We're looking fine at DE. But it's DT that's worrisome. Outside of Jones, we have Nnadi, who isn't that good, Wharton, who is coming off season ending injury from last season, and a day 3 rookie. There's also Shelton, who looks improved, but hasn't been that great up until now in his career.

"even more importantly, he flashed some solid plays in the run game as well"

Exaaaaactly.

It's the first thing i look for and imo, the most important.

Because it means we can play him early and often.

Am I misremembering..? I thought he was pretty solid against the run in college just awkwardly played as a pass rusher.. I’ve seen multiple people allude to him not being good against the run.

Oh i have no idea what he was like in college.

But when i look at rookie defensive linemen the first two things i look for are:

1. Can he hold his own at the point of attack? Is he getting mauled at the LoS? Does he have functional strength to hold up against NFL LT's?

2. An extension of 1, can he hold up in the run game.

If he can do those things in his rookie year then we're off to a good start. The pass rush stuff will come in time.

But if he can't do the thing mentioned above, then we can't really get him on the field to work on the pass rush stuff.

Yep, Even Alabama had to have a double team on him 80% of the plays. He is a monster

It’s why we all loved the Tyson Jackson pick so much.

He couldn’t be moved from his spot and had loads of get off.

ROFL

I think the argument was he wasn't great against the run but this was largely a result of his alignment and usage. He's not going to be useful all across the DL, but keep him at DE and he could be fine against he run. That's the argument i saw.

Uzi is Tyson Jackson now??

GTFO with this nonsense.

yessir

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We haven&#39;t gotten to see much of FAU against starters, but here he is working CLE starting LT Jedrick Wills. <a href="https://t.co/SEvS1kMetw">pic.twitter.com/SEvS1kMetw</a></p>&mdash; Tony Sommer (@Tony_Sommer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tony_Sommer/status/1695579098041499834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I really hope they plan on playing this dude week 1, because we need him to with Omenihu out.

In all honesty, they have no choice, but to play FAU.

he's gonna be a gudun

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Felix Anudike-Uzomah might have a little juice. <br><br>Raw, raw, raw, but he&#39;s able to get some movement with hands and has some balance through contact. <a href="https://t.co/wQQsrjkl44">pic.twitter.com/wQQsrjkl44</a></p>&mdash; Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealMNchiefsfan/status/1701319011630514356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Um, that's pretty clearly a safety. LT clearly jerked him back in the end zone.

That happened right in front of us. I thought he looked pretty advanced for a rookie DL.

He's going be better than Karlaftis, definitely as a pass-rusher. Better get off, better hands, better plans. Think he's going to be a fun

I concur

Damn that's a good punch.

Maybe it was luck, but if that was plan, he just couldn't have done it better. As soon as the LT raises that right light to protect on an inside move (hands go up) FAU just drives two arms into his chest and gets low to rock him backwards.

From that point forward the rep is pure defense for the LT.

That's a HELL of a play. And its hard to teach it; that almost has to be instinct, at least in part.

I got him in saaandbooox.

He's gonna be a damn nice player, fellas. I was a little disappointed in the pick and I think I was pretty wrong.

Yeah he can play.

I think so too.

Clearly more naturally bendy and explosive, George is more about hustle and brute strength

I think we're going to be extremely happy with the Anudike-Uzomah and Karlaftis pairing for the next few years. They complement each other well, and Anudike-Uzomah adds some nice explosiveness.

He's more advanced than I expected.

Taylor Decker is a damn good LT and very techinically sound. To be able to beat him with a technical move, not just pure athleticism or outside speed, in his first pro game... that is enticing.

Right now Karlaftis is really just hustle. The power is reasonable but it's not sudden and because he doesn't have other tools, like FAU, he's easier to block. What makes a guy like FAU look better is the variety. Yes he's bendier and explosive but there's also still a credible threat of power. Add that to a deliberate or instinctive approach to rush plans. He's just...better, imo, or how it looks to me.

Karlaftis is going to be a Paul Kruger type player. High energy, solid in every phase of the game…

I was a Felix guy before the draft and he's only getting started.

Expect him to hit another gear once he gets a bit more comfortable.

Karlaftis is really good in space knocking down passes and getting in the way. Sooner or later he will get a pick 6.

I didn't pay much attention to the D on the all 22, but when I did and FAU was playing he was making an good plays. From the little I saw it looked like he outplayed Karlaftis. I'll have to give the D a watch.

If Tamba teaches Karlaftis hand fighting, he might surprise. It took Tamba a number of years, but it was hand fighting that made him a monster. That plus motor was a great combo. Karlaftis has the motor.

Someone get Tim Krummrie on line 1.

Not bad for a guy who came in behind with a wrist injury. By about week 10 he may really come around.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em7vbJVD13c

This is why he was drafted 1st round. Will pay dividends for years to come.

He isn't "raw". Dumbass fake media basement Podcaster s need to stop being tagged and posted

Four years together. Chiefs D Boner

He's not a polished finished product either. It makes him seem more impressive by calling him raw.

Yip! I'd riot with you if I lived there!

I'd really like to get a pure speed guy somewhere along the way, but shit these 2 look real nice.

BJ Thompson

perfect spags end

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> Rookie Felix Anudik-Uzomah showcasing his lateral<br>quickness and acceleration on this T-E stunt. <a href="https://t.co/TuJlVYZmSH">pic.twitter.com/TuJlVYZmSH</a></p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1701660648004850112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I really want to see a package with Karlaftis - Jones - Omenihu - Uzi

Awwww yeeeeaaaaaaah

I still just can't help but laugh at this offseason. Rice, Thompson, Coburn - all guys I really liked. And Taylor/James in FA.

Veach just lived in my head this off-season.

I hope these guys don't suck...

