Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins (Post 6713340)

In psychology and logic, rationalization (or making excuses<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference">[1]</sup>) is the process of constructing a logical justification for a belief, decision, action or lack thereof that was originally arrived at through a different mental process. It is a defense mechanism in which perceived controversial behaviors or feelings are explained in a rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation of the behavior or feeling in question.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference">[2]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference">[3]</sup> It is also an informal fallacy of reasoning.<sup class="Template-Fact" title="This claim needs references to reliable sources from March 2010" style="white-space: nowrap;">[citation needed]</sup>
This process can be in a range from fully conscious (e.g. to present an external defense against ridicule from others) to mostly subconscious (e.g. to create a block against internal feelings of guilt).


Rationalization is one of the defense mechanisms proposed by Sigmund Freud, which were later developed further by his daughter Anna Freud.


According to the DSM-IV, rationalization occurs "when the individual deals with emotional conflict or internal or external stressors by concealing the true motivations for his or her own thoughts, actions, or feelings through the elaboration of reassuring or self serving but incorrect explanations."

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 6713354)

Here's the way I see the line:

Albert/Asamoah/Niswanger/Brown/O'Callaghan.

If Brown can't beat out Lilja, then Lilja will start at right guard. I think Waters is depth this year or cut loose altogether. I can't understand why Faneca was waived but Waters wasn't.

As for Allenman and Nsukwe, it was a wasted 6th round pick. I think the only way Nsukwe makes the club is as a backup player at right guard and right tackle or injury to one of the starters in preseason.

Originally Posted by billay (Post 6713323)

Thing is Moleaki wasn't there they had to give up picks. Just like they gave up picks for Jake O'Connell. Really is the tight end position worth four picks for a team with this many holes?

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts (Post 6713363)

The one pick that pissed me off more than any other was Javier Arenas. The more I see this kid though, the less I dislike the pick. I HATE the value of McCluster and Arenas both, but I think they're both going to be contributors to the team.

Arenas in particular is someone I'm growing very warm too. The reason for that is not so much his return ability, I saw that right away. If this guy can blitz the QB from the nickel spot and have half the success he had in college, he's going to be a force.

Overall, it is what it is and I'm going to get behind the newest Chiefs. I reserve the right to resume my shit talking should this team come out looking like last year's team did. :p

And I still think we're looking at the worst rush defense in the league. That's going to automatically make the pass defense better and people will say mission accomplished. That's flawed logic IMO.

Originally Posted by mmaddog (Post 6713362)

So what you want to do is dodge answering the question by reverting to psychological answers....

So using your very thought process can't the same hypothesis be used on all draft picks?

mmaddog
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Originally Posted by billay (Post 6713365)

I don't see how Waters can stick around just to be a back up. Honestly i'm wonderng why Pioli keeps wasting resources on positions like Guard and tight end but wont address the QB position.

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins (Post 6713061)

What you can't find are elite nose tackles off the street.

Casey Hampton, Vince Wilfork, Jamal Williams, Shaun Rogers, and Kris Jenkins were all very high draft picks.

It's a complete inversion of value.

Originally Posted by mmaddog (Post 6713349)

So let me pose these questions to you...

1) Are you a paid evaluator of college football talent? (If yes, skip question 2)

2) Are you a football coach at University/College/HS? (If yes, skip question 3)

3) What makes you any more knowledgeable than any other amateur draft evaluator???

mmaddog
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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 6713376)

He addressed the QB position last year by trading for Cassel and signing Gutierrez. He wasn't going to address it again this year.

The offensive line needed to be addressed, big time. Hopefully, Brown will start at right guard and Asamoah at left, giving the Chiefs four young players along their line to build around.

I have absolutely no issues with Asamoah as a Chief. The guy could be a 10 year starter barring injury.

Originally Posted by dirk digler (Post 6713364)

I understand what rationalization is Hamas. I even said in the draft thread I can rationalize this pick LMAO

Have you gone back and read and watched this kid? I don't see how you can't be excited about him.

Originally Posted by billay (Post 6713383)

Yea Asamoah was a good pick hopefully the next Will Shields though thats expecting alot. The point is Pioli addressed the QB and it sucked and did nothing. He addressed other said positions they sucked and he addressed them again.

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins (Post 6713384)

Like I said, I think he could potentially be Dave Meggett if everything works out for him.

That said, Sergio Kindle could be Brian Orakpo, DeMarcus Ware, or James Harrison if everything works out for him.

Who would you rather have?

(and again, realize that neither are realistic comparisons)

Originally Posted by mmaddog (Post 6713392)

You haven't answered jack-crap.

You've dodged answering the direct questions. Pretty simple yes/no questions.

You sound like a guilty defendant trying not to incriminate himself on the witness stand.

mmaddog
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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins (Post 6713384)

Like I said, I think he could potentially be Dave Meggett if everything works out for him.

That said, Sergio Kindle could be Brian Orakpo, DeMarcus Ware, or James Harrison if everything works out for him.

Who would you rather have?

(and again, realize that neither are realistic comparisons)

Originally Posted by philfree (Post 6713399)

Megget is the floor.....you're so full of your own spew.

PhilFree:arrow: