*****The L'Jarius Sneed Thread*****

[Dante84]

More to come!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is everything �� <a href="https://t.co/hiohPTI0W9">pic.twitter.com/hiohPTI0W9</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1254120586294378496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs pop DB L&#39;Jarius Sneed at 4.138 -- my favorite sleeper CB<br><br>SPARQ: 98<br>Adj SPARQ: .81<br>RAS: 9.55<br>4.37 40, 41-inch vert, 10-11 broad<br><br>CB/S versatility, will level up back at CB... opposing QB rating of 61.8 on 153 targets with 50% completions on targets lined up as outside CB <a href="https://t.co/QA5L5Gs1K2">pic.twitter.com/QA5L5Gs1K2</a></p>&mdash; Thor Nystrom (@thorku) <a href="https://twitter.com/thorku/status/1254106063642652673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Skyy God]

First.

[banyon]

In

[Bwana]

Good value, daddy like!

[Red Dawg]

Second

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

Do the Sneed

[Jerok]

Bryce hall slipping, Sneed be pimpin

[Spott]

Nothing to sneed at.

[Kman34]

I feel the need.. the need for Sneed...

[staylor26]

Nailed this pick in my final mock! (And Gay)

https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=330799

Love it!

[TribalElder]

Oh

[Easy 6]

You can’t have too many DB’s, so it fills a Sneed

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Nailed this pick in my final mock! (And Gay)

https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=330799

Love it!

So Brett who do you have in mind with our last pick?

[thabear04]

Nice video he posted up.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_QhJbvhx_D/?igshid=hi10ftnp11u5

[smithandrew051]

I like this draft. Feels like we’ve hit a lot of needs without reaching too much. Nice work, Burt!

[Archie Bunker]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs pop DB L&#39;Jarius Sneed at 4.138 -- my favorite sleeper CB<br><br>SPARQ: 98<br>Adj SPARQ: .81<br>RAS: 9.55<br>4.37 40, 41-inch vert, 10-11 broad<br><br>CB/S versatility, will level up back at CB... opposing QB rating of 61.8 on 153 targets with 50% completions on targets lined up as outside CB <a href="https://t.co/QA5L5Gs1K2">pic.twitter.com/QA5L5Gs1K2</a></p>&mdash; Thor Nystrom (@thorku) <a href="https://twitter.com/thorku/status/1254106063642652673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[smithandrew051]

4.37 40 yard dash.

I try not to read too much into those, but that’s fast.

[KC Hawks]

Should be an awesome special teamer as well.

[Lickerman]

Sneedy Gonzales

[staylor26]

Veach is fucking KILLING it

[KCUnited]

Sneed more cowbell

[smithandrew051]

Veach is fucking KILLING it

The jig is up, Burt. We know it’s you.

[RunKC]

Wow this guy looks mice. Speed, versatility, ball skills and he’s a more than willing tackler.

I wanted a Kendall Fuller replacement and this dude fits that profile perfectly.

[Rasputin]

I feel the sneed

<img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/orZqmG1TOBI/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards: I feel the need...the need for speed ..."/>

The sneed for speed

[Skyy God]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chiefs pop DB L&#39;Jarius Sneed at 4.138 -- my favorite sleeper CB<br><br>SPARQ: 98<br>Adj SPARQ: .81<br>RAS: 9.55<br>4.37 40, 41-inch vert, 10-11 broad<br><br>CB/S versatility, will level up back at CB... opposing QB rating of 61.8 on 153 targets with 50% completions on targets lined up as outside CB <a href="https://t.co/QA5L5Gs1K2">pic.twitter.com/QA5L5Gs1K2</a></p>&mdash; Thor Nystrom (@thorku) <a href="https://twitter.com/thorku/status/1254106063642652673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Damn good SPARQ.

[Dante84]

Veach LOVES the broad jump.

FUCKING LOVES IT.

[tk13]

Everyone talks about his 40 time, but he was also top ten in vertical jump and broad jump. Definitely a very athletic DB they're going to try and coach up.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

What’s the knock on the guy? Has all the measurables, has been productive. School size? Technique?

[Archie Bunker]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Even though Bryce Hall is a better player, L&#39;Jarius Sneed was the 100th player on my board one of &quot;my guys&quot;. Played the LSU guys tough in 2018 as a corner. I think he def needs to move back to corner. Traits and athleticism there are crazy though</p>&mdash; Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) <a href="https://twitter.com/LedyardNFLDraft/status/1254105523106058240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mama Hip Rockets]

What do you think is the plan with this guy? CB? Backup safety? Just a special teamer?

[Archie Bunker]

He seems to have everything. This draft overall has been one of my favorites.

[staylor26]

What’s the knock on the guy? Has all the measurables, has been productive. School size? Technique?

The move to safety fucked him IMO

[smithandrew051]

What do you think is the plan with this guy? CB? Backup safety? Just a special teamer?

2021 Super Bowl Champ is my bet

[OKchiefs]

What’s the knock on the guy? Has all the measurables, has been productive. School size? Technique?

I read he's tight in the hips, not sure how big of a deal that is?

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">L&#39;Jarius Sneed when asked if he&#39;s comfortable at safety or cornerback. &quot;I feel like I&#39;m more natural at cornerback.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a></p>&mdash; Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/1254108464533684230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Rasputin]

What do you think is the plan with this guy? CB? Backup safety? Just a special teamer?

I think the plan is to win another or more Super Bowls is the plan.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No surprise as a Louisiana guy, L&#39;Jarius Sneed is looking forward to playing with Tyrann Mathieu. Admires the way he plays and is looking forward to learning from him.</p>&mdash; Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattderrick/status/1254109111702167558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[kcclone]

I read he's tight in the hips, not sure how big of a deal that is?

Tight in the hips is not good for a DB that has to go from back peddling to running with wideouts (and changing direction).

But who knows what they based that on.

[Warrick]

Damn, I love this pick too! Veach and crew really did their homework in this draft thus far.

[Chief Northman]

I’m not hating on this pick, but somebody please explain to me why Amik Robertson was not picked instead of Sneed? They are on the same team and Robertson was far more productive than Sneed. Yes I get that he is small, but he still would fit a position of need especially if they are talking Sneed moving to corner, albeit, probably the outside corner deployment.

Is this a matter of Robertson not measuring up to some of the baseline requirements for Spags? Because production wise it is not that close between these two players. Robertson had a lot more tackles over the past three years, along with interceptions and pass breakups.

Flame away.

[okiedokieokoye]

He's going to love Snead's BBQ

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

They say he’s grabby and clingy. That can be coached. Hips are a problem and he needs to
Break down in space as a tackler

[Megatron96]

Like this pick, in terms of measurables. 6 ft, speed, vertical length. From the little clip they showed he plays physical, and has the size to play a little safety if necessary.

We might be looking at a CB1 or CB2 of the future here.

[Bwana]

What do you think is the plan with this guy? CB? Backup safety? Just a special teamer?


CB

[staylor26]

I’m not hating on this pick, but somebody please explain to me why Amik Robertson was not picked instead of Sneed? They are on the same team and Robertson was far more productive than Sneed. Yes I get that he is small, but he still would fit a position of need especially if they are talking Sneed moving to corner, albeit, probably the outside corner deployment.

Is this a matter of Robertson not measuring up to some of the baseline requirements for Spags? Because production wise it is not that close between these two players. Robertson had a lot more tackles over the past three years, along with interceptions and pass breakups.

Flame away.

This is VERY simple.

One guy can play on the outside, while the other can’t.

[Archie Bunker]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Love the L&#39;Jarius Sneed pick for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a>. can play both CB and S, but better at CB.<br>Length, versatility and athleticism...<br><br>He is the top athlete at his position in the 2020 Athletic Matrix <a href="https://t.co/KoTf4dqTSF">pic.twitter.com/KoTf4dqTSF</a></p>&mdash; Ryan - Rogue Analytics | RGR Football (@RyanTracyNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanTracyNFL/status/1254110676341022725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mecca]

That's it, Robertson at the NFL level is a slot dude.

[siberian khatru]

I’m not hating on this pick, but somebody please explain to me why Amik Robertson was not picked instead of Sneed? They are on the same team and Robertson was far more productive than Sneed. Yes I get that he is small, but he still would fit a position of need especially if they are talking Sneed moving to corner, albeit, probably the outside corner deployment.

Is this a matter of Robertson not measuring up to some of the baseline requirements for Spags? Because production wise it is not that close between these two players. Robertson had a lot more tackles over the past three years, along with interceptions and pass breakups.

