*****The Khalen Saunders Thread*****

[Dante84]

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[Skyy God]

WTF

[In58men]

Jones Clark and Saunders


BRICK FUCKING WALL

[Sassy Squatch]

Sold me on the backflip. I'm in.

[In58men]

WTF

Lol did you say this when we drafted Jones too?

[carcosa]

Never heard of him but he seems insanely athletic!

[L.A. Chieffan]

I'm cool with this

[raidersnumber1]

steal...i had him in my top 25

[smithandrew051]

No one should be surprised. Spags loves a deep rotation of big athletic freaks on the DL.

I’m a fan of this one.

[DRM08]

Very athletic big guy. I like it a lot.

[RunKC]

Damn dude is athletic as fuck

[Iconic]

Here's the thing with this pick. Saunders is a GOOD player. I'd compare him to someone you might happen to remember... Dontari Poe. But given what was on the board I'm really scratching my head. They had receivers, tight ends, and corners they left on the board for this guy. I just don't know if he was a need fit.

Still a VERY good pick in the long run. This guy has HOF potential as surprising as that may sound.

Overall I'm good with this pick. It's 100% BPA from what I can tell.

[Dante84]

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[siberian khatru]

“The Aaron Donald of the FCS”

[BigRedChief]

first thing they showed was him blowing up two different 1st round Offensive lineman drafted tonight . Then 324lbs and can do backflips? Sounds like a good rotation guy with Jones.

[Prison Bitch]

Our first FATTIE !!!!

[ChiTown]

Really digging this draft for the Chiefs. When you include Clark, this is a fucking homerun with the 1st 3 rounds

[Aspengc8]

bye bailey and xavier williams. Nnadi and Saunders wish you well.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">New Chiefs DI Khalen Saunders had the sixth-highest run-defense grade among interior D-linemen. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/SKvzeHDP29">pic.twitter.com/SKvzeHDP29</a></p>&mdash; Pro Football Focus (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/status/1121967162833371145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[MightyMouse]

talented player. High ceiling. BPA on their board over drafting for bigger position of need. With that said you are one injury way from this being a position of need so it’s not terrible.

[notorious]

Jesus he's light on his feet.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Absolutely!

[SAUTO]

first thing they showed was him blowing up two different 1st round Offensive lineman drafted tonight . Then 324lbs and can do backflips? Sounds like a good rotation guy with Jones.

I feel like I've seen this exact post somewhere...

[Loneiguana]

Sold me on the backflip. I'm in.

Same

[ghak99]

That's one mean side step, even when engaged.

[jonzie04]

Sold me on the backflip. I'm in.

Same ROFL Pretty insane for a guy that big.

[Hoover]

Kiper said he had him pegged as a mid 2nd rounder

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Nobody gonna run on us.

Only pass.

[ChiefsCountry]

Saw him play in high school against my local team
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/football/parkway-central-plays-complete-game-runs-past-camdenton/article_38af5c5c-4f17-11e3-a6ef-0019bb30f31a.html

[BigRedChief]

Our first FATTIE !!!!gymnastics background that can do backflips? Poe was a fat ass. This dude ain’t just a bunch of fat you need to push out the way to run on him.

[notorious]

Dude actually make plays in his highlight film, unlike the piece of shit we drafted in the 2nd round last year who's best highlight was falling on a fumble and smiling.

[Chris Meck]

Dude. our defensive line is going to kill people.

[Rain Man]

They mentioned that he had a kid and my first thought was, "Well, ****."

Never draft a player with a kid. It's just asking for trouble.

[BigRedChief]

Nobody gonna run on us.

Only pass.and we now have some real safeties back there.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Nobody gonna run on us.

Only pass.

[Danguardace]

Looking forward to Philip Lindsey hand off getting crushed by this new dline.

[New World Order]

NFLN showed him dominating Bradbury

He looks like a fucking animal

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Same

Ditto, freaky athleticism...

[notorious]

They mentioned that he had a kid and my first thought was, "Well, ****."

Never draft a player with a kid. It's just asking for trouble.

If he has a kid he's probably straight.

Less friction with our new WR.

[Bwana]

The guy is a beast, I love the pick.

[kcclone]

They mentioned that he had a kid and my first thought was, "Well, ****."

Never draft a player with a kid. It's just asking for trouble.



No. Never draft a player that punches kids (or pregnant chicks)

[Danguardace]

They mentioned that he had a kid and my first thought was, "Well, ****."

Never draft a player with a kid. It's just asking for trouble.

Check out his instagram... guy all about family life.

[bricks]

Not only is he athletic, dude plays nasty. I love the attitude.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

What if Jones plays DE?

[kcclone]

What if Jones plays DE?


I've always thought he could play the 5 or the 3 in the 4-3. Spaggs is gonna love him unless we can't pay him.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Dude. our defensive line is going to kill people.

Right?

This is one of those picks where right now you might say well what about CB? TE?

But when the season rolls around, if Jones or Nnadi have to miss any period of time, we’re going to be DAMN glad to have Saunders, I believe. The long term potential is through the roof.

[CasselGotPeedOn]

We're gonna have a package with this guy, Nnadi, Jones and Clark all rushing

:drool::drool:

[oldman]

If he can flatten a RB at the LOS, I'm in. If he can smash a pretty-boy QB, then that's just gravy.

[gonefishin53]

I'm shocked that Veach drafted a DT this high but I've loved this player since I watched him in Sr. Bowl practice. I know this sounds crazy, but I wonder if this could set up a Jones for Patrick Peterson trade.

[Chris Meck]

I'm shocked that Veach drafted a DT this high but I've loved this player since I watched him in Sr. Bowl practice. I know this sounds crazy, but I wonder if this could set up a Jones for Patrick Peterson trade.

Dude. No.:shake:

[MahomesKnows]

I'm shocked that Veach drafted a DT this high but I've loved this player since I watched him in Sr. Bowl practice. I know this sounds crazy, but I wonder if this could set up a Jones for Patrick Peterson trade.

I sure hope not. That would be a terrible trade.

[Aspengc8]

I'm shocked that Veach drafted a DT this high but I've loved this player since I watched him in Sr. Bowl practice. I know this sounds crazy, but I wonder if this could set up a Jones for Patrick Peterson trade.

lol you dont trade the second best DT in the league.

