Chiefs Does DJ start for us this year? - Page 2

**BossChief** · 03-10-2010, 08:59 PM

If he is gonna EARN his starting spot back, he will be lifting more weights during this offseason that ever before in his life and will come in looking like he isnt made of cookie dough anymore.

He needs to get a lot stronger if he is to play the run better and that is the key to him earning his first and second downs back IMHO.

Buzzsaw · 03-10-2010, 09:12 PM

Now that you guys have a real defensive coordinator it should be interesting to see what happens with DJ. I don't think there's any question that he'll start, it's whether he's going to sink or swim with some good coaching.

Deberg_1990 · 03-10-2010, 09:16 PM

Should the Chiefs have drafted Aaron Rodgers instead of DJ??

milkman · 03-10-2010, 10:04 PM

5 years in, the player you see is the player that you get.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-11-2010, 01:01 AM

Hootie · 03-11-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Nope

want to bet?

Willie Lanier · 03-11-2010, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RedThat

Im curious to know the opinions of some. He received first-round tender that should speak high volumes about how this organization feels about him.

He is arguably a lot more talented then Mays and Williams and is one of the few guys we have on defense that can actually make plays..

Arguably isn't the word you are seeking, unquestionably is more accurate. That "player" has talent far greater than many pro bowl backers in this league, but he lacks far too much in the cerebral department to translate it onto the field.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-11-2010, 06:14 AM

Keep in mind that DJ has had pure SHIT for coaching ever since he was drafted. I believe he needs to be allowed to go to the ball from his basic instinct rather than force him to have to overthink his responsibilities. I've heard football analysts state that before that many players are atheletes first and if they are forced to think everything out it takes away from their game. Now that we have Romeo he'll be given a fair chance under a good DC. This year will be a new beginning or his last as a Chief. JMO

RedThat · 03-11-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

Keep in mind that DJ has had pure SHIT for coaching ever since he was drafted. I believe he needs to be allowed to go to the ball from his basic instinct rather than force him to have to overthink his responsibilities. I've heard football analysts state that before that many players are atheletes first and if they are forced to think everything out it takes away from their game. Now that we have Romeo he'll be given a fair chance under a good DC. This year will be a new beginning or his last as a Chief. JMO

This is the part that interests me. You're right, he's had bad coaching throughout his career, and Im curious to see how he performs under a competent defensive co-ordinator.

But then again, who knows? Keith Bulluck is a good LBer, and look who coached him? Maybe it's just the player? I don't know. Just want to see how he responds under Crennel. If he is still the same guy, then yeah, he is what he is.

milkman · 03-11-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

Keep in mind that DJ has had pure SHIT for coaching ever since he was drafted. I believe he needs to be allowed to go to the ball from his basic instinct rather than force him to have to overthink his responsibilities. I've heard football analysts state that before that many players are atheletes first and if they are forced to think everything out it takes away from their game. Now that we have Romeo he'll be given a fair chance under a good DC. This year will be a new beginning or his last as a Chief. JMO

There are very few defensive schemes that simply allow a player to just roam around and follow their basic instincts.

Every player has a responsibility within the scheme, and Romeo Crennel's defense relies on intelligence and playing within the system even more than most.

TRR · 03-11-2010, 07:33 AM

I remember training camp last year where DJ was pulled from practice to the punishment area, and he was having a hard time carrying a 10 pound weight while doing lunges every 5 yards. I remember posting in my camp updates that he looked like he never lifted a weight before, and was completely out of shape.

God given ability can only take you so far. DJ needs to finally grow up, get in shape, and be a leader on Defense. Or, he can just let his personal life ruin his career.
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**Iowanian** · 03-11-2010, 07:51 AM

hold your horses, I was assured that without a doubt DJ would NOT be a Chief this year by someone who has secrets.

Hootie · 03-11-2010, 07:54 AM

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hold your horses, I was assured that without a doubt DJ would NOT be a Chief this year by someone who has secrets.

lol

DumbHillbillies · 03-11-2010, 07:58 AM

I think it is very unlikely he will start because sadly he is what he is. I think/hope the first round tender was for negiotiating compensation for whomever was enamored with that denver game. Point blank I am close to given up on dj, he misses too many tackles and is too soft.

Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan · 03-11-2010, 08:42 AM

I would say that's completely up to DJ.

Does he want to start badly enough that he plays (and practices) like a starter? Does he continue to be inconsistent and give the coaches reason to believe he's not serious?

He has the talent.
Does he have the heart?

03-10-2010, 08:59 PM	#1
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Buzzsaw Starter Join Date: May 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	Now that you guys have a real defensive coordinator it should be interesting to see what happens with DJ. I don't think there's any question that he'll start, it's whether he's going to sink or swim with some good coaching.
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03-11-2010, 06:14 AM	#8
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1510477	Keep in mind that DJ has had pure SHIT for coaching ever since he was drafted. I believe he needs to be allowed to go to the ball from his basic instinct rather than force him to have to overthink his responsibilities. I've heard football analysts state that before that many players are atheletes first and if they are forced to think everything out it takes away from their game. Now that we have Romeo he'll be given a fair chance under a good DC. This year will be a new beginning or his last as a Chief. JMO
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03-11-2010, 07:33 AM	#11
TRR The Priest and I Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CO Casino cash: $9870185	I remember training camp last year where DJ was pulled from practice to the punishment area, and he was having a hard time carrying a 10 pound weight while doing lunges every 5 yards. I remember posting in my camp updates that he looked like he never lifted a weight before, and was completely out of shape. God given ability can only take you so far. DJ needs to finally grow up, get in shape, and be a leader on Defense. Or, he can just let his personal life ruin his career. Posted via Mobile Device
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Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4658454	hold your horses, I was assured that without a doubt DJ would NOT be a Chief this year by someone who has secrets.
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03-11-2010, 07:58 AM	#14
DumbHillbillies He-Haw ! He-Haw ! Join Date: Jul 2008 Casino cash: $10004925	I think it is very unlikely he will start because sadly he is what he is. I think/hope the first round tender was for negiotiating compensation for whomever was enamored with that denver game. Point blank I am close to given up on dj, he misses too many tackles and is too soft.
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03-11-2010, 08:42 AM	#15
Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan I am Number Six Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Columbia, MD, USA Casino cash: $1719000	I would say that's completely up to DJ. Does he want to start badly enough that he plays (and practices) like a starter? Does he continue to be inconsistent and give the coaches reason to believe he's not serious? He has the talent. Does he have the heart? __________________ One of the lowest PPD of any of the original members of the Planet . . . and proud of it. My web site My writer's page
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