Flame away.

Reggie Ragland

[Chief Northman]

This is VERY simple.

One guy can play on the outside, while the other can’t.

That’s what I’m hoping it boils down to. But this also speaks to need/fit, instead of best player available...

[Skyy God]

I’m not hating on this pick, but somebody please explain to me why Amik Robertson was not picked instead of Sneed? They are on the same team and Robertson was far more productive than Sneed. Yes I get that he is small, but he still would fit a position of need especially if they are talking Sneed moving to corner, albeit, probably the outside corner deployment.

Is this a matter of Robertson not measuring up to some of the baseline requirements for Spags? Because production wise it is not that close between these two players. Robertson had a lot more tackles over the past three years, along with interceptions and pass breakups.

Flame away.

Spags doesn’t like small corners.

[Chief Northman]

Spags doesn’t like small corners.

On the outside. He lines up honey badger on the slot often. He’s not big at all.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

What do you think is the plan with this guy? CB? Backup safety? Just a special teamer?

First off, we need secondary depth. Sneed is a phenomenal athlete and I have a strong feeling they're gonna give him a hard look at gunner on ST's. We signed that blazer from the NYG and pairing him up with Sneed on the opposite side may give us the fastest tandem in the NFL.

[staylor26]

On the outside. He lines up honey badger on the slot often. He’s not big at all.

It’s all about versatility though.

Sneed can play outside or S.

Robertson is strictly a NB.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Matt Miller gave this pick an A-

[Skyy God]

On the outside. He lines up honey badger on the slot often. He’s not big at all.

I did leave that word out, yes.

[Skyy God]

Matt Miller gave this pick an A-

Chiefs are murdering this draft.

I don’t know how to react, quite frankly.

[VAChief]

I’m not hating on this pick, but somebody please explain to me why Amik Robertson was not picked instead of Sneed? They are on the same team and Robertson was far more productive than Sneed. Yes I get that he is small, but he still would fit a position of need especially if they are talking Sneed moving to corner, albeit, probably the outside corner deployment.

Is this a matter of Robertson not measuring up to some of the baseline requirements for Spags? Because production wise it is not that close between these two players. Robertson had a lot more tackles over the past three years, along with interceptions and pass breakups.

Flame away.

Fits the versatile profile they prefer. Can be moved around and not limited where you put him.

[Warrick]

That’s what I’m hoping it boils down to. But this also speaks to need/fit, instead of best player available...

Robertson also has injury concerns, on top of what a few people already pointed out.

[DaneMcCloud]

I’m not hating on this pick, but somebody please explain to me why Amik Robertson was not picked instead of Sneed?

I am not a fan of short DB's, at all, especially considering all of the 1st place teams the Chiefs play each and every year, along with division rivals.

Seeing shorter CB's getting eaten alive by the likes of Mike Evans, Mike Williams and others is aggravating as hell.

This guy's measurables are off the charts and if the Chiefs feels he's coachable, then they certainly deserve the benefit of the doubt because if they're right, he'll be much more valuable in the end than 5'8 Robertson.

[Dante84]

oof... I got teary-eyed

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is everything �� <a href="https://t.co/hiohPTI0W9">pic.twitter.com/hiohPTI0W9</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1254120586294378496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[crazycoffey]

Chiefs are murdering this draft.

I don’t know how to react, quite frankly.

I don’t know if it’s the abused fan of yesteryear in me, but I’m worried this draft is “too good to be true”. On paper, it’s working and I can’t wait to see it hopefully transition to years of good play on the field.

[Fansy the Famous Bard]

oof... I got teary-eyed

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is everything �� <a href="https://t.co/X9LbPumSDO">pic.twitter.com/X9LbPumSDO</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1254117149217443840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Page does not exist.

[Mecca]

I don’t know if it’s the abused fan of yesteryear in me, but I’m worried this draft is “too good to be true”. On paper, it’s working and I can’t wait to see it hopefully transition to years of good play on the field.

We've been a top 5 drafting team since Reid got here.

[Hammock Parties]

A 6-1 corner who runs 4.37?

Holy fuck.

[MahomesMagic]

I’m not hating on this pick, but somebody please explain to me why Amik Robertson was not picked instead of Sneed? They are on the same team and Robertson was far more productive than Sneed. Yes I get that he is small, but he still would fit a position of need especially if they are talking Sneed moving to corner, albeit, probably the outside corner deployment.

Is this a matter of Robertson not measuring up to some of the baseline requirements for Spags? Because production wise it is not that close between these two players. Robertson had a lot more tackles over the past three years, along with interceptions and pass breakups.

Flame away.

They were looking for Spags boundary corner and they locked in. I think Amik was a steal for Raiders but we wanted a Breeland replacement possibility.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

QB controversy in BUF?

[Buckweath]

We've been a top 5 drafting team since Reid got here.

Easily.

[Coach]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Andy Reid confirms that the Chiefs will play Sneed at corner. Fantastic decision. He&#39;s better there. We had him late day three as a safety. <a href="https://t.co/KNC8cmY0BB">https://t.co/KNC8cmY0BB</a></p>&mdash; Kent Swanson (@kent_swanson) <a href="https://twitter.com/kent_swanson/status/1254123695720796165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[patteeu]

QB controversy in BUF?

Because of a guy they took in the 5th round? I doubt it. Josh Allen would really have to look bad for a controversy to erupt.

[ChiefsCountry]

We've been a top 5 drafting team since Reid got here.

Like the Ravens, they don't over think it and try to think they are smarter than everyone.

[Megatron96]

A 6-1 corner who runs 4.37?

Holy ****.

Yeah, isn't it great?:drool:

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Because of a guy they took in the 5th round? I doubt it. Josh Allen would really have to look bad for a controversy to erupt.

All I know is he's not looked all that great LMAO
But I agree with you.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

Lotta Bill's fans crowning Fromm on Twitter. I saw that coming. Allen as accuracy issues and struggles to go through his reads.

[okiedokieokoye]

Jake Fromm State Farm?

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Reid says he’s a CB

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">L&#39;Jarius is ready to eat! <a href="https://t.co/f5dRKEsgx1">pic.twitter.com/f5dRKEsgx1</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1254122832323321856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Dante84]

Page does not exist.

Updated in OP


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is everything 😭 <a href="https://t.co/hiohPTI0W9">pic.twitter.com/hiohPTI0W9</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1254120586294378496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[crazycoffey]

We've been a top 5 drafting team since Reid got here.

I believe I prefaced my opinion that I know it’s battered fan syndrome. I’m still leery I’ve been dreaming the last 3-5 years.....

[MahomesMagic]

QB controversy in BUF?

McDermott looking for the next Nate Peterman.

[TLO]

I must say.

[TLO]

And I hate to do it...

[TLO]

He has World Class Sneed.

[TimeForWasp]

Best player available? or did we draft for sneed?


A good DB can sneed up you you.

[BWillie]

If Sneed is any good, it's because Louisana Tech's defensive coordinator is an idiot. Not sure why you would move a guy from CB to Safety, if he was better at CB.

I just don't quite understand why I college coach would do that. Was there some really crazy injury bug at Safety for them?

[staylor26]

If Sneed is any good, it's because Louisana Tech's defensive coordinator is an idiot. Not sure why you would move a guy from CB to Safety, if he was better at CB.

I just don't quite understand why I college coach would do that. Was there some really crazy injury bug at Safety for them?

They had 2 really good corners and probably no safeties.

His 2018 tape at corner along with his combine workout is why he got drafted in the 4th.

[DaneMcCloud]

If Sneed is any good, it's because Louisana Tech's defensive coordinator is an idiot

Yeah, Bob Diaco, who previously coached at Virginia, Cincinnati, Notre Dame, UConn, Nebraska and Oklahoma before accepting the DC job at Louisana Tech and was hired by Purdue in January to become their new DC, is an idiot.

Who would trust a coach with such a shitty resume, amirite, BeauWillie007?

[The Franchise]

I didn’t know that Diaco was their DC. He was there the year we made it to the NC game.

[staylor26]

I just realized Jaylon Ferguson was there in 2018 when Sneed was playing corner.

Guess I’ll be watching all of the Ferguson 2018 tape I could find tonight!

[DaneMcCloud]

I didn’t know that Diaco was their DC. He was there the year we made it to the NC game.

He's been a long time coach that's worked his way up the ladder from a Linebacker coach to a Big Ten LB/DC.

Those are generally the most successful guys, IMO, because they've had to hustle for years at low level gigs so when they "make it", they're usually pretty damn good coaches.