[Molitoth]

This dude seems like a beast!

[keg in kc]

Dude. No.:shake:Who needs Jones. 25 year old interior linemen with double-digit sack production are easy to find! Pshaw!

[Frazod]

I'd love to see him do that flip in the endzone after a sack/strip/fumble recovery/TD.

[BigRedChief]

I'm shocked that Veach drafted a DT this high but I've loved this player since I watched him in Sr. Bowl practice. I know this sounds crazy, but I wonder if this could set up a Jones for Patrick Peterson trade.

Dude. No.:shake:This!

[Best22]

Initial thoughts on our defense:

DLine: Strong
LB: Poor
S: Good
CB: Meh, needs more depth

Good work so far, Veach

[BigRedChief]

Nadi and Jones can’t play every snap. Great addition to the D.

[ArrowheadMagic]

Have to figure they have completed their assessment of defensive players currently on the roster. If they didnt feel CB was an issue, maybe we shouldnt? Or they arent done with trades or FA?

[BigRedChief]

Initial thoughts on our defense:

DLine: Strong
LB: Poor
S: Good
CB: Meh, needs more depth
Good work so far, VeachLet’s get Peterson and mark the defense rebuilt.

[Pitt Gorilla]

You'll notice NDSU "trying" to block this guy. I had to watch UNI "try" to block this guy. He's the real deal.

[New World Order]

You'll notice NDSU "trying" to block this guy. I had to watch UNI "try" to block this guy. He's the real deal.

They showed him manhandling Bradbury (who went 18th overall to Minny) at the Senior Bowl on NFLN.

[MVChiefFan]

Have to figure they have completed their assessment of defensive players currently on the roster. If they didnt feel CB was an issue, maybe we shouldnt? Or they arent done with trades or FA?

Honestly, Fuller, Ward, and Breeland isn’t horrible. With the Honey Badger and Thornhill, I’m feeling pretty good at safety. It’s our linebackers that I’m the most worried about.

[Jerok]

Honestly, Fuller, Ward, and Breeland isn’t horrible. With the Honey Badger and Thornhill, I’m feeling pretty good at safety. It’s our linebackers that I’m the most worried about.

And hopefully Sutton's scheming and telling them to hesitate was the problem and they will play much better under Spags.

[Easy 6]

Per the Athlon Sports draft magazine,

He’s gone viral with his backflips, showing that he is an NFL caliber athlete at 320 pounds. Saunders dominated FCS competition. Built like a wrecking ball, playing with excellent balance and the ability to battle through traffic. Burst at the snap is good, allowing him to get penetration as a one gap defender. Surprisingly fluid athlete with the lateral movement to cover multiple gaps and eat up blocks

A scrappy, upfield disruptor type... I like it

[Chris Meck]

Per the Athlon Sports draft magazine,

He’s gone viral with his backflips, showing that he is an NFL caliber athlete at 320 pounds. Saunders dominated FCS competition. Built like a wrecking ball, playing with excellent balance and the ability to battle through traffic. Burst at the snap is good, allowing him to get penetration as a one gap defender. Surprisingly fluid athlete with the lateral movement to cover multiple gaps and eat up blocks

A scrappy, upfield disruptor type... I like it

Warren Sapp. But bigger.

[wheeler08]

Honestly, Fuller, Ward, and Breeland isn’t horrible. With the Honey Badger and Thornhill, I’m feeling pretty good at safety. It’s our linebackers that I’m the most worried about.

Our LB core is aids

[rtmike]

Have to figure they have completed their assessment of defensive players currently on the roster. If they didnt feel CB was an issue, maybe we shouldnt? Or they arent done with trades or FA?

Kind of like last year, huh?
Amerson, ftw.

[Chris Meck]

Can you imagine the rush packages you can put together out of this d-line group?

Dude.

Saunders and Jones inside are going to destroy interior lines.

[neech]

Saw him play in high school against my local team


....and?

[Naptown Chief]

I can dig it

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Our D Like has to be one of the deepest in the league

Okafor, Ogbah, Jones, Clark, Nnadi, Saunders, Speaks

[Munson]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“That phone started ringing and my heart dropped down to my stomach.”<a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@khalenNOTkaylen</a> on the moment he was drafted <a href="https://t.co/VHyexYqp9a">pic.twitter.com/VHyexYqp9a</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1121985761962799104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

The Chiefs have been nails at third round picks. I expect nothing less from Saunders. Dude looks like he’s athletic enough to be our backup TE

[Warrick]

Warren Sapp v2.0

[Bump]

He had me at the backflip. 324 lbs doing back flips, hell ya.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Impressive...wow

[Simply Red]

Day 2 Grades (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2833317-nfl-draft-2019-round-2-3-grades-for-every-pick#slide1)

[Hoover]

one has to think we are going to attempt to spin players like Kpass and Speaks for a players

[-King-]

I'm shocked that Veach drafted a DT this high but I've loved this player since I watched him in Sr. Bowl practice. I know this sounds crazy, but I wonder if this could set up a Jones for Patrick Peterson trade.
I'd be all for that. Then trade Mahomes for Kittles for our TE2 and we'd be set.

[TwistedChief]

I'd be all for that. Then trade Mahomes for Kittles for our TE2 and we'd be set.

I like your creativity ROFL

[MVChiefFan]

Our D Like has to be one of the deepest in the league

Okafor, Ogbah, Jones, Clark, Nnadi, Saunders, Speaks

Not to mention Williams and Hamilton. I don’t know if they’ll even end up making the team, but good lord we’re stacked on the d-line!!!

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

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[BigRedChief]

Our LB core is aidsRome wasn’t built in a day.

[carcosa]

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He seems like a real sweetie!!!!!!!

BJ is a doughy dork tho

[In58men]

He seems like a real sweetie!!!!!!!

BJ is a doughy dork tho


BJ looks like a guy that tells wife “it’s a good thing we got here early” when people start showing up.

[RealSNR]

Kissel has been hanging out with Brooke Pryor. He's definitely gained weight

[Halfcan]

This dude seems like a beast!

I watched his highlights and he looks like a first rounder and does backflips.

