DJ; DeVito.... Both out with Achilles

[Dante84]

Per Caplin.

:(

[TLO]

DRAFTUBATORS UNITE!

[Silock]

Fuck that Achilles dude. He should be banned from the league.

[DenverChief]

LMAO Is this going to be the first season that I lose hope for the season before the end of the first game?

[RealSNR]

That was a fun season, guys!

[Fire Me Boy!]

Fuck that Achilles dude. He should be banned from the league.


Don't be such a heel.

[Easy 6]

There was always a gnawing feeling in my gut about something happening to one of our good vets, it turned out to be DJ... he's been so durable all these years, its almost like he was due.

[Silock]

Don't be such a heel.

I'm sick of footing the bill for this mediocre crap!

[lewdog]

CAN we blow this up now????

[Gadzooks]

The Chargers were missing their top 2 WRs and top 3 OLBs for most of last season, yet they still made the playoffs.

There's still hope...

[GordonGekko]

did they not stretch today?

[GordonGekko]

The Chargers were missing their top 2 WRs and top 3 OLBs for most of last season, yet they still made the playoffs.

There's still hope...

two words Philip Rivers

[Easy 6]

I honestly dont know how feasible this would be, but could Houston be moved inside and bring Ford in at OLB?

[GordonGekko]

I honestly dont know how feasible this would be, but could Houston be moved inside and bring Ford in at OLB?

or move Ford to ILB? Fuck it why not

[Easy 6]

or move Ford to ILB? **** it why not

I would think Houston is better suited but hell if I know, just throwing a wild idea out there to keep as much talent on the field as possible.

[penguinz]

did they not stretch today?

They are both 'old'. Stretching has little to do with it. Unfortunately I know this first hand.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

You really couldn't even make this stuff up.

But since I'm turning over a new positive leaf since being banned from the game thread--I now see this as an opportunity from some of the extremely talented All-Pro-in-waiting backups assembled by our unimaginably shrewd GM to step in and shine and take us to the Super Bowl.

[rabblerouser]

or move Ford to ILB? **** it why not


If we move anyone inside, why not Hali? Keep Fords raw speed on the outside

[KC native]

4-12 wooooooooooo

[TribalElder]

FUCK

[Rausch]

or move Ford to ILB? **** it why not

Because he's total $#it in the running game and only useful off the edge rushing...

[Dante84]

I'm sad for DJ :(

[mcaj22]

really bummed for DJ

[SAUTO]

really bummed for DJ

Yep, looked like he could cry on the sideline. I almost did.
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[Easy 6]

If we move anyone inside, why not Hali? Keep Fords raw speed on the outside

Yeah, Fords not built for the middle at all.

Thats why I said Houston, but Hali might be able to do it as well, with his lack of true speed that might be the best bet actually.

Either way, Sutton needs to be creative in order to get the maximum talent on the field consistently.

[Buzz]

I honestly dont know how feasible this would be, but could Houston be moved inside and bring Ford in at OLB?


Did Ford do anything today?

[ILChief]

Welcome back Nico

[Eleazar]

When has a team had two players rupture their Achilles in the same game? Has that ever happened? :spock: :facepalm:

[Prison Bitch]

One of the most likeable Chiefs in my lifetime. This sucks.

[Kman34]

Yeah, Fords not built for the middle at all.

Thats why I said Houston, but Hali might be able to do it as well, with his lack of true speed that might be the best bet actually.

Either way, Sutton needs to be creative in order to get the maximum talent on the field consistently.

These guys are pass rushers...not Ilbs...that's what they were drafted for..to think they could change positions in a week or two is just stupid.

[BlackHelicopters]

3-13

[J Diddy]

Did Ford do anything today?

I don't think he even played.

[Fire Me Boy!]

What's Mike Mazlowski doing these days?

[SAUTO]

This was DJs contract year too

No it's not...
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[J Diddy]

This was DJs contract year too

I think it would be a safe bet to say you just watched the last game for DJ in a Chiefs uni. That sucks a ton.


edit-its not a contract year
next year is so there's hope

[Sully]

Did Ford do anything today?
Only played a few snaps.
Much of the time he wasn't near the coaches.
I fear the worst.

[Dayze]

isn't he just short of being the Chiefs all-time leading tackler too?

[Buzz]

I don't think he even played.

I wondered, I didn't look for him and don't recall hearing his name mentioned.

[Kman34]

I don't think he even played.

I saw him in one play......oh the Royals won....

[Fairplay]

There was always a gnawing feeling in my gut about something happening to one of our good vets, it turned out to be DJ... he's been so durable all these years, its almost like he was due.