[Dante84]

Man, watching this guy play.... he could be really, really good.

His length, speed, hands and willingness to tackle all stand out.

[New World Order]

We'll be able to move a lot of guys around. We basically have 3 guys (HB, Thornhill and Sneed) who can play the safety and slot corner positions.

We're going to have a lot of versatility in our secondary.

[KChiefs1]

Love this pick.

[BWillie]

Yeah, Bob Diaco, who previously coached at Virginia, Cincinnati, Notre Dame, UConn, Nebraska and Oklahoma before accepting the DC job at Louisana Tech and was hired by Purdue in January to become their new DC, is an idiot.

Who would trust a coach with such a shitty resume, amirite, BeauWillie007?

One of the two is true.

If he's a better CB than S - he shouldn't have been moved to safety. This would mean that the defensive coordinator made a mistake.

If he's a better S than CB, then the Chiefs are wrong to want him as a CB.

[DaneMcCloud]

One of the two is true.

False

If he's a better CB than S - he shouldn't have been moved to safety. This would mean that the defensive coordinator made a mistake.


Again, wrong.

Teams have issues with scholarship players all the time. Players are often asked to move to other position because it's what the team needs, not the individual player.

Louisiana Tech went 10-3 and won their bowl game, so to say the DC made a "mistake" is completely unfounded.

[Megatron96]

False



Again, wrong.

Teams have issues with scholarship players all the time. Players are often asked to move to other position because it's what the team needs, not the individual player.

This. In college you play the position you're asked to play.

It should be noted that the kid said that he's more comfortable at CB, and some of the analysts last night also said he was better at CB than S. But that he had the ability to play both.

[BWillie]

False



Again, wrong.

Teams have issues with scholarship players all the time. Players are often asked to move to other position because it's what the team needs, not the individual player.

Louisiana Tech went 10-3 and won their bowl game, so to say the DC made a "mistake" is completely unfounded.

What if I told you, that you can make a mistake and still win and go 10-3

We won the Super Bowl last year. I'm sure we made SOME mistakes at certain points. It happens all the time everywhere.

[DaneMcCloud]

What if I told you, that you can make a mistake and still win and go 10-3

We won the Super Bowl last year. I'm sure we made SOME mistakes at certain points. It happens all the time everywhere.

:facepalm:

Good grief, you're dense.

[Chiefshrink]

The move to safety ****ed him IMO

because he is not a head hunter. If you play safety you MUST LOVE CONTACT. Sneed is a pure cover guy IMHO.

[staylor26]

Here is our most underrated pick playing corner against Chase/Burrow and that LSU offense in 2018:

https://youtu.be/CayH2gRhVh0

Side note: a certain somebody in that LSU offense jumps off the screen a couple times :)

This kid looks like a steal. He can mirror WR’s very well, has good feet, and he’s a willing tackler.

If anybody wants to see any more of his film at corner just look up Jaylon Ferguson’s 2018 games on YT. There are like 2-3 of them.

[YontsRBake]

Absolutely loved the rest of our draft. Not a huge fan of this pick though, he just seems like the same as Watts to me.

Either way though I trust Veach and I’m sure I’m wrong.

[farmerchief]

We'll be able to move a lot of guys around. We basically have 3 guys (HB, Thornhill and Sneed) who can play the safety and slot corner positions.

We're going to have a lot of versatility in our secondary.Quite true, quite true. Exactly the reason I wouldnt have been surprised to see the Chiefs draft one of the Utah safties, as I believe they both had past CB experience.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Absolutely loved the rest of our draft. Not a huge fan of this pick though, he just seems like the same as Watts to me.

Either way though I trust Veach and I’m sure I’m wrong.

Watts ran a 4.64

Sneed ran a 4.37

Be better

[staylor26]

Watts ran a 4.64

Sneed ran a 4.37

Be better

Not to mention Watts is a safety and Sneed was drafted to play CB.

[O.city]

They’re pretty high on this dude

Would be a nice if he hit and was really good

[staylor26]

They’re pretty high on this dude

Would be a nice if he hit and was really good

What makes you say that?

[tyecopeland]

One of the two is true.

If he's a better CB than S - he shouldn't have been moved to safety. This would mean that the defensive coordinator made a mistake.

If he's a better S than CB, then the Chiefs are wrong to want him as a CB.

Here I am again agreeing with dane.

He must have been the best safety they had. And more versatile than the other cbs. If you have other cbs that are good/decent there but cant play safety worth a shit and you have this guy who can, you move him and it makes your team better. Doesnt mean the coordinator made a mistake, just means they under recruited the safety position or had injuries that they couldn't account for.

Take fuller for example. I think he was a capable corner but his versatility allowed him to move to safety when thornhill went down. The redskins are putting him back at cb. They aren't wrong to do that and we werent idiots for moving him to safety.

[FAX]

L'Jarius ... if you're reading this, here's a tip; don't refer to your head coach as "Dawg".

FAX

[Kiimo]

Agreeing with Dane shouldn't be something hard to admit he's right more often than not.

[staylor26]

Give this guy a year behind Breeland and you could potentially have an upgrade when he walks next year:

https://mobile.twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1251850666252926976
https://mobile.twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1248273127206981632
https://mobile.twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1254947885319360514

[duncan_idaho]

I love hunting for guys like this... find CBs with the size/speed/athletic ability and then try to coach them up.

It's the best way to land an elite CB when you're picking outside the top 5/10, other than a trade.

[OKchiefs]

I love hunting for guys like this... find CBs with the size/speed/athletic ability and then try to coach them up.

It's the best way to land an elite CB when you're picking outside the top 5/10, other than a trade.

I'm still not pleased with us continually waiting so late in the draft (or not at all) to draft a corner, but at least we added some promising bodies at the position. With expanded rosters this year perhaps we can carry 6 corners on the roster. Between Sneed and Keyes in the draft and Davis and Hill in UDFA I think we added some good competition for the bottom 2-3 roster spots at cornerback, and hopefully we can sneak some of those that don't make the cut on the practice squad. Give them a year to hopefully develop and improve behind Ward/Breeland/Fenton and hopefully 1-2 of them step up to some degree. How much they step up will determine whether corner is a day 1 or a day 2-3 need again next year.

[CaliforniaChief]

I love the pick. I also love the idea of Thornhill coming back alongside Mathieu. I'm also happy Breeland is back.

[redfan]

I don't think it's hilarious the Chiefs drafted L'Jarius,
I'm seriously pleased the Chiefs had him seized.
Coach Reid saw the need, did the deed, and drafted this speedy Sneed.
He's one more reason the Chiefs dominate this season.

[duncan_idaho]

I'm still not pleased with us continually waiting so late in the draft (or not at all) to draft a corner, but at least we added some promising bodies at the position. With expanded rosters this year perhaps we can carry 6 corners on the roster. Between Sneed and Keyes in the draft and Davis and Hill in UDFA I think we added some good competition for the bottom 2-3 roster spots at cornerback, and hopefully we can sneak some of those that don't make the cut on the practice squad. Give them a year to hopefully develop and improve behind Ward/Breeland/Fenton and hopefully 1-2 of them step up to some degree. How much they step up will determine whether corner is a day 1 or a day 2-3 need again next year.

As long as they adequately fill the position, I don't really care how they're acquiring guys.

If there's a guy they think is worth snagging with an early pick? Gobble him up. If there are four-five guys with the athletic profile who just need coaching them can bring in, and are confident they can get 1-2 to be good players, that works, too.

They aren't afraid to be creative and outside the box here, and that's the important part.

What's exciting about Sneed is the athletic profile is that of an elite corner. Same with a few other of these guys. If you aren't in position to just DRAFT an elite guy, you have to try to trade for them, sign them as a FA, or develop them.

If you're trying to develop, have to have the raw clay to start with...

[Imon Yourside]

This guy will be the next Albert Lewis, without the faider thing at the end.

[Megatron96]

What's interesting to me is that Spags specifically wanted this guy. There's something about Sneed that Spags really liked over many of the CBs that were picked earlier. I'm guessing that Sneed has a pretty high football IQ. Spags likes smart guys. Plus, Sneed is a prototypical Spags corner.

[CoMoChief]

damn I keep thinking about the K&P East/West Bowl Game skit, when they make fun of all of those black names, then the last dude's like Jon Smith, punter ROFL

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Thornhill, Snead and Honey Badger are going to pick off Carr 25 times trying to throw to Ruggs. It's going to be great.

[staylor26]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1255499203037532160
https://mobile.twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1255506607632515077

[staylor26]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1255695701310349318
https://mobile.twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1255688032516218882

[ChiefsFanatic]

I'm still not pleased with us continually waiting so late in the draft (or not at all) to draft a corner, but at least we added some promising bodies at the position. With expanded rosters this year perhaps we can carry 6 corners on the roster. Between Sneed and Keyes in the draft and Davis and Hill in UDFA I think we added some good competition for the bottom 2-3 roster spots at cornerback, and hopefully we can sneak some of those that don't make the cut on the practice squad. Give them a year to hopefully develop and improve behind Ward/Breeland/Fenton and hopefully 1-2 of them step up to some degree. How much they step up will determine whether corner is a day 1 or a day 2-3 need again next year.I see Sneed taking Fenton's defensive snaps. I know a lot of people here like Fenton, but I just don't see the potential. Fenton is sub 6 foot, has 30 inch arms, and ran a 4.5.

While that's not slow, or super short, his whole game says slot nickel corner. But, with Ward, Breeland, Sneed, Thornhill, and HB in the nickel, they can all play the slot, or all play outside, or switch and cover all sorts of ground in zone. BoPete Keyes is also taller, and longer than Fenton.

They are all faster than Fenton, except for HB, but he makes up for that with film study. That group just offers so much versatility, and I think that's exactly why Spags identified them as targets for Veach.

Sent from my GM1915 using Tapatalk

[staylor26]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1256209522164748289
https://mobile.twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1255852545362313220
https://mobile.twitter.com/ChiefinCarolina/status/1255831835692675079

[RunKC]

If this kid played for any SEC team he likely goes in rd 2 based off of namesake and measurables/athleticism alone.

I don’t see any major disparity between Sneed and a player like Trevon Diggs, which is probably why we liked him so much

[staylor26]

If this kid played for any SEC team he likely goes in rd 2 based off of namesake and measurables/athleticism alone.

I don’t see any major disparity between Sneed and a player like Trevon Diggs, which is probably why we liked him so much

It was 2018, but dude looked better than most of those SEC corners did covering Chase.

[staylor26]

Listened to the Stick to Football podcast AFCW draft review (Matt Miller, Conner Rogers, and Melo who’s a Chief fan) and they all have the Chiefs a C.

Their biggest reason? “They didn’t get a corner”.

This isn’t just them either. I’m seeing this from Chiefs fans and all over the the media.

Sneed would’ve been a day 2 pick if he played CB in 2019. His measurables are off the charts and his 2018 tape playing corner was really good.

I don’t think Veach was lying when he said that Sneed was their #1 player going into day 3. It makes a ton of sense considering the need and the fit.

He’s out here playing 3D chess saying fuck your “no RB in the 1st” rules while still getting a corner with legit CB1 upside and the draft community doesn’t even know it.

[Kiimo]

It's not even national draft community, it is Chiefs fans. Just laziness all around.

"Chiefs didn't get a corner to replace their starting corner they lost to Washington"

like, both statements false.

[KChiefs1]

https://youtu.be/0Y9KGqv5Ywk

[KChiefs1]

https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/gm-report/kansas-city-chiefs-rookie-db-ljarius-sneed-has-serious-potential

Need For Sneed: Kansas City Chiefs Rookie DB L'Jarius Sneed Has Serious Potential
by
Jordan Foote

On the final day of the 2020 NFL Draft, we at Arrowhead Report thought the Kansas City Chiefs’ selection of Louisiana Tech defensive back L’Jarius Sneed was solid. Our roundtable reaction may not have given the cornerback/safety enough credit. The more I watch his film and review his background, the higher my confidence in him as a player gets.

Sneed was a three-year starter for the Bulldogs, spending his final collegiate season at safety. Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo was impressed by the versatility Sneed displayed in college, which was a critical factor in the team drafting him with pick No. 138. His pre-draft athletic testing was tremendous, headlined by a 4.37-second 40-yard dash. The speed Sneed displayed on tape and at the combine will translate well to the NFL immediately.

Some thought that initially, Sneed would see minimal snaps in the secondary, instead thriving on special teams and working his way up from there. Not only does the organization believe in his abilities as a defensive back, but it also plans on moving him back to his original cornerback position. With that said, what should the Chiefs expect?

Athleticism and physicality are Sneed’s calling cards. Standing 6 feet tall with long arms and having a sturdy 192-pound frame, he’s at his best when he can get his hands on opposing receivers. This makes press-man and soft-man coverage the two most ideal assignments for him. Although these techniques aren’t used a ton in Spagnuolo-led defenses, the Chiefs often utilize hybrid-like zone coverage shells that allow for one-on-one opportunities on the outside.

4.37 speed, length and leaping ability simply cannot be taught. Sneed was one of the best pure athletes in this year’s draft class, and he’s willing to get his hands dirty. He remains balanced at the line of scrimmage and is patient, understanding when he should and shouldn’t jam wide receivers and throw them off. He has solid ball skills that should only improve as he settles in at the next level.

Sneed’s floor is high due to his size, athleticism and willingness as a tackler. How high his ceiling is depends on one thing: technique. His hips are a bit stiff, which can lead to him opening them early out of his backpedal. Sneed can also get grabby at times downfield, which could lead to penalties in man coverage. He’s not a liability in zone coverage, but his skills play much better in man alignments. When the play is in front of him, Sneed can play adequate zone coverage.

There are many areas in which Sneed thrives, but he also has several facets of his game that need improvement. Despite those weaknesses, he has plenty of traits that make him a potential contributor from day one. As a boundary corner, he disrupts receivers and makes them uncomfortable. In the slot, he has the speed to keep up with just about any burner the league has to offer. He can even play some safety, which may remind Chiefs fans of Kendall Fuller last season. Day-three picks are normally viewed as players who have their work cut out for them in terms of finding significant playing time in their rookie seasons. Sneed is an exception — and his presence should be felt early and often.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Love that article. Veach is God!

[RunKC]

He’s really been impressing at camp. Nate Taylor said the staff has been very happy with his understanding and ability and he’s also kept up with Tyreek deep downfield. Didn’t realize he had a top 5 40 times at the combine.

This is from Matt Verderame:

The Chiefs selected L’Jarius Sneed out of Louisiana Tech in the fourth round and although he spent the last year of his college career at safety, they plan to use him at corner. With veteran Bashaud Breeland suspended four games, Sneed is expected to start in his place.

At 6-foot and 192 pounds, Sneed has good size and athleticism for days. Per source, Kansas City loves what it has seen in camp, and believes the former Conference USA star can play a big role in its title defense.

https://fansided.com/2020/08/31/patriots-predictions-nfl-power-rankings-ngakoue-protests/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

[pugsnotdrugs19]

If this pick is a true ‘hit’, it is the kind of selection that positions the team to continue along that dynasty continuum.

4th round pick who can start day one at CB? If he’s up to the task, that’s a hell of a pickup...

[Mecca]

If this pick is a true ‘hit’, it is the kind of selection that positions the team to continue along that dynasty continuum.

4th round pick who can start day one at CB? If he’s up to the task, that’s a hell of a pickup...

Him spending a year at safety actually hurt his value, another year at CB and he was probably a more 2nd to 3rd round player.

[Kiimo]

I like his speed and I also like that he's kind of chippy without being full-on Marcus Peters cancer

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Him spending a year at safety actually hurt his value, another year at CB and he was probably a more 2nd to 3rd round player.

Yeah I remember hearing that in April.

We will need his speed now that the West has Ruggs and Jeudy.

[DrRyan]

Yeah I remember hearing that in April.

We will need his speed now that the West has Ruggs and Jeudy.

Hamler is more of the Denver speed concern. Jeudy isn't running past people. His route running is where more of his value lies.

[Dunerdr]

KEEP FUCKING DOUBTING SNEED

[Mecca]

Hamler is more of the Denver speed concern. Jeudy isn't running past people. His route running is where more of his value lies.

The thing with Jeudy is he could be Odell Beckham but we'll see how that shakes out but that is his upside.

[RunKC]

Him spending a year at safety actually hurt his value, another year at CB and he was probably a more 2nd to 3rd round player.

It did but at the same time I think it gave him more value from Spags. Our biggest loss from the offseason was Kendall Fuller. Sneed is the same type of player that can be versatile enough to play multiple positions in the secondary.

Spags loves confusing teams with a variety of looks which comes from versatile players.

[patteeu]

It did but at the same time I think it gave him more value from Spags. Our biggest loss from the offseason was Kendall Fuller. Sneed is the same type of player that can be versatile enough to play multiple positions in the secondary.