I think the Chiefs are finally tired of teams running on them.

Bold pick. Our D line is looking freaking incredible and nasty.

[Simply Red]

Is it weird I'm most excited about this draft pick? I feel as long as this isn't a situation where the schools he played against put his skills on a pedestal (and I don't believe that to be the case, so much); then we have a real ****ing good defender here that we drafted.

[Simply Red]

He seems like a real sweetie!!!!!!!

BJ is a doughy dork tho


Oh yes! A thankful baby doll! I love him!

[Simply Red]

also when you can hook and swim move like that - I feel like that 6 foot height thing could be advantageous (to get underneath and penetrate) ... not sure.

[BryanBusby]

At first I was like wtf because he does not play corner, but this dude is gonna turn elite with Daly coaching him up.

[kccrow]

I really like Saunders as a player. I have no issues with that part of it. In fact, I thought he was the 7th best DT in this draft and the 6th best that I'd actually draft (Simmons off my board).

I just leave the day scratching my head that he was actually the selection. Not addressing CB bothers me with guys like Love and Oruwariye sitting there. Not addressing LB with Mack Wilson sitting there bothers me. I wasn't overly excited about KC trading up for another midget receiver and I thought Campbell was the better player at that position anyhow, so I guess the day just more or less left me in a state of shock.

[Dante84]

His tape is terrifying.

Chris Jones

This guy

Frank Clark

Fuck

[kccrow]

I certainly see situations where they put Jones at DE with Saunders and Nnadi in the middle and Clark at the other DE.

[Dante84]

Trying to think of a comparison. Is a poor man's Warren Sapp fair?

[The Franchise]

I certainly see situations where they put Jones at DE with Saunders and Nnadi in the middle and Clark at the other DE.

Holy hell

[Megatron96]

Where did this guy come from?

Looks like a better version of Jerry Ball for Chrissake.

Now we have a D-line that will put the brakes on Brady, people.

[In58men]

I certainly see situations where they put Jones at DE with Saunders and Nnadi in the middle and Clark at the other DE.

But how are we going to stop 1st round RB Josh Jacobs?!?!?

[redshirt32]

Reminds me of another DT the chiefs once had.
6 ft 314 Dan ......Somin or another Saleaumau yep thats it

[In58men]

Where did this guy come from?

Looks like a better version of Jerry Ball for Chrissake.

Now we have a D-line that will put the brakes on Brady, people.

Reminds me of Warren Sapp, but with more athleticism.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Spags fucking gets it!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“You&#39;re one of those big guys we’ve been looking at so I’m happy we got you.&quot; - DC Steve Spagnuolo<br><br>The moment <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@khalenNOTkaylen</a> got the call ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/Co8ODUH3Ji">pic.twitter.com/Co8ODUH3Ji</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1121997093873291264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Veach said he considered taking him at #63. Dude straight up abused Bradbury

[Buckweath]

Is he Nnadi but better?

[In58men]

Veach said he considered taking him at #63. Dude straight up abused Bradbury

I’m trying to find the abuse on Bradbury....help me!!!

[Pablo]

I kept watching his film and thinking "how the fuck did he get there so quickly"? Weak competition or not this dude is a freak. Just another cog in the rape machine that is our DL all of the sudden.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

The abuse was at the senior bowl. They showed a clip of it. I can’t find it ugh

[Megatron96]

Reminds me of Warren Sapp, but with more athleticism.

Definitely that hesitation swim move looks like Sapp. Jerry Ball was a better athlete though. I think anyway. Jerry could dunk. This guy's burst to the QB/RB is better than either Sapp or Ball, I think.

[Warrick]

The abuse was at the senior bowl. They showed a clip of it. I can’t find it ugh

https://youtu.be/1TwJGwaHr44

40 second mark?

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

https://youtu.be/1TwJGwaHr44

40 second mark?

No it was 1 on 1 OL vs DL drill

[Frosty]

The Seahawks's version of the 4-3 Under (https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/defense-101-understanding-how-the-seahawks-play/) has a position called the Big DE. They basically put three DTs out there along with a smaller pass rusher at LEO. During their Legion of Boom years, they had Alan Branch and Brandon Mebane at DT, Red Bryant at SDE and Chris Clemons and Bruce Irvin at LEO. Clark was frequently at LEO the last couple of years in the latest version of that defense.

I wonder is Spags is envision Jones as our version of the Big DE? Jones at SDE, Nnadi and Saunders at DT and Clark at LEO. I really didn't think DT was a need but this selection makes more sense with that view.

[neech]

I just leave the day scratching my head that he was actually the selection. Not addressing CB bothers me with guys like Love and Oruwariye sitting there. Not addressing LB with Mack Wilson sitting there bothers me. I wasn't overly excited about KC trading up for another midget receiver and I thought Campbell was the better player at that position anyhow, so I guess the day just more or less left me in a state of shock.

I was pondering those picks as well these are good points.

[BossChief]

I just hope this pick isn’t because they think they won’t be able to re-sign Jones.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

I just hope this pick isn’t because they think they won’t be able to re-sign Jones.

Mike Garafolo said a couple days ago that Jones will be re signed. His reps have been talking about negotiations with Veach for the past couple weeks. He will get around 20 mil a year

[Simply Red]

I just hope this pick isn’t because they think they won’t be able to re-sign Jones.

naw

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/theKINGDOM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#theKINGDOM</a>. ��⚪️ <a href="https://t.co/667eQeU76r">pic.twitter.com/667eQeU76r</a></p>&mdash; Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen/status/1122007670817533952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[New World Order]

Imagine Baltimore trying to run that goofy rushing offense against these big slabs of meat ROFL

[Skyy God]

The Seahawks's version of the 4-3 Under (https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/defense-101-understanding-how-the-seahawks-play/) has a position called the Big DE. They basically put three DTs out there along with a smaller pass rusher at LEO. During their Legion of Boom years, they had Alan Branch and Brandon Mebane at DT, Red Bryant at SDE and Chris Clemons and Bruce Irvin at LEO. Clark was frequently at LEO the last couple of years in the latest version of that defense.

