against the best. I realize he wasn't traded, but it wasn't too long ago Lance Briggs wanted out of Chi just so he wasn't overshadowed by Urlacher, who doesn't even play the same position.

milkman · 04-18-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

Monroe's got great feet. start the video at about 1:40.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiBfpUP4JTc

I didn't say that I didn't like Monroe's footwork.

I do.

But Albert has better, quicker, more graceful feet.

I said it last year when I watched the combines that Albert had the best feet I've ever seen.

eazyb81 · 04-18-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I didn't say that I didn't like Monroe's footwork.

I do.

But Albert has better, quicker, more graceful feet.

I said it last year when I watched the combines that Albert had the best feet I've ever seen.

I'd say it's a push at best. Monroe has great feet, it's one his best traits.

In reality, Monroe and Albert are very similar.

milkman · 04-18-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

I'd say it's a push at best. Monroe has great feet, it's one his best traits.

In reality, Monroe and Albert are very similar.

We'll have to disagre.

Monroe does have great feet, but his feet look choppy compared to Albert, who just glides.

As I said, I've never seen a man that size with the kind of fluid, graceful feet that he has.

orange · 04-18-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

We'll have to disagre.

Monroe does have great feet, but his feet look choppy compared to Albert, who just glides.

As I said, I've never seen a man that size with the kind of fluid, graceful feet that he has.

Hollywood beckons.

htismaqe · 04-18-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Yea well the franchise tag fixes that problem real fast...99% of guys could give a shit as long as they get paid.

BS

Most of these guys want to be the best they can. And Albert can't do that as a RT for the Chiefs when he could do it as a LT somewhere else.

htismaqe · 04-18-2009, 04:18 PM

Once again, does anybody notice the BRONCO fan in our midst defending the idea of taking Monroe?

Just why does he like the idea of a division rival doing something like this? Oh yea, because it's STUPID.

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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8069900	Once again, does anybody notice the BRONCO fan in our midst defending the idea of taking Monroe? Just why does he like the idea of a division rival doing something like this? Oh yea, because it's STUPID.
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