Spags loves confusing teams with a variety of looks which comes from versatile players.

FTR, I love that too.

[htismaqe]

The thing with Jeudy is he could be Odell Beckham but we'll see how that shakes out but that is his upside.

If only he didn't have Lock throwing the ball to him...

[duncan_idaho]

If only he didn't have Lock throwing the ball to him...


Yeah, Jeudy cooks people over the middle with his route running and separation ability. If he has a QB that can anticipate and deliver the ball accurately over the middle it’s going to be tough to slow him.

But anticipation and accurate intermediate passing over the middle aren’t strengths of Lock’s.

[Munson]

First INT!

[Munson]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">OUR ROOKIES ARE BALLING ��<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kickoff2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kickoff2020</a> on NBC <a href="https://t.co/JPtTXs3Rh7">pic.twitter.com/JPtTXs3Rh7</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1304247207881781250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Solid debut

[Pitt Gorilla]

Straight up stud.

[staylor26]

The fact that I had the Chiefs drafting Sneed in the 4th in my mock and he’s playing like this week 1 gives me serious wood.

[JakeF]

Sneed played well. Seems to have a real nose for the ball and can coverage tight without getting called for a PI. Great 1st game for him.

[TwistedChief]

The fact that I had the Chiefs drafting Sneed in the 4th in my mock and he’s playing like this week 1 gives me serious wood.

Let's spoon at the next CP tailgate straddling a picture of Sneed after you've given me a bloody nose. Deal?

[staylor26]

Let's spoon at the next CP tailgate straddling a picture of Sneed after you've given me a bloody nose. Deal?

You bet your ass you got a deal!

[RealSNR]

Hamler is more of the Denver speed concern. Jeudy isn't running past people. His route running is where more of his value lies.

Hamler might end up being good, but knowing Elway, he'll probably end up being more Isaiah McKenzie than Tyreek Hill.

[warrior]

good game by our rookies - CB had me worried

[cmh6476]

I saw a group of fans going in all wearing his jersey. Probably his family members. They must have been proud for his first NFL game.

[saphojunkie]

If this pick is a true ‘hit’, it is the kind of selection that positions the team to continue along that dynasty continuum.

4th round pick who can start day one at CB? If he’s up to the task, that’s a hell of a pickup.

He was up to the task.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Absolutely love this kid. How in the world did he last that long in the draft?

[kcclone]

Absolutely love this kid. How in the world did he last that long in the draft?


I think because he moved to safety his SR year and he’s really more of a corner

[Coach]

Absolutely love this kid. How in the world did he last that long in the draft?

Going off by memory, he switched to safety position.

Edited: Beaten by kcclone, but yeah, that.

[Skyy God]

World. Class. Sneed.

“Sneed, though, did make the interception, and he returned the ball 39 yards to the Texans’ 17-yard line. He even displayed his elite speed, reaching 21.38 mph on the play, making him the fastest ball carrier in the game, according to Next Gen Stats.”

First Chiefs rookie CB to start Week 1 since Peters in 2015, who also had a pick.

[htismaqe]

World. Class. Sneed.

“Sneed, though, did make the interception, and he returned the ball 39 yards to the Texans’ 17-yard line. He even displayed his elite speed, reaching 21.38 mph on the play, making him the fastest ball carrier in the game, according to Next Gen Stats.”

First Chiefs rookie CB to start Week 1 since Peters in 2015, who also had a pick.

WOOT!

[BossChief]

Has a little Brandon Carr in him. Maybe even a little better.

[O.city]

He's an elite athlete for sure. Which at CB, is great.

Dont' wanna jump to any conclusions, but damn the guy looked really good last week. Just polished and vet like out there. With those measurables, if he can play that way, dang.

[Skyy God]

Has a little Brandon Carr in him. Maybe even a little better.

Good comp but Sneed is more athletic. Ran a 4.37 combine 40. Carr ran a pro day 4.43.

And 6" better on the vert and broad jump.

[JakeF]

Sneed said the game speed felt slow compared to facing the Chiefs' Wrs during training camp. He prefers to play cornerback going forward even though he played quite a bit of safety in college.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Makes me wonder how far his absence put Keyes behind. He had covid or somesuch.

[Megatron96]

I didn't really watch Sneed real closely during the game, but from the little I saw he's a tremendous athlete, with serious speed. Also liked that he wasn't afraid to tangle with his assignments. Here's hoping he keeps making big strides this season.

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

World. Class. Sneed.

“Sneed, though, did make the interception, and he returned the ball 39 yards to the Texans’ 17-yard line. He even displayed his elite speed, reaching 21.38 mph on the play, making him the fastest ball carrier in the game, according to Next Gen Stats.”

First Chiefs rookie CB to start Week 1 since Peters in 2015, who also had a pick.

According to NFL.com, Sneed hit the 2nd highest speed recorded this week in the NFL, only behind Raheem Mostert.

[mlyonsd]

The Smee kid was impressive. As is Veach.

[BWillie]

I think because he moved to safety his SR year and he’s really more of a corner

His coach must he a rah tard.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Sneed said he will probably move to safety later on in his career

[Kiimo]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2 career games.<br>2 career interceptions. <a href="https://t.co/Y47UZv0GaB">pic.twitter.com/Y47UZv0GaB</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1308139299993518082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>




It is so nice seeing 38 and thinking oh wait that's not Parker!!

[htismaqe]

The kid is a gamer.

[Pants]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2 career games.<br>2 career interceptions. <a href="https://t.co/Y47UZv0GaB">pic.twitter.com/Y47UZv0GaB</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1308139299993518082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>




It is so nice seeing 38 and thinking oh wait that's not Parker!!

So true.

I feel like that about a couple of other numbers too.

[staylor26]

So true.

I feel like that about a couple of other numbers too.

Danna/Zombo is another good one.

[RunKC]

Sneed leads the league interceptions LMAO

[Megatron96]

He's going to get a couple opportunities to intercept Lamar this weekend, since Lamar has a tendency to throw up those arcing type passes when he goes downfield. That should play directly into Sneed's athleticism and ball-hawking abilities.

[Direckshun]

I wonder what his targeted completion % allowed was.

[TinyEvel]

That last KC rookie to have two interceptions in his first two games: you don't have to go that far back....MARCUS PETERS. He tied for most INTs in the NFL that season with 8. (2015)

[Dante84]

If he gets one next week we get to start calling him the Kansas City Thief. Sorry, Marcus. We've moved on.

[jonzie04]

If he gets one next week we get to start calling him the Kansas City Thief. Sorry, Marcus. We've moved on.

Not all of us.

[BWillie]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2 career games.<br>2 career interceptions. <a href="https://t.co/Y47UZv0GaB">pic.twitter.com/Y47UZv0GaB</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1308139299993518082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>




It is so nice seeing 38 and thinking oh wait that's not Parker!!

No doubt, but that was damn well the worst throw/QB decision I've ever seen. Herbert lost them the game right then and there.

[htismaqe]

Not all of us.

Anybody with half a brain has moved on. Dude was a critical head case.

[BigRedChief]

I think because he moved to safety his SR year and he’s really more of a cornerWasnt his 40 time lower than the others who went before him in the draft? But, in reality, he's really fast.

If you are a 4.6 guy instead or 4.4 does it really make you as a football player less able to do the job?

[htismaqe]

Sneed ran a 4.37. He's fast.

[BigRedChief]

The kid is a gamer.Week 5 we will be fine with Ward/Breeland/Sneed. :clap:

[BigRedChief]

Sneed ran a 4.37. He's fast.So why in the fuck did he drop to the 4th round? Just a position switch as a senior? What was that, some red flag or something?

[DaneMcCloud]

So why in the fuck did he drop to the 4th round? Just a position switch as a senior? What was that, some red flag or something?

He played at Louisiana Tech, which is an FBS school in Conference USA, so he didn't face top notch receivers. Shutting down receivers at UTEP or UT San Antonio isn't the same as shutting down guys in the ACC, Big Ten or SEC.

It was a super deep draft at WR and other positions, so fortunately for the Chiefs, Sneed slipped to the 4th.

[DJ's left nut]

Wasnt his 40 time lower than the others who went before him in the draft? But, in reality, he's really fast.

If you are a 4.6 guy instead or 4.4 does it really make you as a football player less able to do the job?

Um...yes.

Is that a serious question?