I wonder is Spags is envision Jones as our version of the Big DE? Jones at SDE, Nnadi and Saunders at DT and Clark at LEO. I really didn't think DT was a need but this selection makes more sense with that view.

That’s a far more articulate version of my thoughts on the pick.

Really versatile front for both run and pass.

[Coochie liquor]

Daly is gonna love coaching this DL. Maybe we’ll finally get some real pressure on Brady.

[Chargem]

He's a great player and I love the pick. I usually cringe at "he's the next Aaron Donald" type comparisons but that swim/rip inside is very Donald like.

That being said, I think this guy makes no difference in beating Brady. Our pass rush last year was good and it couldn't touch Brady. Thornhill and Honey Badger are more important in beating Brady than our pass rushers are, watch this pre superbowl analysis of how you beat Brady to see what I mean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu9Jf6V2JwA

(if someone wants to embed that would be great, it never works for me)

[New World Order]

He's a great player and I love the pick. I usually cringe at "he's the next Aaron Donald" type comparisons but that swim/rip inside is very Donald like.

That being said, I think this guy makes no difference in beating Brady. Our pass rush last year was good and it couldn't touch Brady. Thornhill and Honey Badger are more important in beating Brady than our pass rushers are, watch this pre superbowl analysis of how you beat Brady to see what I mean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu9Jf6V2JwA

(if someone wants to embed that would be great, it never works for me)

It's going to make a difference when Michel tries to run through the A-gap

Runs up the middle, being unable to cover the middle of the field and failing to have a safety cover a TE is what killed us that game.

Our new scheme, linemen and safeties are going to help in all of those situations.

[Chargem]

It's going to make a difference when Michel tries to run through the A-gap

Runs up the middle, being unable to cover the middle of the field and failing to have a safety cover a TE is what killed us that game.

Our new scheme, linemen and safeties are going to help in all of those situations.

Not to be pedantic, but I said beating Brady, not beating the Patriots.

Clark instead of Ford, adding Okafor, moving to a 4-3, adding better run support from the safety position all make more of a difference to stopping the run game than Saunders will in my opinion. I'm not even sure how much of a run defense upgrade Saunders will be over a Sophmore Nnadi, so you only get any run defense benefit from Saunders when Jones is off the field.

[BigRedChief]

I certainly see situations where they put Jones at DE with Saunders and Nnadi in the middle and Clark at the other DE.Jones has been so good on the inside. Hate to fuck with something that's working but damn, now that you brought that up.... that sounds awesome.

[New World Order]

Not to be pedantic, but I said beating Brady, not beating the Patriots.

Clark instead of Ford, adding Okafor, moving to a 4-3, adding better run support from the safety position all make more of a difference to stopping the run game than Saunders will in my opinion. I'm not even sure how much of a run defense upgrade Saunders will be over a Sophmore Nnadi, so you only get any run defense benefit from Saunders when Jones is off the field.

I'm just stating how I think he can help us beat NE.

When teams like NE go to heavy formations, Spags likes to run 4-3 Under.

Frosty had this post earlier in this thread concerning the 4-3 Under:

The Seahawks's version of the 4-3 Under (https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/defense-101-understanding-how-the-seahawks-play/) has a position called the Big DE. They basically put three DTs out there along with a smaller pass rusher at LEO. During their Legion of Boom years, they had Alan Branch and Brandon Mebane at DT, Red Bryant at SDE and Chris Clemons and Bruce Irvin at LEO. Clark was frequently at LEO the last couple of years in the latest version of that defense.

I wonder is Spags is envision Jones as our version of the Big DE? Jones at SDE, Nnadi and Saunders at DT and Clark at LEO. I really didn't think DT was a need but this selection makes more sense with that view.

I don't know if he'll do something similar to Seattle, but I suppose it's very possible. If that's the case, Khalen would definitely contribute and be a big factor in our run defense.

[Tribal Warfare]

Ultimately, this indicates that Chris Jones will be playing more LE, and there will be more platooning to keep everyone fresh for the season to the playoffs.

[notorious]

Ultimately, this indicates that Chris Jones will be playing more LE, and there will be more platooning to keep everyone fresh for season to the playoffs.

You mean we aren’t going to run guys into the ground?

Fuck you Sutton.

[Three7s]

For those looking for the 1 on 1 OL vs DL drills. Also gives some nice analysis.

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[gblowfish]

As long as we stop giving up six yards per carry on first down rushing plays, I'm all for it. Guy reminds me of Dan Saleamua.

[Mecca]

Spagnuolo is going to sub way more than Sutton ever did and he loves to mix and match on the line.

Think after this draft Justin Hamilton and Dan Sorensen should be real nervous about their spots.

[notorious]

I am most excited about this pick. The guy has some scary lateral movement, and makes it look natural and fluid.

I could also crack granite with my Boomer Grigsby boner back in the day, so I will proceed with tempered optimism.

[Chargem]

Jones has been so good on the inside. Hate to fuck with something that's working but damn, now that you brought that up.... that sounds awesome.

No one is talking about changing Jones's position, just that you can move him around to mix up pressure. I just watched all of Jones, Ford and Houston's sacks of 2018 and Jones got 1 rushing from the edge, and then Ford got 2 and Houston got one where Jones was set up on the edge and they were inside against a guard so they already did it last year and now they just have more options.

[Chargem]

Spagnuolo is going to sub way more than Sutton ever did and he loves to mix and match on the line.

Think after this draft Justin Hamilton and Dan Sorensen should be real nervous about their spots.

I think Hamilton is probably safe as the 4th DT? Unless they see Speaks as a 50/50 inside/outside guy.

[Mecca]

I think Hamilton is probably safe as the 4th DT? Unless they see Speaks as a 50/50 inside/outside guy.

Well you have Jones, Nnadi, Saunders and probably Williams with Ogbah as a guy that could see time there.

Kpass is gonna be on the edge too...I think his natural athletic ability and size may keep him on the roster though.

[Coochie liquor]

Not to be pedantic, but I said beating Brady, not beating the Patriots.

Clark instead of Ford, adding Okafor, moving to a 4-3, adding better run support from the safety position all make more of a difference to stopping the run game than Saunders will in my opinion. I'm not even sure how much of a run defense upgrade Saunders will be over a Sophmore Nnadi, so you only get any run defense benefit from Saunders when Jones is off the field.

