Stupid O-Line Idea?

Sully · 11-01-2005, 07:32 PM

OK, so obviously this idea would never come to fruition. But here goes, this is the spawn of my thinking far too long about fixing what woes the Chiefs O-Line.

Move Shields to RT and plug in Welbourne at RG.
As I remember Shields has filled in at tackle before and did a great job. I would think that by doing this, you are getting the top 5 players along the line on the field at the same time, you are readying Welbourne to take Shields' spot next year, and you may be really improving a huge weakness.

Just idle thinking time that got caught up... thoughts?

siberian khatru · 11-01-2005, 07:33 PM

Shields has pretty much stunk at G this year, I doubt he could handle T.

Sully · 11-01-2005, 07:37 PM

But would he, even stinking, be better than Black?

**CosmicPal** · 11-01-2005, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sully

But would he, even stinking, be better than Black?

Face it, you're not going to fix things now by changing people around on the line. Black needs to groom his experience. Sampson needs to play. Roaf needs to be the dominant player his is. And Shields needs to stay where he is.

It's not a good time now to be moving guys around....They've gelled before, and they will gel again. They know what they need to do to win

**Reaper16** · 11-01-2005, 08:14 PM

I'm pretty sure Welbourne would play better than Shields is at RG, but we need some consistancy, at least, on this line.

**Iowanian** · 11-01-2005, 08:20 PM

That would be a great idea, if Shields wasn't collecting a check 1 more year before retiring.

**cdcox** · 11-01-2005, 08:22 PM

This idea of moving a player to another position to cover a weakness is just crazy. Next you will be suggesting that the corners flop positions to match up with the best opposing receiver.

Seriously, I agree that Shields probably isn't capable of making a huge difference at this point.

Halfcan · 11-01-2005, 10:36 PM

Move Shields to Def Tackle-we need the help.

It would be awesome to see Shields pancake Collins!

**morphius** · 11-01-2005, 10:39 PM

Last year I thought that the move of Shields to tackle would have been a good move, but this year nobody up there is really getting the job done consistently.

Hammock Parties · 11-01-2005, 10:40 PM

I kinda like this idea. Welbourn is probably going to be the starter at RG next year anyway.

Lurch · 11-01-2005, 10:43 PM

Why not. Couldn't be worse than we were last week.

KCinNY · 11-01-2005, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

That would be a great idea, if Shields wasn't collecting a check 1 more year before retiring.

It's sad but apparently true.

I've never seen Shields get consistently whipped by mediocre d-lineman.

arrowhead20 · 11-01-2005, 11:00 PM

shields has only stunk cause he has to do twice the work because black sucks, at least put welborn in there somewhere, hes a monster

Abba-Dabba · 11-01-2005, 11:04 PM

Yes, stupid idea.

Maybe a few years ago it was possible for Shields to play tackle. Now, with his broke down back? Wouldn't be pretty.

11-01-2005, 11:57 PM

I think Shields knew his condition better than what he let on to the coaching staff. It was desperation by coaches if you remember.

He's definitely not 100%.

11-01-2005, 07:32 PM
Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	Stupid O-Line Idea? OK, so obviously this idea would never come to fruition. But here goes, this is the spawn of my thinking far too long about fixing what woes the Chiefs O-Line. Move Shields to RT and plug in Welbourne at RG. As I remember Shields has filled in at tackle before and did a great job. I would think that by doing this, you are getting the top 5 players along the line on the field at the same time, you are readying Welbourne to take Shields' spot next year, and you may be really improving a huge weakness. Just idle thinking time that got caught up... thoughts?
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11-01-2005, 07:33 PM	#2
siberian khatru 21st Century Schizoid Fan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Gates of Delirium Casino cash: $2634950	Shields has pretty much stunk at G this year, I doubt he could handle T.
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Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4818454	That would be a great idea, if Shields wasn't collecting a check 1 more year before retiring.
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11-01-2005, 08:22 PM	#7
cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2421769	This idea of moving a player to another position to cover a weakness is just crazy. Next you will be suggesting that the corners flop positions to match up with the best opposing receiver. Seriously, I agree that Shields probably isn't capable of making a huge difference at this point.
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11-01-2005, 10:36 PM	#8
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11-01-2005, 10:39 PM	#9
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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4800478	I kinda like this idea. Welbourn is probably going to be the starter at RG next year anyway. __________________ Chiefs game films
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11-01-2005, 10:43 PM	#11
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11-01-2005, 11:00 PM	#13
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Abba-Dabba MVP Join Date: May 2001 Casino cash: $4512970	Yes, stupid idea. Maybe a few years ago it was possible for Shields to play tackle. Now, with his broke down back? Wouldn't be pretty.
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11-01-2005, 11:57 PM	#15
chief99 Guest Casino cash: $	I think Shields knew his condition better than what he let on to the coaching staff. It was desperation by coaches if you remember. He's definitely not 100%.
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