DJ beat me to it but This is my favorite pick of the draft!

Thats saying something because I love our draft from top to bottom.

I Love Bad Ass Line Backers and fell in love with this guy after looking at all the LBrs. I didnt think the Chiefs would look at the position high enough to be in on Leo, I thought he was the best LB in the draft. Really liked the Anderson kid too.

I cant believe he is a Chief!! GREAT pick!! I think he will be damn good in coverage as well, just wasnt asked to do it much.

Hes BIG, Hes Fast, hes Smart and hes VIOLENT!! Now thats a Linebacker!!

Lock him in a pass rush camp with Tamba and keep him at pass rusher. I bet he can do at least a serviceable job. It's not like we have many more alternatives so why not?

I really wanted Nakobe Dean but I have to admit it is really nice not to have to think about all those injuries that have happened or are yet to happen.

Nakobe Dean could the Bob Sanders of this draft I fear. I'm glad that instead we have a wall of meat like Chenal.

It's kind of like how I don't have to worry about Pickens' attitude. I was prepared for it and now I don't have to do it.

I WILL AVENGE YOU FATHER

I WILL SAVE YOU MOTHER

I WILL KILL YOU FJÖLNIR

I'm stoked about this kid, the more you watch... the more you like

All 3 starting linebackers are now DANGEROUS

Bow down to the ROW

Wisconsin's ILBs have called themselves Death Row for a little while now and they have to earn it amongst their peers. We should not try to adopt it here, Chenal would not approve.

34 wonderlic? The new Fujita!

Smart, athletic, and highly-motivated is a hard to fail combination.

Wonder if they're planning on him playing more of a hybrid rusher/lb role

After watching highlights I have to think this is our line knifing sam right? The guy looks plenty capable of engaging or knifing blocks. Probably some rush upside as an overhang? Or maybe he and gay are interchangeable since they both have speed and size?

Yeah, similar to how they used some of the past Sam's. I'd think he woudl be pretty ideal for that.

Seems like a good idea. You dont want him going one on one with a Stanley but the tape says the kid can rush in pretty quickly through some small ass gaps.

I bet this dude would’ve worn Affliction shirts back in 2009. I’m sure he’s punched his fair share of drywall too.

Agreed. We should call something like "The Messengers of the Apocalypse," and they are there to deliver a message.

When was the last time our linebackers looked this good on paper?

Even Carter had like 80 tackles last year…

Incredible two year turn around.

They've gotta gashed vs the run for years because they have to play with more small guys on the field to cover the pass. Maybe this can change that.

CUT HIS LIFE INTO PIECES

THIS IS HIS LAST RESORT

SUFFOCATION NO RUNNING

Connor Rogers said hes a "Taller Nick Bolton". I love bolton but he seems like hes a little faster laterally.

DONT GIVE A **** IF IM ON SPECIAL TEAMS GUNNING

I just want to see this kid one time on STs. Just let him come downhill at full speed one time and kill the returner. ****.

Watching that first video in the OP, and this kid got better and better as he progressed through college. His closing speed is absurd and will spook QB's to the point that even if he doesn't get home, he'll disrupt the play. I especially hope it's productive on a now older, possibly less slippery Russel Wilson.

Also hoping he can ring Allen & Herbert's bell a time or two.

I think Chenal plays a tick slower than he timed, I think Bolton plays a tick faster than he timed.

I don't think that's an unfair comparison. At least at this stage of the game. I think Chenal has more upside as a Sam than Bolton would because I do think Chenal can do more damage as a rusher and eventually be better in coverage.

But I think calling him a taller Bolton coming out of college is plenty fair. Probably even setting the bar a little too high. Bolton was a pretty rare bird in terms of football savvy.

How many LBs are we going to keep on the roster?

Obviously Gay, Bolton and Chenal are locks.

That leaves Carter, Harris, Lee, Calhoun....and the UDFAs that we brought in.

Five guys max?

I would think so.

Especially when they're going to have to keep 9 DBs to even keep Williams on the roster. Watson would have to displace Baker to even make the team. I don't think its impossible but it seems pretty damn unlikely.

I guess only have 4 NFL caliber WRs eases the roster pressure somewhat. Lord, Fountain and Gordon are actually going to be in a fight for the 5th spot on the WR depth chart. Blech.

I think you can count on 50 spots that are probably set in stone.

Offense (24): 2 QBs, 4 RBs, 4 TEs, 5 WRs, 9 OL
Defense (23): 9 DL, 5 LB, 9 DBs
Specials: 3

Probably 10 OL with that alignment. Probably 10 DL after you add a veteran DE. That gets you to 52. So you're looking at a 4th HB (5th RB), 6th WR (probable STs ace) or 6th LB (also STs).