So having more rushers who can get penetration to rotate won’t help?

[Munson]

Check out some of Saunders' high school highlights. He played RB in addition to DT. This guy is athletic AF.

Start at 3:30 to see him as a RB.

<iframe src='//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/1772227/5721b2be0c5e6812247b29c2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen></iframe>

[jAZ]

Great catch there... It's like what would have happened is Nettis bulked up to play DT

[Chargem]

So having more rushers who can get penetration to rotate won’t help?

If you can't fool Brady with your scheme and mixing up your coverages on the back end no amount of rush is going to get to him, the ball is going to be out before anyone gets there.

[staylor26]

If you can't fool Brady with your scheme and mixing up your coverages on the back end no amount of rush is going to get to him, the ball is going to be out before anyone gets there.

Which is why along with Tyrann, we added another versatile safety in Thornhill.

[Chargem]

Which is why along with Tyrann, we added another versatile safety in Thornhill.

Completely agree, this is exactly the point I was making

[Coochie liquor]

If you can't fool Brady with your scheme and mixing up your coverages on the back end no amount of rush is going to get to him, the ball is going to be out before anyone gets there.

I’m pretty sure our DC was able to get pressure on Brady, with his line, which helped lead to a SB victory against a historic team. You need to be clicking everywhere to beat him. Getting the right pressure up the middle is very important.

[Chief Roundup]

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[tmax63]

The older Brady becomes the more statuesque he becomes. If Jones, Nnadi and Saunders can rotate and stay fresh and keep making Brady make his mind up in 0.8 seconds from the middle the more mistakes will be made. Also, when Spags was wrecking shit in NY didn't he have a killer d-line? Last question - Do you think Daly popped wood after getting both Clark and Saunders?

[Kyle DeLexus]

Check out some of Saunders' high school highlights. He played RB in addition to DT. This guy is athletic AF.

Start at 3:30 to see him as a RB.

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I wouldn't mind seeing this kid get the ball or block as a FB in goalline situations.

[Halfcan]

Hulk Bailey never had a highlight reel like this kid.

Reminds me of Warren Sapp.

[Supmarkus]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/beu74c4NDOU" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

He comes across such a likeable guy in this

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

I wouldn't mind seeing this kid get the ball or block as a FB in goalline situations.

I think Terez or someone brought it up saying this exact same thing. Jones will be jealous

[Halfcan]

Those RB's look like they are running into a wall. He does not give an inch, then drives them back every time.

Much different then what we have been seeing with the defense, yards after contact has been horrible.

[Halfcan]

He comes across such a likeable guy in this

I think we found a steal here. I just watched the 2nd video at the top of the thread. Wow, a lot of 1st rounders didn't have that many big plays.

Surprised he slipped so far - maybe the height thing? He is built like a fire plug.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

I think we found a steal here. I just watched the 2nd video at the top of the thread. Wow, a lot of 1st rounders didn't have that many big plays.

Surprised he slipped so far - maybe the height thing? He is built like a fire plug.

Came from a small school

[Kyle DeLexus]

I think Terez or someone brought it up saying this exact same thing. Jones will be jealous

Jones will be getting $20m/year and the last thing we'd need is for him to blow a knee on offense.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Jones will be getting $20m/year and the last thing we'd need is for him to blow a knee on offense.

Jones wants to play QB damn it!! Can’t be any worse then Kelce

[Megatron96]

I think we found a steal here. I just watched the 2nd video at the top of the thread. Wow, a lot of 1st rounders didn't have that many big plays.

Surprised he slipped so far - maybe the height thing? He is built like a fire plug.

Found this from Bleacher Report:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2824309-khalen-saunders-nfl-draft-2019-scouting-report-for-kansas-city-chiefs-pick

The fading thing might simply be a factor of diet; once in the program that might go away. Plus, in college I think he was a full-time starter, that won't be the case with the Chiefs. At least not this year.

That first step and lateral agility are both elite level, IMO. Haven't a guy his size on the Chiefs with that combination in a long, long time.

[tmax63]

Saunders FB, Kelce RB and Jones as QB. I see potential...….

[Tribal Warfare]

Found this from Bleacher Report:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2824309-khalen-saunders-nfl-draft-2019-scouting-report-for-kansas-city-chiefs-pick

The fading thing might simply be a factor of diet; once in the program that might go away. Plus, in college I think he was a full-time starter, that won't be the case with the Chiefs. At least not this year.

That first step and lateral agility are both elite level, IMO. Haven't a guy his size on the Chiefs with that combination in a long, long time.


The motherfucker must have alzheimers

[Megatron96]

The mother****er must have alzheimers

Just because I fucked your sister/mother/wife that one time I get tagged with that . . .

Actually, never mind, I'm watching the hockey game, I don't have time to banter with you. Carry on . . .

[Simplicity]

Check out some of Saunders' high school highlights. He played RB in addition to DT. This guy is athletic AF.

Start at 3:30 to see him as a RB.

<iframe src='//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/1772227/5721b2be0c5e6812247b29c2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen></iframe>

ummmm.... Did I just watch this dude have enough speed to break away from secondary players on some of those TDs? Oh my

[Munson]

ummmm.... Did I just watch this dude have enough speed to break away from secondary players on some of those TDs? Oh my

Yup. But keep in mind, this is from high school.

[ThaVirus]

I know this sounds crazy, but I wonder if this could set up a Jones for Patrick Peterson trade.

Wow.

This is literally the absolute worst suggestion I've ever seen on this board.. and Laz once wondered why we couldn't just plug Eric Berry in at OLB to replace Houston.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So happy that I found my new home. I am very humbled and thankful of how <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/theKingdom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#theKingdom</a> has accepted and supported me. I promise I will play my role in bringing the Lombardi trophy back to KC and it’s amazing fans. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYou?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYou</a> <a href="https://t.co/5zygTFaDKC">pic.twitter.com/5zygTFaDKC</a></p>&mdash; Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen/status/1122651554044108801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Saunders caught a TD and ran for a TD in college. His receiving TD was intraffic too at the goal line!!