Think of it in terms of time/space. you're talking about throws that get by DBs hands by a couple of inches at least a couple of times/gm. If you're 2 tenths faster, you're absolutely able to get to that spot just a little bit quicker, especially on anything more than 15-20 yards downfield.

And if you can't cover 20 yards downfield, you can't play. Not anymore. And if 2 or 3 of those balls you could've defended at 4.4 go undefended at 4.6, that's easily enough to lose you a football game in a league driven by parity.

I mean sure, if you're smarter or quicker or stronger you can overcome being slower - but it's harder. Yes, being faster will absolutely make a CB better at his job, ceteris paribus.

[Skyy God]

Sneed ran a 4.37. He's fast.

World. Class. Sneed.

[poolboy]

Snead gonna get beat now and then but that closing speed is wow

[staylor26]

So why in the fuck did he drop to the 4th round? Just a position switch as a senior? What was that, some red flag or something?

From my final mock draft:

4. L’jarius Sneed, CB, Louisiana Tech - With good size and great speed, Sneed is a sleeper that had really good tape playing corner in 2018, but moved to safety in 2019. After running a 4.37 at the combine, teams are starting to think corner is his position in the NFL. After watching some of his 2018 stuff, I agree and think he could be a hidden gem.

[Skyy God]

From my final mock draft:

All the draft Escalades for Staylor.....

[BigRedChief]

Um...yes.

Is that a serious question?

Think of it in terms of time/space. you're talking about throws that get by DBs hands by a couple of inches at least a couple of times/gm. If you're 2 tenths faster, you're absolutely able to get to that spot just a little bit quicker, especially on anything more than 15-20 yards downfield.

And if you can't cover 20 yards downfield, you can't play. Not anymore. And if 2 or 3 of those balls you could've defended at 4.4 go undefended at 4.6, that's easily enough to lose you a football game in a league driven by parity.

I mean sure, if you're smarter or quicker or stronger you can overcome being slower - but it's harder. Yes, being faster will absolutely make a CB better at his job, ceteris paribus.Yes, serious question. I understand basic physics. The 4.4 player is going to get there faster than the 4.6 player.

In Baseball, as a batter, if you fail 7/10 times your a star making $20 million a year. You fail 8/10 times your not even playing in the big leagues.

My question was does the 4.6 player even make it to the NFL?

[DJ's left nut]

Yes, serious question. I understand basic physics. The 4.4 player is going to get there faster than the 4.6 player.

In Baseball you fail 7/10 times your a star making $20 million a year. You fail 8/10 times your not even playing in the big leagues.

My question was does the 4.6 player even make it to the NFL?

I can't imagine 4.6 plays CB in the NFL with any regularity, no.

Richard Sherman's as smart and technically sound a CB as you'll find and he needs to be moved to safety YESTERDAY. Though he's probably not at 4.6 anymore.

He was probably around 4.6 when he broke in though, and he was obviously capable of playing at that speed. But he's the exception that proves the rule.

[BigRedChief]

He played at Louisiana Tech, which is an FBS school in Conference USA, so he didn't face top notch receivers. Shutting down receivers at UTEP or UT San Antonio isn't the same as shutting down guys in the ACC, Big Ten or SEC.

It was a super deep draft at WR and other positions, so fortunately for the Chiefs, Sneed slipped to the 4th.About time we got some karma payback. We get the #1 pick and there wasn't just a QB worth taking, but no position had anyone worthy of a #1 pick. Time has proven that.

[carcosa]

IM ROCK HARD IN MY PENUS AREA

[Kiimo]

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[DaneMcCloud]

Once Breeland and Ward return, this secondary will go from a perceived weakness to start the season to a position of strength, with depth that will rival the defensive line.

[PHOG]

I wonder what his targeted completion % allowed was.

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This is for both games though.

[DJ's left nut]

A 35.7 QB Rating against will play, fella...

[PHOG]

A 35.7 QB Rating against will play, fella...


Damn right! :clap:

Yeah, the table did a bad job of clarifying that it is indeed QB rating against.

[DJ's left nut]

Once Breeland and Ward return, this secondary will go from a perceived weakness to start the season to a position of strength, with depth that will rival the defensive line.

It's starting to look like one of those "Titans loss" things that really seemed to suck at the time but actually helped us out a lot.

It got us Suggs by lifting us above the Ravens and Saints in the waiver order, and it clearly lit a fire under some asses.

A healthy, non-suspended secondary and I don't think Sneed is getting run right now. I almost wonder if he'd have seen the field at all - the staff spoke really highly of Hamilton and we know their affinity for Fenton. If you have Ward, Breeland, Hamilton and Fenton healthy, the #5 corner just isn't getting snaps. Not with how Spags uses Mathieu in the slot and/or Sorensen as a 3rd safety.

But he's been a revelation out there. And sure, there's gonna be some rough patches, but he's proven he can play in this league. And I think his athleticism will REALLY play in the slot if/when he ends up there on Ward/Breeland's return.

You can't just put a shifty fast guy off the line and trust that a clean release will get him into space, not with Sneed's recovery speed.

At that point you'll have to worry about him getting beat on double moves, but that's where having a fast safety like Thornhill and a savvy one like Mathieu around to cover for errors will really help.

This secondary is going to look really nice in a few weeks.

[Kiimo]

I was excited that Rashad Fenton performed better than expected last year and Sneed is out performing that.

Dane's right, the secondary is going to be a strength very soon.

[Dante84]

It's starting to look like one of those "Titans loss" things that really seemed to suck at the time but actually helped us out a lot.

It got us Suggs by lifting us above the Ravens and Saints in the waiver order, and it clearly lit a fire under some asses.

A healthy, non-suspended secondary and I don't think Sneed is getting run right now. I almost wonder if he'd have seen the field at all - the staff spoke really highly of Hamilton and we know their affinity for Fenton. If you have Ward, Breeland, Hamilton and Fenton healthy, the #5 corner just isn't getting snaps. Not with how Spags uses Mathieu in the slot and/or Sorensen as a 3rd safety.

But he's been a revelation out there. And sure, there's gonna be some rough patches, but he's proven he can play in this league. And I think his athleticism will REALLY play in the slot if/when he ends up there on Ward/Breeland's return.

You can't just put a shifty fast guy off the line and trust that a clean release will get him into space, not with Sneed's recovery speed.

At that point you'll have to worry about him getting beat on double moves, but that's where having a fast safety like Thornhill and a savvy one like Mathieu around to cover for errors will really help.

This secondary is going to look really nice in a few weeks.

Should be strong in the backhalf:

Breeland
Ward
Mathieu 50% of the time
Sneed
Fenton / Hamilton

[staylor26]

At some point you have to acknowledge that Spags is just really fucking good at getting the most out of his corners.

I’m sure there will still be people bitching if we don’t take a corner early next year though.

[DaneMcCloud]

I’m sure there will still be people bitching if we don’t take a corner early next year though.

It's already begun

[DJ's left nut]

At some point you have to acknowledge that Spags is just really fucking good at getting the most out of his corners.

I’m sure there will still be people bitching if we don’t take a corner early next year though.

Honestly, I still think it's pretty hard to argue that Sutton didn't get more out of his corners than their talent dictated.

He made Nelson a very wealthy man and Peters, as good as he is, has never been as good as he was here. Sean Smith, Marcus Cooper, Terrance Mitchell - he made chicken salad out of chicken shit several times.

The difference may end up being staying power. If Spags can get guys like Sneed to be more than the one-year wonder types that Gaines, Cooper and Mitchell proved to be (even Nelson was never truly consistent), that would be enormous.

[DaneMcCloud]

Honestly, I still think it's pretty hard to argue that Sutton didn't get more out of his corners than their talent dictated.


This may be a bit early in the game to make this kind of statement because he's only been the GM since 2018, but it seems as if Veach is better at identifying talent for the Jim Johnson/Steve Spagnuolo scheme better than Dorsey was at identifying talent for Sutton's scheme.

Considering Veach spent nearly a decade of his career helping to identify talent in Philly, it makes sense that he has a very good idea of what and who will work in this particular defense. And it's not just been at cornerback, as we've seen him hit on safety, third and fifth round defensive linemen and so on.

I still can't figure out what's going on with him at linebacker. Is it that the Chiefs and this defense just don't put an emphasis (i.e., draft value) at the linebacker position in this scheme or that they just haven't felt the need to make it priority?

In a way, their indifference to spending high draft picks and big time free agent money at linebacker is similar to the way they've prioritized offensive lineman. They've spent big bucks on Schwartz and on Hitchens, although I should add that Andy knows the exact skillset he wants from his big guys, and can basically grab soon-to-be effective players anywhere, including late in the draft or as UDFA's.

