Chiefs Crennel's take on a nose tackle and the chiefs. - Page 2

ShowtimeSBMVP · 03-27-2012, 04:31 PM

Asked specifically about nose tackle, where last season’s starter, Kelly Gregg, is an unrestricted free agent, Crennel said, “We’ve talked to some people there, but we’ve told them we’re going to wait until after the draft and see what else might develop. So we have possibilities there.”

Gregg is 35, but he played in all 16 games for the Chiefs last year, starting 14. Crennel said the Chiefs might attempt to re-sign Gregg after the draft.

“I thought he did a good job for us,” Crennel said. “He used up the blockers so that the linebackers were free to make plays. If you talk to any of those linebackers, particularly the inside linebackers, they’ll tell you that they enjoyed having him in front of them. He allowed both of those guys to make plays.

“I’m not ruling Kelly out. I think he would like to come back and play. I think he likes the situation. He understands how we coach. He knows what defense we’re going to run. I think if he has the opportunity he would not be opposed to coming back.”

Otherwise, the Chiefs at nose tackle have veteran Amon Gordon and Jerrell Powe, a rookie last season. Gordon played in 16 games for the Chiefs last season, starting twice. But the Chiefs value him more for his versatility than his ability to handle the nose on an every-down basis.

“He came in last year and did an admirable job for us,’’ Crennel said. “He produced and made some plays at times. I know he can go into the game and do it.’’

The 330-pound Powe, a sixth-round draft choice last year, played in just one game as a rookie. But he could figure in the Chiefs’ plans this year.

“He’s a big, physical body,’’ Crennel said. “He had last year to learn what it takes to play in this league. The thing about him is that he didn’t really have an off-season last year (because of the lockout). By him being able to have an off-season this year, he’s going to get so much better. We’ll be able to work with him on his techniques and talk to him about how to play the game. I think we’ll see an improvement in his play

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whoman69 · 03-27-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Poe will be a bust.

Better start polishing his HOF bust if Bo's Pelini makes this statement.

BryanBusby · 03-27-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

I would love to draft Chapman in the third, but I think we can get him in the 4th.

He likely needs surgery.

He already had it.

Epic Fail 007 · 03-27-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Sounds to me like they want to draft one early. Poe or Ta'amu.

Rather have Ta`amu than the lazy hot pile of shit Poe.

Sofa King · 03-27-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Id rather they bring Gregg back than draft Poe in the first round.

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Poe will be a bust.

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I hope they stay the hell away from Poe.

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

I hope they draft Ta'amu.

These

CaliforniaChief · 03-27-2012, 05:14 PM

I'm totally in favor of Ta'amu in the 2nd.

Titty Meat · 03-27-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

I'm totally in favor of Ta'amu in the 2nd.

This

**J Diddy** · 03-27-2012, 06:52 PM

I love how some people wanted Powe in the 2nd last year and now that we have him, nobody even considers him now.

Guy didn't play last year, I'd like to see what he can do.

Brock · 03-27-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

I love how some people wanted Powe in the 2nd last year and now that we have him, nobody even considers him now.

Guy didn't play last year, I'd like to see what he can do.

If only he'd been drafted 3 rounds earlier.

edit: I see you already made that point.

booger · 03-27-2012, 07:01 PM

Powe was making some plays in the preseason. Seemed like at least 1 tackle for a loss in each game. He read a screen play and showed good recognition on that and other plays.

**Rausch** · 03-27-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

I love how some people wanted Powe in the 2nd last year and now that we have him, nobody even considers him now.

Guy didn't play last year, I'd like to see what he can do.

He was considered a low 2nd/high 3rd guy.

I remember ****ing screaming each round as we drafted someone else and he slipped.

When we got him in the 6th I may have JIMP just a bit...

**J Diddy** · 03-27-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

He was considered a low 2nd/high 3rd guy.

I remember ****ing screaming each round as we drafted someone else and he slipped.

When we got him in the 6th I may have JIMP just a bit...

I'm with you there.

Hopefully he lines up and knocks some centers around like their first name is Casey.

Simplicity · 03-27-2012, 07:26 PM

Ta'amu sounds cool so.... Draft duh ****er.

Paperboy405 · 03-27-2012, 07:53 PM

Nick Jean-Baptiste..

philfree · 03-27-2012, 08:04 PM

Sign Kelly Gregg for one more year and coach the heck out of Powe.

O.city · 03-27-2012, 08:27 PM

I like Ta'amu alot.

However, Chapman played the position for four years at Alabama in a very similar defense that the Chiefs run.

I, like Pioli, really like the idea of grabbing an Alabama defensive player.

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