[TwistedChief]

Saunders caught a TD and ran for a TD in college. His receiving TD was intraffic too at the goal line!!

The biggest problem in drafting him is that he’s going to take all the touchdowns that Chris Jones thought were his when Poe left.

[Hoover]

I love this kid!

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

The biggest problem in drafting him is that he’s going to take all the touchdowns that Chris Jones thought were his when Poe left.

His dream of playing QB may be over sadly :(

Wait Jones at QB in the wildcat. Saunders at FB. Run a 1 yard td Pass! Jones to Saunders!! Do it Reid!!

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> y’all have to get Khalen the ball. He is an animal in all aspects on the field <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@khalenNOTkaylen</a> <a href="https://t.co/61agjV1mkV">pic.twitter.com/61agjV1mkV</a></p>&mdash; Harley Whitehouse (@harleywhite52) <a href="https://twitter.com/harleywhite52/status/1122594275345125376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sounds like <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thekingdom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#thekingdom</a> has given me a new nickname.. “the wrecking ball..”<br><br>I like it����</p>&mdash; Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen/status/1122626404254932994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[TwistedChief]

His dream of playing QB may be over sadly :(

Wait Jones at QB in the wildcat. Saunders at FB. Run a 1 yard td Pass! Jones to Saunders!! Do it Reid!!

Hardman at QB. Jones at FB. Saunders in the slot.

Dream bigger, Mahomo.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Hardman at QB. Jones at FB. Saunders in the slot.

Dream bigger, Mahomo.

But Jones said it was his dream to play QB 😢

[Sassy Squatch]

Love how this dude seems to always be looking to smash someone.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

This dude is hurdling opposing DBs. I’ve seen it all. He will play some offense

[BossChief]

Jones needs to work on his techniques as a DE because Saunders should be on the field a ton.

Speaks/Okafor
Saunders/Williams
Nnadi/Hamilton
Clark/Ogbah

Coached up by Daly.

Could be in contention for best DL in football with some increased development.

[Redbled]

Jones needs to work on his techniques as a DE because Saunders should be on the field a ton.

Speaks/Okafor
Saunders/Williams
Nnadi/Hamilton
Clark/Ogbah

Coached up by Daly.

Could be in contention for best DL in football with some increased development.

Clark won't come out right so Ogbah just in case of injury? I'll be curious to see how much we rotate.

[tx4chiefs]

Backflip and those videos made me glad we picked him.

[kcclone]

Clark won't come out right so Ogbah just in case of injury? I'll be curious to see how much we rotate.


I think Spags loves rotating to keep DL fresh. I would think Clark and Jones rotate the least.

[Kyle DeLexus]

Backflip and those videos made me glad we picked him.

He needs to stop doing them now though. It can't be good on the knees for a guy his size.

[RunKC]

I can’t help but think this dude is going to ball out even as a rookie. The guy is so ****ing quick and he understands how to use his hands and his body to shed blocks.

He’s also in arguably the best possible place to succeed. He’s got great coaching and he’s surrounded by outstanding rushers.

Teams are going to be watching Clark on the outside already. Put this guy in the A gap next to Jones and it becomes very stressful for the interior of an OL. Jones pad level is high because he is so damn tall, so OL are watching his hands around their shoulder.

Now enter Saunders who has a low pad level since he’s 6 ft. That guy is going to get a ton of opportunities this year.

Call me a homer but I could see this guy getting 4 or 5 sacks as a rookie.

[Best22]

I can’t help but think this dude is going to ball out even as a rookie. The guy is so ****ing quick and he understands how to use his hands and his body to shed blocks.

He’s also in arguably the best possible place to succeed. He’s got great coaching and he’s surrounded by outstanding rushers.

Teams are going to be watching Clark on the outside already. Put this guy in the A gap next to Jones and it becomes very stressful for the interior of an OL. Jones pad level is high because he is so damn tall, so OL are watching his hands around their shoulder.

Now enter Saunders who has a low pad level since he’s 6 ft. That guy is going to get a ton of opportunities this year.

Call me a homer but I could see this guy getting 4 or 5 sacks as a rookie.

Yeah very exciting. I think this line will be a strength. Versatile group. I expect Nnadi to improve in year 2 especially with superior coaching.

[O.city]

Would be nice if he is out version of Grady Jarrett

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Saunders and Pringles for Donald?.../M4L

[New World Order]

This guy can do backflips over the defensive line for sacks!

[Renegade]

This guy can do backflips over the defensive line for sacks!

Love it. Instead of the "swim move" many DL use, we can invent the backflip move

[Chris Meck]

I think Spags loves rotating to keep DL fresh. I would think Clark and Jones rotate the least.

Yup.

And we'll see anyone and everyone everywhere on any given snap.

[chiefzilla1501]

This is gonna sound really weird, but this dude looks like he'd be fun as hell to hang out with. He kind of reminds me of Chris jones with all the happy energy. Between mahomes and kelce and Jones and honey Badger, it's kind of cool to see the Chiefs get some really fun personalities. Usually our superstars are super serious.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

So I kinda like this kid

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">....My QB is on the cover of madden... DATS COOL AF <a href="https://t.co/IAYJ3sUIP1">https://t.co/IAYJ3sUIP1</a></p>&mdash; Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen/status/1123311615162638336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[suzzer99]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This will be my last testimony.. but often times i see high school athletes stress over stars by their name. Complaining that they only have 1 or 2 stars. I just want to be the voice of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/0Star?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#0Star</a> gang. Many have tried to discourage me from my dream. DON’T EVER let THEM win. ���� <a href="https://t.co/lHxvdOffD1">pic.twitter.com/lHxvdOffD1</a></p>&mdash; Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen/status/1123398385309048832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2019</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I'm past like and on to falling in love

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Yep he’s my favorite draft pick

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I gotta get this man a jersey. Lol never seen anybody this excited for a draft pick in all my years✊��✊�� <a href="https://t.co/wcEqojI6LK">https://t.co/wcEqojI6LK</a></p>&mdash; Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen/status/1123394663967350786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[kcmaxwell]

If it turns out he gets that guy a jersey, I’m buying his.

