DJ, LB, DT #58, DE's and "The Falcon"

Didn't Gunther come up with "The Falcon" defense which made the LB DT #58 kinda a DE, a la falcon lining up on the line of scrimage with a hand on the ground? DT was a good pass rusher in college, but really turned it up several notches as a pro. Watching DJ sack the QB sunday made me wonder why Gunther doesn't have him as a down lineman pass rusher more? I am not in KC and usually drink during games....and before...and after-you get the idea, anyway, if he is used like that I wasn't sure if DJ was used as a pass rusher or just a blitzer from the LBer position? If he is as fast and quick and talented as everyone says maybe he would be good at it as a down lineman?

[keg in kc]

Appeared to be in the 3-4 to me. He talked about it after the game, I think, I'll see if I can find it anywhere.

[BIG K]

Originally Posted by gochiefs

Yes although in 97 Neil was not here.

Neil was in Denver and Dan Williams (Who the Chief's signed from Denver) replaced Neil and awarded the Chiefs with 10 sacks that year I think..

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by BIG K

Neil was in Denver and Dan Williams (Who the Chief's signed from Denver) replaced Neil and awarded the Chiefs with 10 sacks that year I think..

Yep he had a good year, he was a beast.

[BIG K]

Originally Posted by gochiefs

Yep he had a good year, he was a beast.

I still have fond memories of that. Denver dumps their project (Williams) in favor of Smith. Smith had like 3 sacks that year and Williams tore it up...In the end though, Smith got the ring...