DT Gabe Watson - Page 4

BigChiefFan · 01-27-2006, 11:04 AM

Position: Defensive Tackle
School: Michigan

Status: Senior

Height: 6-4

Weight: 335

40-Yard Dash: 5.10(est)

Positives:
When most people look at defensive lineman, they look for sacks. Watson isn't that kind of player. He is a run stopper. At 6'4 and 335 pounds, he is a whale of a man who stuffs the interior of the line. His big body is hard to get around and creates big problems for smaller guards and centers.Sponsored Links

Watson constantly attracts double teams, which helps the players around him. He's one of the strongest tackles in the country. A 3-year (soon to be 4-year) letter winner at Michigan. Played against big-time competition and great offensive lines in the Big Ten (Iowa and OSU). Won't cause problems off the field.

Negatives:
Watson is not very fast or agile. He won't get up field quickly, and recorded just 1.5 sacks in his career. He has started only 11 games at Michigan prior to the '05 season even though he wasn't redshirted. Needs some polish and to make better reads on plays. As of right now he more of a two gap tackle. Could be a one gap if he sheds a few pounds.

Overview:
With more teams switching to a 3-4 defense I could really see him going top ten in April. A team like the Browns could really use him in their defense. He is stronger than Rodrique Wright but not as agile. Watson is most comparable to Casey Hampton.

Most have Watson ranked lower than this guy does in his overview. He could definitely be there when we pick, IMO. He's the type of DT we could use. Thoughts?

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-05-2006, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RedBull

If we are going to draft a Defensive lineman, trade up, and get the best guy available, Haloti Ngata.

Won't happen, KC would have to practically give up all their draft picks to get Ngata. If KC goes D-Tackle I rather stand pat, and wait for Hali,Watson, or Tapp.

Miles · 02-05-2006, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

We have to many holes to make this a 1 player draft. Also to move up as far as it would take to get him would probably require a pick next year......

Exacty. With as stacked at this draft is looking at the top, we would have to pay far out the ass for a pick high enough to draft him.

Spicy McHaggis · 02-05-2006, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Won't happen, KC would have to practically give up all their draft picks to get Ngata. If KC goes D-Tackle I rather stand pat, and wait for Hali,Watson, or Tapp.

I wouldn't mind moving up a few spots to get Hali.

Miles · 02-05-2006, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis

I wouldn't mind moving up a few spots to get Hali.

Usually Im all for a move like that but unfortunaty losing the 4th for Herm makes that a little more painful this year.

Mecca · 02-05-2006, 12:39 AM

If the Chiefs don't get 2 players who start right away in the first 2 rounds. This draft won't be good. There's enough depth to get 2 players who play right away atleast......

htismaqe · 02-05-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

If the Chiefs don't get 2 players who start right away in the first 2 rounds. This draft won't be good. There's enough depth to get 2 players who play right away atleast......

Yep.

We have to get 2 starters out of this draft.

Mr. Laz · 02-05-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yep.

We have to get 2 starters out of this draft.

that's just funny

htismaqe · 02-05-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

that's just funny

Actually, it's sad.

Mecca · 02-06-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Laz

that's just funny

That shows how horrible our team is at drafting...........alot of teams expect to get atleast 2 starters every year.

jspchief · 02-06-2006, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

That shows how horrible our team is at drafting...........alot of teams expect to get atleast 2 starters every year.

Unfortunately, the last 5 years this team has been coached by a guy that has a problem with giving young guys a shot.

For instance, trying to convert Monty Beisel into an OLB instead of giving Key Fox an opportunity. Giving snaps to bums like McCleon and Horn, instead of Hodge or Thorpe. Not getting the ball to our secret weapon Kris Wilson. Letting Derrick Blaylock build his free agency resume instead of getting LJ carries.

Maybe these guys are failures, but who would know? Vermeil was too busy clinging to his absurd loyalties.

Mecca · 02-06-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Unfortunately, the last 5 years this team has been coached by a guy that has a problem with giving young guys a shot.

For instance, trying to convert Monty Beisel into an OLB instead of giving Key Fox an opportunity. Giving snaps to bums like McCleon and Horn, instead of Hodge or Thorpe. Not getting the ball to our secret weapon Kris Wilson. Letting Derrick Blaylock build his free agency resume instead of getting LJ carries.

Maybe these guys are failures, but who would know? Vermeil was too busy clinging to his absurd loyalties.

Pretty much, that's how we ended up with the oldest team in the league.

Mr. Laz · 02-06-2006, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Unfortunately, the last 5 years this team has been coached by a guy that has a problem with giving young guys a shot.

For instance, trying to convert Monty Beisel into an OLB instead of giving Key Fox an opportunity. Giving snaps to bums like McCleon and Horn, instead of Hodge or Thorpe. Not getting the ball to our secret weapon Kris Wilson. Letting Derrick Blaylock build his free agency resume instead of getting LJ carries.

Maybe these guys are failures, but who would know? Vermeil was too busy clinging to his absurd loyalties.

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Pretty much, that's how we ended up with the oldest team in the league.

curious to know if you guys where saying this BEFORE vermeil retired?

Mecca · 02-06-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

curious to know if you guys where saying this BEFORE vermeil retired?

Yes........I think you should atleast get 2-3 starters out of every draft. If you don't or your coach refuses to use those players, then your team ends up old, like ours.

jspchief · 02-06-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

curious to know if you guys where saying this BEFORE vermeil retired?

Umm, fuck yes I was.

I've been harping on Vermeil's refusal to play rookies since his first few years here. I bitched about him not getting LJ touches from day 1. I've always had a problem with his inability to trust young guys to produce on the field.

Chiefnj · 02-07-2006, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Yes........I think you should atleast get 2-3 starters out of every draft. If you don't or your coach refuses to use those players, then your team ends up old, like ours.

2005 - DJ, Colquitt, (and Surtain with the 2nd).
2004 - Parker and Allen.
2003 - Johnson, Mitchell and Black.

01-27-2006, 11:04 AM
BigChiefFan MVP Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: In the Top 10 Casino cash: $9924205	DT Gabe Watson Position: Defensive Tackle School: Michigan Status: Senior Height: 6-4 Weight: 335 40-Yard Dash: 5.10(est) Positives: When most people look at defensive lineman, they look for sacks. Watson isn't that kind of player. He is a run stopper. At 6'4 and 335 pounds, he is a whale of a man who stuffs the interior of the line. His big body is hard to get around and creates big problems for smaller guards and centers.Sponsored Links Watson constantly attracts double teams, which helps the players around him. He's one of the strongest tackles in the country. A 3-year (soon to be 4-year) letter winner at Michigan. Played against big-time competition and great offensive lines in the Big Ten (Iowa and OSU). Won't cause problems off the field. Negatives: Watson is not very fast or agile. He won't get up field quickly, and recorded just 1.5 sacks in his career. He has started only 11 games at Michigan prior to the '05 season even though he wasn't redshirted. Needs some polish and to make better reads on plays. As of right now he more of a two gap tackle. Could be a one gap if he sheds a few pounds. Overview: With more teams switching to a 3-4 defense I could really see him going top ten in April. A team like the Browns could really use him in their defense. He is stronger than Rodrique Wright but not as agile. Watson is most comparable to Casey Hampton. Most have Watson ranked lower than this guy does in his overview. He could definitely be there when we pick, IMO. He's the type of DT we could use. Thoughts?
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2647050	If the Chiefs don't get 2 players who start right away in the first 2 rounds. This draft won't be good. There's enough depth to get 2 players who play right away atleast......
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