He's giving us good seasons over the years a solid player plus he isn't in the news for drunk driving or smoking the weed props to DJ.

[SAUTO]

I think it would be a safe bet to say you just watched the last game for DJ in a Chiefs uni. That sucks a ton.

He's under contract next year.
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[Buzz]

Only played a few snaps.
Much of the time he wasn't near the coaches.
I fear the worst.


Well that's not good.

[Fairplay]

3-13

Better then what I have them going.

[ghak99]

I really hope this isn't DJ's career killer.

He's been a great Chief.

[MahiMike]

Fire the trainer.

[Quesadilla Joe]

The Chargers were missing their top 2 WRs and top 3 OLBs for most of last season, yet they still made the playoffs.

There's still hope...

The Broncos were missing 6 starters on defense plus Ryan Clady and made it all the way to the Super Bowl.

[J Diddy]

Fire the trainer.

I thought they did that after we lost half the starters in Indy last year

[Easy 6]

These guys are pass rushers...not Ilbs...that's what they were drafted for..to think they could change positions in a week or two is just stupid.

Yeah, I admitted that I was just throwing shit out there as a wild idea, but **** you very much for your tact in reminding me of that.

Tuned up by "Kman" LMAO... I better tighten up.

[penbrook]

Oh also Allen left the locker room with his right arm in a sling

[vailpass]

The Broncos were missing 6 starters on defense plus Ryan Clady and made it all the way to the Super Bowl.

You need to work on your timing my man...

[Kman34]

:doh!:Yeah, I admitted that I was just throwing shit out there as a wild idea, but **** you very much for your tact in reminding me of that.

Tuned up by "Kman" LMAO... I better tighten up.

In a bad mood this afternoon...not sure why...:doh!:

[Mr. Laz]

CAN we blow this up now????

isn't that what Dorsey is doing, blowing it up?

[Hammock Parties]

Oh also Allen left the locker room with his right arm in a sling

If we are 2-14 and Alex is coming off major injury, they HAVE TO DRAFT A QB.

[penbrook]

Here’s the problem. This game is on film. Other teams can/will replicate. Unless they make plays in passing game they’re toast.

[penbrook]

Eric Berry on the twin achilles injuries to DJ and DeVito: “It's a freaky day, you know? DeVito means just as much to this defense.”

[penbrook]

Andy Reid on Jamaal Charles’ limited workload: “They took away a lot of what we had designed for him. That was one of the reasons."

[penbrook]

More Reid on playcalling: “I didn’t do a very good job there. Could’ve used our intermediate game better, probably could’ve run it more."

[penbrook]

Per Bob Fescoe

Jamaal Charles cited lost momentum with the missed FG. The #chiefs said that in 2012 when they lost to ATL to open the season. Won 2 games

[KC_Lee]

More Reid on playcalling: “I didn’t do a very good job there. Could’ve used our intermediate game better, probably could’ve run it more."

Understatement of the year right there.

[Easy 6]

:doh!:

In a bad mood this afternoon...not sure why...:doh!:

LMAO fair enough, we both share that same bad mood.

I'll take care of that one little deal here in a bit :D

[Gadzooks]

Why was Andy Reid fired in Philly?

[ping2000]

Either way, Sutton needs to be creative in order to get the maximum talent on the field consistently.


Thanks, I just spit beer all over myself laughing!

[penbrook]

Alex Smith: “Losing the turnover battle, not executing in rhythm, all those things I think we did last year to win, we didnt do them today."

This is the understatement of the year.

[Hammock Parties]

Jamaal Charles cited lost momentum with the missed FG.

LMAO

Give me a fucking break.

[New World Order]

Alex Smith: “Losing the turnover battle, not executing in rhythm, all those things I think we did last year to win, we didnt do them today."

This is the understatement of the year.


We also didn't play Jeff Tuel or Jason Campbell.

[OldSchool]

Jesus, that just really sucks. All of that prep for nothing.

[Three7s]

Alex Smith: “Losing the turnover battle, not executing in rhythm, all those things I think we did last year to win, we didnt do them today."

This is the understatement of the year.
I guess he forgot that how they played today was how they played all of preseason. Where are the "preseason doesn't matter" people now?

[penbrook]

Per Jeff Rosen

That #Chiefs locker room was a morgue. Credit the players who stayed to talk about this debacle.

[Iconic]

Houston was like the best cover LOLB last year. I think he could play inside if asked to- then move Ford into his place.

It's a stretch and probably won't happen though.

[penbrook]

Jamaal Charles was another who answered questions after most of his #Chiefs teammates had departed. Respect.