[rtmike]

I think Terez or someone brought it up saying this exact same thing. Jones will be jealous


They showed him catching TD passes at the goal line.
It was a tuff throw and catch, lol.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can’t wait for Arrowhead to TURN ME UP!!!! LETS GOOOOOOOO <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHIEFSKINGDOM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHIEFSKINGDOM</a> <a href="https://t.co/KqOebsVZKU">https://t.co/KqOebsVZKU</a></p>&mdash; Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen/status/1123750790483591171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[KS Smitty]

Not specific to this thread but...if you want your childs name pronounced properly you should spell it so that you are able to say it properly from it's spelling.

[Simplicity]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I gotta get this man a jersey. Lol never seen anybody this excited for a draft pick in all my years✊��✊�� <a href="https://t.co/wcEqojI6LK">https://t.co/wcEqojI6LK</a></p>&mdash; Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen/status/1123394663967350786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That dude had no idea the Chiefs were even making a selection! :LOL:

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

I love this guy

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nobody: <br><br>Me: “CHIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEFFFFFFS” <a href="https://t.co/fR81uiPjaT">pic.twitter.com/fR81uiPjaT</a></p>&mdash; Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen/status/1124405055791214592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Tribal Warfare]

The legend of Khalen Saunders (http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/story/_/id/26553401/backflips-basketball-baby-legend-nfl-draft-prospect-khalen-saunders)

[tmax63]

That's a long but good read. Gives some insight.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Idk what they put in that queso cheese dip at <a href="https://twitter.com/LosCabosKC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LosCabosKC</a> but that stuff is DANGEROUS ������</p>&mdash; Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen/status/1125187980438712321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mecca]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Idk what they put in that queso cheese dip at <a href="https://twitter.com/LosCabosKC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LosCabosKC</a> but that stuff is DANGEROUS ������</p>&mdash; Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khalenNOTkaylen/status/1125187980438712321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hey Los Cabos is fucking great, not to far from where I live.

[CaliforniaChief]

He certainly "gets it" in terms of endearing himself to fans. But he's not acting, it's legit. I'm really rooting for this kid!

[Wilson8]

Signed - The Chiefs and third-round DT Khalen Saunders have agreed to terms: four-years, $3,673,180 with a $915,180 signing bonus.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/03/chiefs-sign-third-rounder-khalen-saunders/

[suzzer99]

Was he still participating in OTAs all this time?

[RealSNR]

Remember when Carl used to fuck around with our draft picks and they'd occasionally miss training camp?

Pepperidge Farm remembers

[ModSocks]

Remember when Carl used to fuck around with our draft picks and they'd occasionally miss training camp?

Pepperidge Farm remembers

That was well before the slotting system though. Not even Carl could fuck this up.

[Tribal Warfare]

Was he still participating in OTAs all this time?

Yes

[Pitt Gorilla]

That was well before the slotting system though. Not even Carl could **** this up.https://media3.giphy.com/media/EouEzI5bBR8uk/giphy.gif

[keg in kc]

Yeah. Carl could definitely fuck this up.

[jjchieffan]

For those with an Athletic subscription, there's a good piece on Saunders today.

[Halfcan]

This D line is going to be nasty!

[SAUTO]

For those with an Athletic subscription, there's a good piece on Saunders today.

I was coming here to post this.

[KChiefs1]

For those with an Athletic subscription, there's a good piece on Saunders today.



Thanks!

[Rain Man]

Meanwhile, the KC Star is vigorously investigating whether he ever said the word "b**bs" to a girl when he was in elementary school.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Meanwhile, the KC Star is vigorously investigating whether he ever said the word "b**bs" to a girl when he was in elementary school.

He did, but he was referencing the sports writers at the star, kk, and vahe.

[MahiMike]

He good?

[RealSNR]

So according to that Athletic article, we're gonna be seeing a return of Hungry Pig!

[KChiefs1]

So according to that Athletic article, we're gonna be seeing a return of Hungry Pig!


Agreed


In their first chat this spring, Saunders asked Fox to do him a favor. He wanted Fox to help tell the Chiefs’ coaching staff that he can still run the ball.

Fox did his best during the team’s offseason practices this summer, even though the specialists usually do their work on a separate field from the rest of the team. Fox explained to Dave Toub, the Chiefs’ special-teams guru, that Saunders could be a surprise option on a fake punt or fake field goal. Fox also shared stories of Saunders’ legendary exploits in high school — the moments when he stiff-armed a defender, hurdled another defender and then ran over another defender in the same play — with kicker Harrison Butker, long-snapper James Winchester and punter Dustin Colquitt.

A few times during the practices, Fox turned his head toward the Chiefs’ defense to see what Saunders was doing.

“He was so fun to watch,” Fox said. “I wish I could see him play running back again, honestly.”

[el borracho]

Is Khalen playing, yet? Can’t recall hearing a thing about him since preseason.

[Munson]

Is Khalen playing, yet? Can’t recall hearing a thing about him since preseason.

Hasn't been active for a single game yet.

Would've been nice to draft a CB or LB instead of a project DT.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Is Khalen playing, yet? Can’t recall hearing a thing about him since preseason.

He’s been inactive. Based on preseason, easy to see why. He appeared to have a long ways to go.

[RealSNR]

3rd round FCS player needs a redshirt year. Not too surprising.

At least we spent a 3rd rounder on him instead of a 2nd like we usually do. Small school workout warriors who take time to develop in the pros shouldn't be drafted in the 2nd round.

It's nice that Kpassagnon is finally contributing in some way to the team now, but it took too damn long. If Saunders takes that long to become a part of the rotation that we rely on, it's less of a big deal.

Hopefully he gets going next year.

[el borracho]

Hasn't been active for a single game yet.

Would've been nice to draft a CB or LB instead of a project DT.

I suspected as much, but can’t always tell watching in a bar. Hopefully Claiborne solves the CB issue, but, yeah, it would be nice to have another contributor on defense right now.

[KChiefs1]

Veach is not good at drafting DL.

[RealSNR]

Veach is not good at drafting DL.

Nnadi at least seems to get the job done more often than not. Again, when your defense is as consistently shitty as ours, it can occasionally be tough to figure out where the good players actually are, if there are any.

But at least he's a starter who has made at least a handful of nice plays in his career. More than you can say for the Veach DL guys who rarely see the field.