I just can't see them carrying 10 DBs or 3 QBs. If I'm betting it's 6 WRs with Gordon being WR5 and Fountain being more of a dedicated gunner. None of the rest of those WRs are likely coverage unit guys so it seems likely that we carry 6 WRs. I just don't care for anyone past the first 4, let alone tossing a couple more JAGs on the pile.

Not sure we'll hit 4 TEs to start the season. Fortson will probably be on the PUP list. So you could give his spot to an extra LB and let that sort itself out in the first 6 weeks.

And Fountain probably beats out Gordon. He's the new Kemp.

Yeah, I think Fountain makes the team. Like I said - none of the rest of the room is going to be on coverage units so he's gonna make the squad as a gunner.

But I could see them keeping 6 WRs to make sure they have the dedicated Gunner AND a potential 5th WR. Especially with Gordon ostensibly being the biggest, most physical guy we have who could theoretically be a target in the red zone (but in reality probably just sucks).

Still feel like we should've come out of this draft with 2 DL and 2 WRs.

Yeah, I would have liked to see them throw some more money at a guy like Kevin Austin as an UDFA. He's got the ability....just hasn't shown it yet. That's the guy you bring in and see if you can unlock it.

This on WR depth.

Not sure why, with all his flaws, we didn’t re-sign Robinson.

I think they were just as sick of him as we were.

One of the scouts made some jab about the past WR's when discussing Moore, saying something about "he can run the right routes and catch the ball."

I don't remember Pringle being that irritating, but I def. remember ol' D-Rop pissing all of us off.

Is Niemann officially gone? Please God say it's so...

Spags is going to get creative with this guy.

You don't spend a round 3 pick on a guy that's only going to play 20% of snaps in your base as a SAM.

There's so much potential with this kid as a blitzer out of nickel and dime.

Brett Kollman had an interesting take on it...outside blitzer in wide 9 on passing downs. Makes the OL slide that way giving Jones and Karlaftis 1 on 1s.

If they don't slide Chanel will get sacks because RBs aren't gonna block him very well.

You don't want a player hanging around saying "this is the way we did things when Tyreek and Watson was here". Best to cut the cord and move on.

He led the Badgers in both sacks and tackles for loss in 2020 and 2021.

The guy is going to have an opportunity right away here to rack up sacks and pressures.

Pretty obvious he was hand-selected by this staff to strengthen Spags' ability to disguise coverages and manufacture pressures by bringing extra rushers from various spots.

If you're a running back, you've got a much better chance of blocking Ben Niemann than you do Leo Chenal.

They gave away his jersey number.

I mean if I came into work tomorrow and the new guy was in my parking space and sitting at my desk, I wouldn't take it as a GREAT sign...

Oh sure, maybe they gave me a new office/spot - but I kinda doubt that's the case.

I think you can mentally move on from the Niemann Era...

How the hell does a white guy get a RAS of 9.99? I'd assume he has that tard strength, but his Wonderlic score says otherwise.

By binge-watching Sons of Anarchy while blaring Breaking Benjamin and bench-pressing car parts in his front yard.

Will be real interesting if he can fight off some of the beasts on the OL of other teams to get to the QB.

He looks like a gladiator. Me likee! :thumb:

Will be #49 unless a jersey number change before the season.

https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022...bers-revealed/

Like, it's not a coincidence they gave Karlaftis and Chenal 56 and 49 respectively, right? There's some assclownery afoot here.

;)

Josh is going to get his legs broken now if he tries that shit.

You do not block Leo Chenal. You only hope to get in his way long enough for your guy to escape.

I would love to see them use Leo at edge for passing downs.

Him, Ingram, Jones and Katlaftis (or Frank) should be able to get pressure.

I said it earlier, maybe in this thread, but he doesn't have any technique to speak of at Edge.

I mean if you widened your splits WAY out and sent him out there as a 9-technique guided missile, it might work. But probably only against stupid/inexperienced QBs. The Wide 9 went out of fashion in a hurry because it was just too easy to step up and defeat. Maybe you can steal one here and there, but not with regularity.

He's a guy who's gotten his sacks through inside blitzes (really gets through those seams nicely) and pursuit sacks.

He's not Micah Parsons. He's not a guy that's going to outrun a vertical set and bend the edge. It's not to say he can't someday develop into a nice pass-rush option in certain situations, but he's not a bendy dude that can make that lean and get under the OT.

He thrives in chaos and trying to hem him into that Edge role even in specific situations won't help him or us, IMO.

