Chiefs sign Cory Grissom

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Defensive lineman Cory Grissom has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a league source

— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 19, 2014

It's a one-year contract for Cory Grissom with the Chiefs, according to a source

— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 19, 2014

[Eleazar]

[loochy]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

That's incredible.

If the Broncos' O-Line consisted of little green thingies then I'd be stoked.

[Bowser]

We would never have been able to afford this guy if the Sanders deal hadn't gone sideways. Whoever he is.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by loochy

That's incredible.

If the Broncos' O-Line consisted of little green thingies then I'd be stoked.

He almost got tackled by one of those green thingies at :31 but hes a warrior and never quits.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Watched most of the video of his game against Louisville from the '12 season.

Seems to me like he's totally a project pick-up.

Yep. IF he amounts to anything the Chiefs wont have the $$$ to sign him next year...

[In58men]

About time we start getting it together.






Lol

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

What's so funny? I'm not even saying this guys going to make the roster just a good guy to bring to camp to compete.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Doubt he makes the team

[Mother****erJones]

I don't even

[Dante84]

Overview
Sometimes the hardest thing to do in the NFL –- and the most important –- is simply holding one’s ground. That’s why teams are always looking for low center-of-gravity defensive tackles that can stand up to one or more of the league’s best offensive linemen shooting off the ball. Grissom has that ability, and despite his injury issues, still owns enough athleticism to challenge not only the strength of guards and centers, but also their agility.

Grissom had 13 sacks as a high school senior in Georgia, and decided to go to USF over Arkansas, North Carolina and others. Unfortunately, he couldn’t take advantage of his opportunity to play as a true freshman because after the first game of the year (two tackles) he suffered an ankle injury. He returned for the beginning of the 2009 season, but again ended up on the training table during the season due to injuries before coming back for the last three games (three starts, 11 tackles in eight games). Grissom finally stayed healthy enough to start – and consistently make an impact in – all 25 games in 2010 (16 tackles, three for loss) and 2011 (38 tackles, six for loss, 1.5 sacks). His luck couldn’t hold out through 2012 spring practices, however – he broke a bone in his right ankle. He still played in 12 games, and recorded 38 tackles (seven for loss) and two sacks. He was selected to the Coaches All-Big East second-team.

Strengths
True nose tackle with girth in his midsection and through his lower half that he uses to hold up single blocks and double teams off the snap. Strong legs. Has a powerful punch when attacking his man off the snap, and also possesses the strong upper body and heavy hands to move opponents to either side to get to the ballcarrier while keeping himself square to the line. Occasionally swims past a drive-blocker or pulls a leaning guard forward to slingshot around him into the backfield, showing a bit more quickness than most linemen of his size and build in order to pressure quarterbacks into unloading the ball. Moves well laterally, and stays square to the line of scrimmage.

Weaknesses
Won’t be making many plays outside the box or in the backfield due to a lack of closing speed. Will get lazy and stand up off the ball, and lose leverage. Injury history.

NFL Comparison: Aubrayo Franklin

Bottom Line
Injuries have been an issue for Grissom during his career, but he worked hard to return for the start of his senior season after breaking an ankle in spring practice. When healthy, he looks like a mid-round pick as a space-eating nose tackle with enough quickness to win a gap to wrap up running backs get into the sight of quarterbacks.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profil...som?id=2539305

[CaliforniaChief]

Marquis Grissom might still have something as a DH in case Billy Butler falls through the infield, but I don't know...oh never mind.

[Dante84]

Powe's replacement?

[SeeingRed]

ANALYSIS (from NFLDraftScout.com)

STRENGTHS True nose tackle with girth in his midsection and through his lower half that he uses to hold up single blocks and double teams off the snap. Strong legs. Has a powerful punch when attacking his man off the snap, and also possesses the strong upper body and heavy hands to move opponents to either side to get to the ballcarrier while keeping himself square to the line. Occasionally swims past a drive-blocker or pulls a leaning guard forward to slingshot around him into the backfield, showing a bit more quickness than most linemen of his size and build in order to pressure quarterbacks into unloading the ball. Moves well laterally, and stays square to the line of scrimmage.

WEAKNESSES Won’t be making many plays outside the box or in the backfield due to a lack of closing speed. Will get lazy and stand up off the ball, and lose leverage. Injury history.

NFL COMPARISON Aubrayo Franklin

BOTTOM LINE Injuries have been an issue for Grissom during his career, but he worked hard to return for the start of his senior season after breaking an ankle in spring practice. When healthy, he looks like a mid-round pick as a space-eating nose tackle with enough quickness to win a gap to wrap up running backs get into the sight of quarterbacks.

oops just saw Dante84 already posted this...oh well

[dannybcaitlyn]

So does the money ball strategy work in football?

[loochy]

STRENGTHS True nose tackle with girth in his midsection and through his lower half that he uses to hold up single blocks and double teams off the snap. Strong legs. Has a powerful punch when attacking his man off the snap, and also possesses the strong upper body and heavy hands to move opponents to either side to get to the ballcarrier while keeping himself square to the line. Occasionally swims past a drive-blocker or pulls a leaning guard forward to slingshot around him into the backfield, showing a bit more quickness than most linemen of his size and build in order to pressure quarterbacks into unloading the ball. Moves well laterally, and stays square to the line of scrimmage.
WEAKNESSES Won’t be making many plays outside the box or in the backfield due to a lack of closing speed. Will get lazy and stand up off the ball, and lose leverage. Injury history.
NFL COMPARISON Aubrayo Franklin
BOTTOM LINE Injuries have been an issue for Grissom during his career, but he worked hard to return for the start of his senior season after breaking an ankle in spring practice. When healthy, he looks like a mid-round pick as a space-eating nose tackle with enough quickness to win a gap to wrap up running backs get into the sight of quarterbacks.