[OKchiefs]

Is there any hope this fucker can contribute at any point this season? Our defensive tackles fucking suck for the most part after Chris Jones, so it's not like there's much blocking him.

Kpass (on Dorsey's watch), Speaks, Nnadi, and now Saunders. Nnadi is the only major contributor so far, and he's still pretty meh. If these were all 4th or 5th round picks it would be understandable that they're raw and not ready to contribute. But year after year we keep taking these guys in the 2nd and 3rd round and getting almost nothing out of it. If Saunders can't get on the game day roster within another 2-3 weeks they might as well find a way to IR him instead of wasting a roster spot on another DL bust.

[In58men]

I miss Poe

[FlorentinePogen]

I miss Poe

The 2013 version of Poe was a BEAST. I remember that 2013 Titans game in Nashville, specifically - he, Houston and Hali were clutch as hell.

[Jerok]

Seems like he needs a year of practice and an offseason of strength training and conditioning.

I just hope the plan isn't to trade Chris Jones and use this guy in his place.

[kcclone]

Seems like he needs a year of practice and an offseason of strength training and conditioning.

I just hope the plan isn't to trade Chris Jones and use this guy in his place.


I hope that’s not the case too

[jettio]

Looks like his Senior Bowl Week was a lot better than his training camp and pre-season.

He may have been super-motivated for Senior Bowl with baby on the way and may not have stay focused after the draft.

Hope he gets its together and plays more like Nnadi.

[kcclone]

The fact that Mitchell Schwartz has more tackles than Saunders (even with Speaks out) is worrisome.

[tmax63]

There's a big learning curve when going from "a big fish in a small pond" to an "average fish in a big pond". He'll either work his ass off the next couple of years and make the show or he won't, just depends on his mental makeup. The tools are there.

[Oxford]

I hope that’s not the case too

If all Chris Jones wants to do is freelance (with the good and bad that comes with it), versus a lesser talent that plays sound defensive football...... which are you better off with?

[Halfcan]

Is there any hope this ****er can contribute at any point this season? Our defensive tackles ****ing suck for the most part after Chris Jones, so it's not like there's much blocking him.

Kpass (on Dorsey's watch), Speaks, Nnadi, and now Saunders. Nnadi is the only major contributor so far, and he's still pretty meh. If these were all 4th or 5th round picks it would be understandable that they're raw and not ready to contribute. But year after year we keep taking these guys in the 2nd and 3rd round and getting almost nothing out of it. If Saunders can't get on the game day roster within another 2-3 weeks they might as well find a way to IR him instead of wasting a roster spot on another DL bust.

Yet, people want to trade Jones and replace him in the draft. :rolleyes:

[lcarus]

If all Chris Jones wants to do is freelance (with the good and bad that comes with it), versus a lesser talent that plays sound defensive football...... which are you better off with?

You pay Chris Jones. D-linemen that can consistently dominate the LOS don't grow on trees. This is becoming more and more a passing league, and with our style of play, having a dominating interior pass rusher is worth paying for. We get up on teams early and then pin our ears back and attack on defense.

And in the meantime you do what you can to coach up any issues he has with run defense.

[RunKC]

Chiefs have been up by more than 14 points in 3 of 4 games.

Spags needs to start sprinkling this guy in when we’re up like that. The guy needs to get real experience. Even if it’s only 5-10 snaps

[chinaski]

I really hope it works out for this guy. He seems like a good person. Just started a family, wife and baby etc. I'll admit I was really high on him in the beginning. Still holding out hope.

[Tribal Warfare]

Chiefs have been up by more than 14 points in 3 of 4 games.

Spags needs to start sprinkling this guy in when we’re up like that. The guy needs to get real experience. Even if it’s only 5-10 snaps

Saunders being 326 and he should lean out anywhere between 305-315 with his body type

[Megatron96]

The fact that Mitchell Schwartz has more tackles than Saunders (even with Speaks out) is worrisome.

Seriously. The problems with the defense are now attributable to a rookie DL that hasn't been on the field yet in a game.

[dj56dt58]

Chiefs have been up by more than 14 points in 3 of 4 games.

Spags needs to start sprinkling this guy in when we’re up like that. The guy needs to get real experience. Even if it’s only 5-10 snaps

Tough to do when he’s inactive every week

[TimeForWasp]

He will back flip into the line up sooner or later.

[Tribal Warfare]

https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/22/how-has-rookie-dt-khalen-saunders-progressed-for-kansas-city-chiefs-this-offseason/

[JakeF]

The middle of our Dline has been terrible against the run. Jones and Williams have no gap discipline at all, they just want to rush the passer. I wonder if Williams is trying to do what Jones did last year, abandon the run defense trying to get a big contract by sacking the QB.

[RunKC]

Anything is better than Xavier Williams at this point. The guy is terrible at stopping the run and has no pass rush.

He was so bad against the run last week that he had two face masks penalties bc he fucked up his gap and had no other choice.

[Tribal Warfare]

Welp, next man up and hoping for a Jared Allen like rise but FFS it most likely won't happen

[sedated]

Welp, next man up and hoping for a Jared Allen like rise but FFS it most likely won't happen

Jared Allen was a beast from the moment he took the field. They drafted him in part because of his ability to long-snap. He was a starter at DE by the time his first preseason was over.

[Tribal Warfare]

Jared Allen was a beast from the moment he took the field. They drafted him in part because of his ability to long-snap. He was a starter at DE by the time his first preseason was over.

Vermeil said if he knew he'd be that dominant Jared would've beem drafted in the 1st and not the 4th. he originally replaced Vonnie Holliday due to injury.

[scho63]

That fat fuck got pushed around like a weakling on the beach in a Charles Atlas ad.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Looked like shit...

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Yeah he looked totally outmatched.

With Jones and Williams both assuredly out, we need to sign a DT.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Saunders doesn’t even look like he belongs out there. I’ve gotta very little faith in his future.

We need to sign probably 2 DTs if Jones and Williams are gonna both be out for multiple weeks.

[bobhill]

Have they said how long both guys will be out?

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Have you ever seen a worse NFL player? Honestly.

[Prison Bitch]

Have you ever seen a worse NFL player? Honestly.

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