Yup, as I recall, that was Todd Haley putting his size 12s up DJs backside in efforts to demand more outa the kid. It worked like a charm as DJs numbers improved thereafter.

I'm generally of the mindset that someone needs to put their boot up Ford's ass too. He kinda comes off as this overly confident "stud" character, which to me indicates a clear lack of self-confidence. Hope the kid figures it out, but he just doesn't seem to have the mindset that'll encourage him to truly humble self and strive for improvement/excellence. BUT, we shall see.

I was just talking in generalities. Chiefsplanet declared DJ a bust before the 2010 season.

While I'm disappointed with Ford's progress, I think it's too early to label him as a "bust".

That's fair. I've never thought much of Ford, and I don't think Paylor's feature paints a very rosy picture of his work ethic and potential, but two years is a little soon. Football players develop at extremely variable rates.

Yes. He may be stupid too.

Only by dumb****s

This is what I've been seeing. Dee has had very few opportunities to actually rush the passer so far bc it's been quick 3 step drops. The ball gets out in 2 seconds at the most.

No pss rusher will get to the QB that fast.

It's clear as day that he hasn't had many oppurtunities to pin his ears back.

His run defense since the Seahawks game has been much better.

I really don't see the reason why people are hitting the panic button based on his preseason. It's a HUGE overreaction.

Welcome! To Chiefsplanet.

Bc he looked horrible in the Seahawks game. He looked as lost as he did as a rookie in run defense.
To his credit, he's looked much better the last 2 weeks.

We'll see how he looks on 9/11.

The biggest problem I have with Ford is that he doesn't have much of a "feel" for the game (much like Albert ****ing Wilson). Hopefully, that improves with each game.

Dadi Nicolas, a rookie 6th rounder who's 20 pounds lighter and is also a converted 4-3 end, already seems to "get it". His containment is better and his pass rushing skills are bad ass. He played well against the Bears first team offense yesterday.

That kid reminds me so much of Tamba. Their mentality, effort and passion for the game are eerily similar.

Kid just needs an offseason in the weight room to bulk up so he can stop the run.

Send Dadi to Chiefsshrink.
He'll have him bulked up by week 2.

This is how I feel. He just looks like he's not a very good football player. He has no instincts. He looks like he's afraid of contact. The only thing the guy has shown is athleticism, and that's not going to be enough in the NFL.

The guy should be playing like his ass is on fire now that he finally has his chance. He's not.

LMAO

Nailed it... It's like he can get there, but once there he doesn't know what to do. He allows himself to get caught up in the trash by just being there. Not very instinctive at all. I'd be happy if he can develop just into a consistent pass rusher.