I liked the strategy re getting speed late, only thing is...24. Not sure what the development curve looks like. Could be a really nice situational rusher, could be another Kaindoh.

FAU was exactly what I wanted from the available DEs.

Yes please

Watching some of Jacobs cut ups of FAU.

Man....he's advanced of where I thought. Give him some games here with Jones and we're good.

Sexy af.

This defense is going to be ****ing scary by mid season.

This is why I figured Jones and his camp would want some 'top 10 in X categories' incentives in there.

Because this Defense can do that. Fairly easily, IMO.

It could be truly vile. Especially if Cook develops and Williams can man that CB3 slot effectively all season (young corner volatility still scares me quite a bit there).

But man, with FAU looking like he did and Omenihu as an absolute terror in limited pre-season run on interior rushes - friggen yikes. Hell, that's presuming BJ Thompson provides nothing and I STILL think he can pick up 3-5 sacks as the year progresses and we come up with specialized ways to use him.

Chamarri Connor gonna play a big part this year at some point too.

The Defense is sitting realllll nice.

They sure do seem to be preparing him for Sneed's role (or Mathieu's).

I'm not sure he'll get a ton of run this year, if the rest of the secondary stays largely healthy. But they very clearly have a plan for him and I suspect it means that Sneed is a likely comp pick waiting to happen...

That's my thought as well.

Man....if Thompson can be that nascar speed guy on the edge 5 or 6 snaps a game...we're cooking with some gas here.

Man I'd really like to keep Sneed. Would be nice to have a little vet continuity there and athletically he just looks a level up from Connor.

I don't think Veach wants to pay CBs. We'd have McDuffie, Williams and Watson in their 3rd year with Connor and Jones in their 2nd. We'd be ok.

Faces will be raped

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I know people were discussing polish and rawness with FAU. To me it's a combination of, seemingly, having a real vet understanding of how to set guys up, and enough experience and athleticism to run the full gamut of pass rush moves. But he also has some technical aspects he can improve upon, and he only 21, with what looks like scope to get bigger and stronger. So it's a perfect mix of nous, ability with some further potential.

Seems that way. Man Jones and even Boye-Doe looked intriguing. Jesus I forget about Rush. ONE of those guys outside McDuffie has to turn into something, surely!

Frank Clark plays in Denver now.

I'm fairly certain I saw someone say "I'm tired of having a shitty defense!" not too terribly long ago 'round these parts...

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Can't wait for Omenihu to get back.

If it takes him 2 years to develop and you get 2 years of some weird Bruce Irvin speed rush stuff at 26 and 27, you've committed robbery. And you can PROBABLY get him extended a year early to get ages 28 and 29 fairly cheaply if you think he's developed nicely.

I don't worry much about age past the 2nd round. Those are really '2nd contract' guys - folks who you calculate their return based on the second contract as well. 3rd round and after? Eh - churn and burn those bad boys. If you give me anything valuable on your rookie deal, that's almost always a win.

EDIT: Well I'll be damned - went to look Irvin up (couldn't remember if it was Irving or Irvin) and the guy was a 25 yr old rookie in his own right. he played last season at 35 yrs old. And never really did anything but run fast and blitz. He was as weird as a weird prospect gets but size/speed plays if the guy's not a moron. And frankly, Irvin kinda WAS a moron.

I'm not worried about it. Hell, I'm more worried about his weight than his age. Go steal some of them nuggies, BJ!

O.City: "Where is our cap space!!!"

Me: "Well we have like $30 million in defensive tackle inactive at the moment, that's like 15% of it..."

O.City again:

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I daresay no team in the NFL will be receiving a shot in the arm to their defense like we will. Right before the tough part of the schedule hits.

It's gonna be nuts. A bunch of teams with next to no film on how we plan to use Jones and Omenihu.

And everything we kindof envisioned?

It was before we saw FAU do THAT.

I mean that's just a baller ****ing stunt right there. Have him do that and Omenihu twist around to the outside while Jones occupies a double team and GK just goes looking to collapse the right side....

HNGHHHHGHHG

Healthy and in sync, this DL is gonna be fuuuuuuuun. Oh it may still be shattered ass at stopping the run but who cares - run defense is boring.

Just get to 3rd and 5.

Think the age thing is more a case of wondering what is possible at 25 and 26 that wasn't at 24. But i totally agree otherwise. I also just wonder what patience there will be and what they need him to show in his rookie year.

I think he's one of the few examples of the "get him in an NFL S+C environment" that might not be wishful thinking. Would be pretty sweet if he amounts to anything

And the Bengals and Bills have shit offensive lines.

:D

I would absolutely love it if our DL brutalises the Bengals OL

Agree.

Since the season has started he can't practice with the team or use team facilities, correct? Might take him a game or two to see everything he brings to the table. But the thought of those two together with the other pieces we have is pretty appealing.

https://twitter.com/zackeisen21/stat...03685805576646

Through two weeks, 2023 first rounder Felix Anudike-Uzomah has 4 pressures (tied for 3rd on the Chiefs) on 28 pass rush snaps.

That’s a pressure rate of 14.3%, second best on the team, only behind Chris Jones.

God I can't wait for Omenihu.

It's like Thanos getting the final infinity stone.

Start this man now!

Et tu, Detoxing?

Seconded!

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OMG, they're multiplying.

ROFL

ROFL OMG that is great.

Even had me confused for a second..

Seemed like a B- pick at the time but he's pretty darn good!

Our D line has played so well I honestly forgot about him but yeah this gonna be fun

Just keep stacking good football players.

Holy shit, I did too.

This is gonna best the best D Line we've had since...............

I’m just excited for his first solo sack at Arrowhead so he can do his robot arm twisty dance. That will be the moment fans fall in love.

And staylor avatars