But the linebacker thing is somewhat of a mystery.

[DJ's left nut]

I still can't figure out what's going on with him at linebacker. Is it that the Chiefs and this defense just don't put an emphasis (i.e., draft value) at the linebacker position in this scheme or that they just haven't felt the need to make it priority?

In a way, their indifference to spending high draft picks and big time free agent money at linebacker is similar to the way they've prioritized offensive lineman. They've spent big bucks on Schwartz and on Hitchens, although I should add that Andy knows the exact skillset he wants from his big guys, and can basically grab soon-to-be effective players anywhere, including late in the draft or as UDFA's.

But the linebacker thing is somewhat of a mystery.

Which would be so odd as Spags will tell anyone that listens that the 2 hardest roles on his defenses are DE and LB.

In terms of read keys and positioning, his defense flows from those 2 spots. He hammers on how critical they are in this scheme.

I wonder if they'll spend money but not draft capital on the spots because he wants to see how guys thing through the game at THIS level before he'll trust them.

Or maybe he's just working with what he has and the Chiefs see too much sunk cost in Hitchens.

[DaneMcCloud]

I wonder if they'll spend money but not draft capital on the spots because he wants to see how guys thing through the game at THIS level before he'll trust them.

Or maybe he's just working with what he has and the Chiefs see too much sunk cost in Hitchens.

It's interesting, isn't it? And while I certainly don't hate on the guy, as some signings just do not work out, but wow, is that Hitchens contract bad or what??!

Considering the cap floor may be $175 million next year (although I highly doubt it'll be that low), they can't even begin to think about releasing him until 2022.

That was maybe the worst free agent signing after extending Eric Berry. Even the $4 million Dorsey inexplicably wasted by cutting, then re-signing Hali to a 3 year, $21 million dollar deal, pales in comparison.

[DJ's left nut]

Yeah - for as much shit as Dorsey gets for his FA acquisitions, Veach's aren't much to sing about.

Sammy's catch on Sherman erases all sins there, but man, Okafor and Hitchens look roooough. Mathieu is looking like Veach's Schwartz, but Schwartz was a stud AND below market. Mathieu is playing to his deal while Schwartz played far beyond it.

And where Veach has stood out on budget signings, Dorsey did alright there as well.

Though you're right that Veach doesn't have whatever the hell that Hali thing was. I really think they thought Houston was healthy when they let that option void and took the cap hit. Then they learned shortly afterward that he wasn't and panicked. It's the only kind of explanation I can come up with that makes any sense.

The Houston thing HAD to have screwed their pooch there.

[Chris Meck]

This may be a bit early in the game to make this kind of statement because he's only been the GM since 2018, but it seems as if Veach is better at identifying talent for the Jim Johnson/Steve Spagnuolo scheme better than Dorsey was at identifying talent for Sutton's scheme.

Considering Veach spent nearly a decade of his career helping to identify talent in Philly, it makes sense that he has a very good idea of what and who will work in this particular defense. And it's not just been at cornerback, as we've seen him hit on safety, third and fifth round defensive linemen and so on.

I still can't figure out what's going on with him at linebacker. Is it that the Chiefs and this defense just don't put an emphasis (i.e., draft value) at the linebacker position in this scheme or that they just haven't felt the need to make it priority?

In a way, their indifference to spending high draft picks and big time free agent money at linebacker is similar to the way they've prioritized offensive lineman. They've spent big bucks on Schwartz and on Hitchens, although I should add that Andy knows the exact skillset he wants from his big guys, and can basically grab soon-to-be effective players anywhere, including late in the draft or as UDFA's.

But the linebacker thing is somewhat of a mystery.

It IS, but they did draft Gay in the 2nd round. So clearly they were seeking an upgrade. I agree though it is confusing.

[Pitt Gorilla]

The Hitchens contract was horrible the instant he was signed. It NEVER made sense.

[htismaqe]

The Hitchens contract was horrible the instant he was signed. It NEVER made sense.

The signing itself made sense. The contract really didn't.

And as was mentioned, the contracts for Mathieu and Watkins weren't anything to write home about either. They've at least played to their contracts, though.

That being said, Hitchens was never this bad in Dallas.

[RealSNR]

Derrick Johnson was a stud, so we could put utter crap around him as situational depth and it was usually fine at the inside LB spot.

Gay has stud potential. If he reaches that potential, we're going to see most of our LB problems disappear.

Same thing at safety. In 2018 we were forced to bring back Ron Parker at safety. We get one stud in Honey Badger, and all of a sudden a rookie and the depth guy many of us never liked round out a pretty damn good set of safeties, because their roles of importance are reduced. And that position transformation happened in the course of just one season.

So here's hoping, I guess. Should still probably keep hunting for decent players in the draft, too.

[Red Dawg]

I said for years that a weakness is MLB. We need one stud there and don't have it.

[smithandrew051]

I said for years that a weakness is MLB. We need one stud there and don't have it.

“Need” is a stretch. We just won a Super Bowl without one.

It would be nice to have. Don’t get me wrong.

[htismaqe]

I said for years that a weakness is MLB. We need one stud there and don't have it.

We obviously don't NEED a stud MLB. We just won a Lombardi without one.

Plus, this team plays a ton of nickel. A couple of good LB's would be better than one stud and much cheaper too.

[Chiefshrink]

Let's hope Gay is a student of the game since Spags say's it is one of the two positions that is the most challenging and essential for his D to work. Surely they checked out this guy's intellect of the game to find out if he could handle a complex defense. I would think so.

[Rukdafaidas]

When I saw Sneed's interception during the game, I thought it was all on Herbert. But wow, I can see why he threw it now. Look at where Sneed was when Herbert started to throw the ball.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I urge you to stop what you are doing. L’Jarius Sneed alert. I see why Herbert threw it. Sneed at the bottom of your screen. Charlton flushes Herbert out with a great rush. He sees a TD. Sneed just tracks the ball, accelerates &amp; closes for the awesome pick. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JacobsEyeInTheSky?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JacobsEyeInTheSky</a> <a href="https://t.co/hABZqCWmzy">pic.twitter.com/hABZqCWmzy</a></p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1308597191120949248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Danguardace]

When I saw Sneed's interception during the game, I thought it was all on Herbert. But wow, I can see why he threw it now. Look at where Sneed was when Herbert started to throw the ball.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I urge you to stop what you are doing. L’Jarius Sneed alert. I see why Herbert threw it. Sneed at the bottom of your screen. Charlton flushes Herbert out with a great rush. He sees a TD. Sneed just tracks the ball, accelerates &amp; closes for the awesome pick. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JacobsEyeInTheSky?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JacobsEyeInTheSky</a> <a href="https://t.co/hABZqCWmzy">pic.twitter.com/hABZqCWmzy</a></p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1308597191120949248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Incredible play

[MIAdragon]

That was a TD without that pick

[O.city]

Damn.

Who the hell is this kid?

[cookster50]

IM ROCK HARD IN MY PENUS AREA

You have a combo penis and anus?

[RealSNR]

Damn.

Who the hell is this kid?

L'Jarius Sneed is a professional football player in the National Football League. He plays cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs. They are my favorite football team.

Kansas City is a city in the state of Missouri. Its surrounding cities form the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, which spreads across the Missouri's border with Kansas. You can Google "maps of the United States" to learn more.

[Rukdafaidas]

That was a TD without that pick

Yep. You can tell the kid played some safety.

[RealSNR]

He's gonna get himself an INT return TD this year. Perhaps multiple.

I love CEH, don't get me wrong, but Sneed might be my favorite rookie on this team.

Well, besides Townsend, of course.

[Lzen]

When I saw Sneed's interception during the game, I thought it was all on Herbert. But wow, I can see why he threw it now. Look at where Sneed was when Herbert started to throw the ball.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I urge you to stop what you are doing. L’Jarius Sneed alert. I see why Herbert threw it. Sneed at the bottom of your screen. Charlton flushes Herbert out with a great rush. He sees a TD. Sneed just tracks the ball, accelerates &amp; closes for the awesome pick. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JacobsEyeInTheSky?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JacobsEyeInTheSky</a> <a href="https://t.co/hABZqCWmzy">pic.twitter.com/hABZqCWmzy</a></p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1308597191120949248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sick!

It's a little early but this may be yet another Veach home run.

[DJ's left nut]

That was a TD without that pick

I think he'd underthrown it to the point that Sorensen would've possibly made a play on it.