[Rausch]

Per Jeff Rosen

That #Chiefs locker room was a morgue. Credit the players who stayed to talk about this debacle.

They just had their greatest fears broadcast nation wide.

If they can't compete, and we were never competitive today, with the Titans we are fucked...

[penbrook]

Houston was like the best cover LOLB last year. I think he could play inside if asked to- then move Ford into his place.

It's a stretch and probably won't happen though.

Or I know this might sound too far fetched. But move Berry up to ILB

[Rausch]

Houston was like the best cover LOLB last year. I think he could play inside if asked to- then move Ford into his place.

It's a stretch and probably won't happen though.

Not a smart idea to take one of your only dominating players and move him out of position...

[penbrook]

Not a smart idea to take one of your only dominating players and move him out of position...

Or sign Jonathan Vilma, Desmond Bishop, Nick Barnett, Pat Angerer. Just a few ILB available

[ping2000]

Looks like UPS is going to lose a couple of drivers this week. Welcome to the Chiefs!

[PHOG]

Not a smart idea to take one of your only dominating players and move him out of position...
So you're saying it will happen? :hmmm:

[penbrook]

Move Berry to ILB?

[ClevelandBronco]

...Jamaal Charles cited lost momentum with the missed FG...

Jamaal was at the game? Someone should have told Andy.

[Easy 6]

Thanks, I just spit beer all over myself laughing!

Do you blame today on the defense?

Of course not.

Once again they were hung out to dry by the offense, guys started trying too hard... and we get what we got.

I dont blame this on Sutton or the D at all.

[J Diddy]

Looks like UPS is going to lose a couple of drivers this week. Welcome to the Chiefs!

"Well, yes sir, here at UPS we are absolutely committed to customer service. However, I think you are taking 'what can brown do for me' a little out of context when you suggest we provide you with our drivers as injury replacements."

[Mr. Laz]

Retweeted by Terez A. Paylor
David J. Chao, MD ‏@ProFootballDoc 56m
DERRICK JOHNSON @KCChiefs LB with classic mechanism for Achilles tear. Surgery and IR. Saw a clear replay. Too bad.
San Diego, CA

[Iconic]

Not a smart idea to take one of your only dominating players and move him out of position...

Well it's either that or play a thumper as a 3 down ILB.

Most of the FA guys suck.

[Easy 6]

Retweeted by Terez A. Paylor
David J. Chao, MD ‏@ProFootballDoc 56m
DERRICK JOHNSON @KCChiefs LB with classic mechanism for Achilles tear. Surgery and IR. Saw a clear replay. Too bad.
San Diego, CA

A cursed, snakebitten franchise if ever one existed.

Best wishes DJ, atleast it happened week 1 so that you'll be 100% for 2015.

[penbrook]

Well it's either that or play a thumper as a 3 down ILB.

Most of the FA guys suck.

So Jonathan Vilma, Desmond bishop, nick Barnett, pat Angerer all suck?

[SAUTO]

So Jonathan Vilma, Desmond bishop, nick Barnett, pat Angerer all suck?

Vilma and bishop both have broken dicks...
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[ping2000]

Do you blame today on the defense?

Of course not.

Once again they were hung out to dry by the offense, guys started trying too hard... and we get what we got.

I dont blame this on Sutton or the D at all.


I laugh that you think Sutton can adapt or be creative.

[Ming the Merciless]

fucking sucks

I love DJ

One of the bright spots on a miserable fucking team is watching that guy captain the defense and fly around like super man

That right there just took us from maybe getting 6-7 wins to probably getting 2-3

Hopefully someone steps up but jesus what a long ugly season it will be without him

[J Diddy]

Not a big fan of Sutton.

Oh shit.

I think I just lost my homer wings.

snicker, snicker

giggle, giggle.

[Sully]

Houston was like the best cover LOLB last year. I think he could play inside if asked to- then move Ford into his place.

It's a stretch and probably won't happen though.
ILB and OLB are completely different skill sets. Its different body movement, angle, and reads. Other than both being classified as "linebacker," there is very little alike with them.

Think Kendrell Bell.

[J Diddy]

****ing sucks

I love DJ

One of the bright spots on a miserable ****ing team is watching that guy captain the defense and fly around like super man

That right there just took us from maybe getting 6-7 wins to probably getting 2-3

Hopefully someone steps up but jesus what a long ugly season it will be without him

The season depends on how they handle it. If they stick with what's his face Johnson then we're just giving up. If we go try to pick someone up with experience we might have hope.

[RealSNR]

isn't that what Dorsey is doing, blowing it up?

He just gave $45 million of guaranteed money to a 30-year old QB.