Kick Karlaftis inside on passing downs - then rush Ingram, Karlaftis, Jones and Clark, and have Chenal running around in the Niemann role - able to blitz from anywhere.

Wharton.

Karlaftis - Wharton - Jones - Ingram (because **** Frank Clark, that's why)


Wharton's a hell of an interior rusher in pass-rush situations. His hands are so fast and he's really nimble. He's not a consistent player there, but in pure pass rush, being really good a handful of times a game can be more valuable than being above average most of the game. I prefer boom/bust from my situational guys.

And yeah, Chenal as a blitzer is ideal. But the problem is that on passing downs, if you have Chenal in there, you're taking Bolton or Gay out. And I'm just not sure you can have Chenal in there over them all that often because he's not comfortable in space right now.

So when you're not blitzing him, you're almost playing 10 v. 11. He needs to learn his depth and just get more comfortable 'feeling' the space around him and who's entering/exiting it.

I mean I guess you could try some sort of matchup zone where you play him in more of a man style on the RB out of the backfield? But man, you're asking a ton out of Gay and your DBs if you do that.

I dunno - he just may need a little more time for pass-rush downs.

Why not use him basically in the role they used Ragland in a few years ago?

talk about wishing evil on someone...

He was good in 19 when they got him in the "SAM blitzing" spot.

Let him play going forward and drop into a few hook zones.

I'm imagining Chenal, instead of Niemann, hitting Garoppolo in the Super Bowl. That mother ****er would be steering his wheelchair with his mouth today.

The slowmo replays of Jimmy’s soul leaving his chest would’ve been epic

Wisconsin would line this guy up directly over the C and let him cave in the OL on early downs. This guy flat out destroys people. He can be such a Swiss Army knife.

Love it

Josh Allen’s running plays against us have been put on notice. Leo is going to take his soul.

Why can't he learn pass rushing moves

God I hope so. Watching that playoff game in person last year was so frustrating. He looked like he could just be lit up at any moment but Niemann's worthless ass would just get shoved out of the picture every time.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdGvJ...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Instant wood

It sure seems to me that every piece added in the draft - and after, with Lonnie Johnson - is about making the defense as versatile as possible.

"Violence and physicality man, that's it. I am addicted to hitting people I love it i can't get enough"


Leo Chenal is going bring what he says.

:rockon:

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Oooooh I like this guy. He just sounds like a beast. Let's GO LEO

He can.

He probably will.

You realize that DEs will 'learn' pass rush moves and how to refine their techniques for essentially their entire careers, right? You can be a hand in the dirt DL and have done that job for a decade and STILL need to stay on top of your technique.

It isn't as simple as 'slap the right shoulder button when the QB snaps the ball then press O to turbo boost to the quarterback'.

Edge rushers will set up blockers. They'll chain moves that are oftentimes dependent on what the DL shows them on his first step or first punch. They'll intentionally tank one rep to get a blocker thinking one way, then do something completely different when need arises.

It's nothing near as simple as "hey, here's how you do a rip, push/pull and swim - NOW GO EAT!!!" to be a moderately effective edge rusher.

It will take awhile for him to get there.

I mean yeah that was my point. People in here saying he doesn't have enough moves but everything I see from him appears to be a student of the game.

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I'm nowhere near a video making artist but just cause I have a boner for Chenal I threw together a little highlight vid.

I am so happy about this guy. Fan favorite day 1.

Like Rich Scanlon or Boomer, only with talent.

No love for Mike Maslowski?

Remember when they tried to celebrate him leading the team in tackles but neglected to mention they were all like seven yards upfield

this is probably our best draft pick, I hope he gets a lot of playing time

This is who we also signed as a UDFA that I like a lot who plays like Chenal.
This guy will make the cut IMHO. He is a baller as well.

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This kid is gonna ball

Rich Scanlon on ****in hyper-steroids.

Gonna get y'alls dicks hard af ballin out on the field.

I'm glad we got 3 solid backers as Rose is a Niemann clone. Niemann was an inch shorter and their pro day results were similar. He would be a great addition as a back up but hopefully never has to start, as was always my argument with Niemann. Great backup and Special Teams, but not a starter.

I'll take Dino Hackett instead.

this is one of the most badass videos of highlights I've seen a player great job putting it together KCrockaholic

What about Scot F U J I T A


Just miss hearing his name yelled when ever he actually made a play.

Glad you enjoyed :thumb: The song fits him well

As I was watching that first play vs. Michigan I was just sitting here thinking "Oh god, please get down quarterback. I really don't want to see this turn into a snuff film..."

Because man, Chenal was coming with a full head of steam and that was an on-field fatality waiting to happen...