But damn, was Dan toasted or what?

Amazing awareness and ball-skills. Kid's a ball-hawk for sure. We haven't had one of those in a looooong time. As previously noted - you can see the safety skills there.

[ThaVirus]

It's good to see the All-22. During the broadcast it just made no sense to me that Herbert would attempt that pass. Now it makes a bit more sense.

[RunKC]

How often does a rookie corner look ready and actually succeed so early in their development? Obviously Marcus Peters was the outlier but damn this kid is really impressing me.

I’m trying to be patient bc of how we’ve been burned by small sample sizes from MARcus Cooper and Terrance Mitchell.

He’s been incredible this far though.

[DJ's left nut]

How often does a rookie corner look ready and actually succeed so early in their development? Obviously Marcus Peters was the outlier but damn this kid is really impressing me.

I’m trying to be patient bc of how we’ve been burned by small sample sizes from MARcus Cooper and Terrance Mitchell.

He’s been incredible this far though.

He's just so goddamn fast.

And it's the first 5 yards that are so impressive. He is just immediately up to speed.

yeah, it's crazy to me that a guy like this just gets missed. The athletic ability is there in spades and he sure doesn't seem like an idiot.

Even if he's not a true stud, how does a guy with this tool-kit make it out of the 2nd round?

Great scouting here. Looking past his SR year tape at safety and just identifying attributes that we could develop - that's how you just keep crushing it.

[RunKC]

He's just so goddamn fast.

And it's the first 5 yards that are so impressive. He is just immediately up to speed.

yeah, it's crazy to me that a guy like this just gets missed. The athletic ability is there in spades and he sure doesn't seem like an idiot.

Even if he's not a true stud, how does a guy with this tool-kit make it out of the 2nd round?

Great scouting here. Looking past his SR year tape at safety and just identifying attributes that we could develop - that's how you just keep crushing it.

I was talking to staylor before about how scouts just kept missing bc they only look at premier SEC and big name schools most of the time.

For the life of me I couldn’t figure out what scouts saw to put Trevon Diggs over this kid? I mean if you really looked at them for 5 mins you’d see nearly everything from Sneed was better. Measurables, speed, ball production.

But we knew he was a great opportunity asset bc I remember Veach saying he thought abo it trading up to the top of the 4th to get him.

It must have been full blown anxiety and stress waiting to see if he would even be there for us. Thankfully he was.

[Skyy God]

Speaking of rookie corners, anyone know if BoPete got ST snaps this week?

He was active.

[DaneMcCloud]

Speaking of rookie corners, anyone know if BoPete got ST snaps this week?

He was active.

6 Special Teams snaps

[pugsnotdrugs19]

It’ll be fascinating to see what they decide to do when Breeland gets back. These top 3 corners are outside lane guys. So someone has to spend most of the time on the bench...

[Skyy God]

It’ll be fascinating to see what they decide to do when Breeland gets back. These top 3 corners are outside lane guys. So someone has to spend most of the time on the bench...

You can't bench Sneed when he's playing at such a high level.

Probably some combo of how Ward and Breeland are playing and future team plans. As I'm sure you know, Ward is a RFA next year & Breeland a FA.

[DaneMcCloud]

Probably some combo of how Ward and Breeland are playing and future team plans. As I'm sure you know, Ward is a RFA next year & Breeland a FA.

I wouldn't be surprised if they keep both players in 2021.

Breeland's going to come cheap next year because of the 4 game suspension (risk for another team) and his age (29 to start the year).

Ward is one of Veach's best acquisitions and while it's taken him some time to reach true Starter status, he'll be in his Prime years beginning in 2021 and I don't think the Chiefs can afford to see him walk or end up on a rival AFC roster for the following 4 seasons.

They can't lose Ward to the Ravens or Patriots, let alone the Raiders or Chargers.

[Chris Meck]

It’ll be fascinating to see what they decide to do when Breeland gets back. These top 3 corners are outside lane guys. So someone has to spend most of the time on the bench...

Breeland has experience in the slot.

I think mostly it will allow you to keep everybody fresh.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Ward is an easy call to retain. 1st or 2nd round tender depending how he plays this year. Can’t have enough of those corners.

[staylor26]

Ward is an easy call to retain. 1st or 2nd round tender depending how he plays this year. Can’t have enough of those corners.

Yea Ward isn’t going anywhere.

[DJ's left nut]

It’ll be fascinating to see what they decide to do when Breeland gets back. These top 3 corners are outside lane guys. So someone has to spend most of the time on the bench...

Breeland doesn't have the athleticism to play inside - he needs a boundary to help him out.

I'm not sure Ward's as flexible and/or loose-hipped to turn and run as well without a sideline to play off of.

But that's where Sneed's athleticism, ball skills and comfort in space are so fascinating. He CAN play inside. I don't think he needs the sidelines to act as a 12th defender.

I think you have a damn good trio that way.

[BossChief]

It's interesting, isn't it? And while I certainly don't hate on the guy, as some signings just do not work out, but wow, is that Hitchens contract bad or what??!

Considering the cap floor may be $175 million next year (although I highly doubt it'll be that low), they can't even begin to think about releasing him until 2022.

That was maybe the worst free agent signing after extending Eric Berry. Even the $4 million Dorsey inexplicably wasted by cutting, then re-signing Hali to a 3 year, $21 million dollar deal, pales in comparison.

Dunta Robinson, the trade for Ben Grubbs and the Hitchens Signings are the worst deals thus far.

Hopefully Hitchens gets his act together and gives us the player that was very good for Dallas.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Sneed needs to replace Sorensons spot

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Sneed needs to replace Sorensons spot

What the fuck?

Their roles and skill sets could not be more different.

[Hoover]

We hate all slow and white defensive players...

But let’s not be stupid and remove Sneed from the CB position. He’s been great.

[DJ's left nut]

What the fuck?

Their roles and skill sets could not be more different.

Don't.

Just...don't.

[RunKC]

Noah Igbinoghene, the guy we were rumored to really like and wanted at 32, got his ass raped by Stefon Diggs last Sunday.

Rock Ya-Sin, who we wanted the year before, has not done much of anything for the Colts.

Sneed is better than both so far. Couldn’t be happier.

[DJ's left nut]

Dunta Robinson, the trade for Ben Grubbs and the Hitchens Signings are the worst deals thus far.

Hopefully Hitchens gets his act together and gives us the player that was very good for Dallas.

eh?

The first two didn't happen on Veach's watch.

And hell, the Grubbs trade just didn't matter - cost us a 5th, who cares? Guy got hurt, Allen/Fulton picked up the slack and we ended up back where we started, down a 5th round pick.

If Grubbs is the worst move a team makes in any given YEAR, that team's had a good year. That thing damn sure doesn't deserve to be on any 'worst of' lists.

Robinson was a bit of a yikes, I'll grant you. But even he was a veteran free agent who ended up costing less than $5 million. Would you rather NOT pay that to see a guy get roasted alive in the playoffs by TY Hilton? Yes, yes you would. But that was just a product of a damn thin roster. Pioli left the cupboard pretty bare in terms of depth in the secondary.

Pretty defensible decision w/ little long-term damage done to the roster. The issue was that he was needed in the first place and that wasn't an issue of Dorsey/Reid's doing.

[Sassy Squatch]

Sneed Thompson needs to replace Sorensons spot

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FYP

[Megatron96]

Just rewatched the first half of the Chargers game and though I didn't spend a lot of time specifically watching Sneed, I did notice his play several times. Overall he had himself a good game, or half. He did allow some receptions, but he was on Keenan for those, and Keenan is a top 10 or 13 WR, so i can't fault the rookie for that. His recovery speed is great, and more importantly his recognition/read and react skills are really good. Plus, he isn't afraid of contact. He's a very willing tackler. I think we got a steal with this guy if he keeps improving this season. Heck, if he keeps going at this rate he might steal Breeland's job before the season is over.

Not wishing for that, just trying to describe the kid's trajectory so far.

[Sorce]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Andy Reid says there is a pretty good chance that Sneed will be up on Sunday. Said he has looked good on the practice field</p>— Cody Tapp (@codybtapp) <a href="https://twitter.com/codybtapp/status/1329866066277904387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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[CoMoChief]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Andy Reid says there is a pretty good chance that Sneed will be up on Sunday. Said he has looked good on the practice field</p>— Cody Tapp (@codybtapp) <a href="https://twitter.com/codybtapp/status/1329866066277904387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Good.

Have a feeling this team will be of full health and gellin' right when it matters most.