I usually expect my rebuilds to not do shit like that. The opposite, really.

[RealSNR]

Zombo was playing ILB in the preseason.

He's actually a guy I kind of like as an ILB. I think he could be serviceable.

[xztop123]

Too fluke ish to not be something trainer related... maybe they're being improperly taped

[Ming the Merciless]

ILB and OLB are completely different skill sets. Its different body movement, angle, and reads. Other than both being classified as "linebacker," there is very little alike with them.

Think Kendrell Bell.

from what (admittedly little) I know about it, that can depend on the scheme and wthether or not its a 3-4 or a 4-3

although i guess if it was a 4-3 then it would be a MLB and not an ILB

so yah youre probably right

but from what I understand sometimes OLB can be similar to MLB depending if it is a SAM or WILL and what the defense is running...

but I am assuming in a 3-4 you are 100% correct

[Chiefshrink]

There was always a gnawing feeling in my gut about something happening to one of our good vets, it turned out to be DJ... he's been so durable all these years, its almost like he was due.

Same here. Any stud LBSOF to draft next spring ??

[Chiefshrink]

The Chargers were missing their top 2 WRs and top 3 OLBs for most of last season, yet they still made the playoffs.

There's still hope...

Yes but they had an easy schedule like us last year. NOT with this year's schedule.

[Easy 6]

Same here. Any stud LBSOF to draft next spring ??

I'm no draftnik, best to go ask one of the college ball maniacs.

[Chiefshrink]

He's giving us good seasons over the years a solid player plus he isn't in the news for drunk driving or smoking the weed props to DJ.

Amen brother !!:thumb:

[Sully]

from what (admittedly little) I know about it, that can depend on the scheme and wthether or not its a 3-4 or a 4-3

although i guess if it was a 4-3 then it would be a MLB and not an ILB

so yah youre probably right

but from what I understand sometimes OLB can be similar to MLB depending if it is a SAM or WILL and what the defense is running...

but I am assuming in a 3-4 you are 100% correct
In a 4-3, they are obviously more similar, as the backers all (generally) play backed and stacked behind DL. In a 3-4, no. That's why, many times, you'll see programs at all levels who run 3-man fronts have a separate coach for ILBs and OLBs. I am currently coaching both spots, and its difficult.
I should've specified 3-4, but I figured it was obvious since the discussion was about the Chiefs and Justin Houston. I apologize.

[Rausch]

Zombo was playing ILB in the preseason.

He's actually a guy I kind of like as an ILB. I think he could be serviceable.

Now we finally disagree...

[OldSchool]

Same here. Any stud LBSOF to draft next spring ??

None that I saw. I like Shaq Thompson from Washington, but as a SS prospect who can drop in the box. He isn't strong enough to play ILB full time in the NFL.

[J Diddy]

Too fluke ish to not be something trainer related... maybe they're being improperly taped


Perhaps their maxipads are slipping out.

[RealSNR]

Now we finally disagree...

He can't be any worse than he is as an OLB.

I recognize that he's not ideal at all, and he's really just more of the same that we have with Mauga, JMJ, and that new douche we just signed off the waiver cuts. But I could see him working out okay if we need him.

[J Diddy]

He can't be any worse than he is as an OLB.

I bets hes better at bagging groceries. We should put him in the spot that he's most likely to succeed.

[Gadzooks]

Perhaps their maxipads are slipping out.

Maxipads have "wings". Tampons fall out.
It's glaringly obvious that you've never been with a woman.

[J Diddy]

Maxipads have "wings". Tampons fall out.
It's glaringly obvious that you've never been with a woman.

Glaringly. I wonder when I should tell my kids.

[Gadzooks]

Glaringly. I wonder when I should tell my kids.

Just messin' with ya. Probably a poor choice in timing.:)

[J Diddy]

Just messin' with ya. Probably a poor choice in timing.:)

So, wait. Are you saying that I shouldn't tell my kids?

[Rausch]

He can't be any worse than he is as an OLB.

I recognize that he's not ideal at all, and he's really just more of the same that we have with Mauga, JMJ, and that new douche we just signed off the waiver cuts. But I could see him working out okay if we need him.

Friends can disagree.

Even on the internets...

[Mr. Laz]

He just gave $45 million of guaranteed money to a 30-year old QB.

I usually expect my rebuilds to not do shit like that. The opposite, really.

he gave a billion to Bowe last year too

gave a RB a big contract this year

traded draft picks last year


none of that shit is what you do when you are about to rebuild


This is Dorsey's 2nd year as a GM and he's struggling

[Dylan]

I am so sorry to hear about DJ and DeVito – Awful news.