Chiefs Trying to trade Pollard? from NFP - Page 7

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.

KCrockaholic · 09-04-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Because he doesn't have giant pick numbers?

Whitner is an outstanding player.

Hes one of the best though? You put him with Polamalu, Sanders, Reed, Rhodes, Wilson?

I dont even think I would put him next to Meriweather yet.

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 06:12 PM

He's better than Merriweather is...I mean it's obvious most people don't watch Bills games.

As good as Troy? No, he's better in coverage than Adrian but they are not the same kind of player, Adrian blitzes and plays at the line, Whitner is smaller with better cover ability and speed. Whitner could actually play CB if needed.

I think he's better than Rhodes too but no he's not better than Reed or Polamalu no one is. Reed is also playing FS now so you don't count him either eh?

And Bob Sanders can't stay on the field...

Just Passin' By · 09-04-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Because he doesn't have giant pick numbers?

Whitner is an outstanding player.

Plenty of Buffalo Fans seem to have a somewhat different take,. Here are a few threads about Mr. Whitner:

http://boards.buffalobills.com/searc...archid=3713842

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Plenty of Buffalo Fans seem to have a somewhat different take,. Here are a few threads about Mr. Whitner:

http://boards.buffalobills.com/searc...archid=3713842

Wow...that fan base is dumb.

Well they can trade him to us then.

T-post Tom · 09-04-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

I'm sure the Chiefs brass are exploring options to trade every player not named Cassel Albert, Colquitt, Succop or T. Jackson. Whether there's any interest is another story.

FYP

**Kyle DeLexus** · 09-04-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

He's better than Merriweather is...I mean it's obvious most people don't watch Bills games.

As good as Troy? No, he's better in coverage than Adrian but they are not the same kind of player, Adrian blitzes and plays at the line, Whitner is smaller with better cover ability and speed. Whitner could actually play CB if needed.

I think he's better than Rhodes too but no he's not better than Reed or Polamalu no one is. Reed is also playing FS now so you don't count him either eh?

And Bob Sanders can't stay on the field...

Rhodes is also a FS I believe.

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 06:17 PM

I thought it was an accepted fact that Donte Whitner is pretty damn good, guess not.

KCrockaholic · 09-04-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Wow...that fan base is dumb.

Well they can trade him to us then.

Well, hey, im not saying I would hate to have him on the team. Hes a great young talent. Hes still got room to grow like Pollard, but I think its a stretch to say hes one of the best, which is a small collective group. Would I trade Pollard for Whitner? Yes. I think he has more potential than Pollard. But I cant say he has already proven to be better. And that is the arguement right now.

KCrockaholic · 09-04-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I thought it was an accepted fact that Donte Whitner is pretty damn good, guess not.

Well how good is good? Top half of the league at his position? Sure. Worth the #8 overall pick? Nope.

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 06:22 PM

He's better by a pretty significant degree....Pollard is a bottom tier safety.

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

Well how good is good? Top half of the league at his position? Sure. Worth the #8 overall pick? Nope.

If you go back and look at that draft...at the time people panned that pick and called it a reach, today it looks like a good pick compared to the rest of the round.

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-04-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DBOSHO

unless he can Block and play wide reciever at the same time i just dont think it would be a good idea. we will most likely be picking in the top 3 again. has anyone ever picked a safety that high?

You should follow a less complicated sport... like fishing...

KCrockaholic · 09-04-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

If you go back and look at that draft...at the time people panned that pick and called it a reach, today it looks like a good pick compared to the rest of the round.

But if I take a safety #8 overall, I want Troy Polamalu production, or Darren Sharper atleast. Whitner is not a top 10 safety yet. I would expect more from a 3 year player.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-04-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by booger

if pollard is traded i don't think brown should be handed the job. Maybe this could really open Morgan's eyes that if he continues to get better he could get snaps on d and maybe even be the #1 SS at the end of the year.

Or they could move Page down to SS and start McGraw which is less likely.

I like this take. Brown is one down away from 'Zach Thomas'-land. We need players, not bike riders.

Mecca · 09-04-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

But if I take a safety #8 overall, I want Troy Polamalu production, or Darren Sharper atleast. Whitner is not a top 10 safety yet. I would expect more from a 3 year player.

Whitner is a really good player..he's not going to make pro bowls because of the safety grouping in the AFC and he's in Buffalo.

He may show more "stats" this year since they moved him over to FS to let him show his natural gifts a little more.

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booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2241450	Trying to trade Pollard? from NFP 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.
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-562950	He's better than Merriweather is...I mean it's obvious most people don't watch Bills games. As good as Troy? No, he's better in coverage than Adrian but they are not the same kind of player, Adrian blitzes and plays at the line, Whitner is smaller with better cover ability and speed. Whitner could actually play CB if needed. I think he's better than Rhodes too but no he's not better than Reed or Polamalu no one is. Reed is also playing FS now so you don't count him either eh? And Bob Sanders can't stay on the field...
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-562950	I thought it was an accepted fact that Donte Whitner is pretty damn good, guess not.
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-562950	He's better by a pretty significant degree....Pollard is a bottom tier safety.
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