[Coach]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

First of all, we already aren't in the right scheme.

I think we should play a standard 4-3 with more of a Cover 1 look that brings pressure from the backers rather than the front 4.

Sure, and I respect that. But you also need your front 4 to be generating all the pressure they can, without any help from the linebackers, so the linebackers can drop back in coverage or play man-to-man coverage. Spagnuolo is a good defensive coordinator, and I would have no objection if he were to come to KC. But NY's front four is very good, and that's what makes his blitzes even more effective IMHO. It worked well under Jim Johnson in Philly.

But there also extra benefits if there was a DC that can employ a little of a change up to his fastball. Primarly a 4-3 with a little 3-4 and a 4-6 on the side. That will cause alot of headaches for the offensive coaches to gameplan, because they shouldn't gameplan thinking that it'll be strictly a 4-3, because they will also have to gameplan some 3-4 and a 4-6.

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I think that Hali and McBride are servicable pieces on the left side in such a defense.

I have no objections provided Hali and McBride are used correctly. They both appears to me that they are at best, role players. There's still a little possibility that McBride could grow into a serviceable starting LE with Hali spelling him in some occasions. But that will be determined, as soon as we get new defensive coaches. The sooner, the better, IMHO.

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Ithink Dorsey can be an assist man for play makers. I think that Tyler should spell Dorsey and not start alongside him.

That's where I somewhat disgree with you respectfully on Tank Tyler, because he has shown some improvement from his year 1 to year 2. I know it's not much to look at statistically wise, but you couldn't deny that there was some improvement there, despite the fact that our rush defense is bad. However, I also wonder if the fact that many members on here strongly believes that Tyler and Dorsey are both playing the wrong positions. Meaning that they both switch, maybe could solve some of the problems. Who knows? I still give both of them the benefit of the doubt, especially that they are stuck under a very shitty defensive line coach in Tim Krumrie. Under Krumrie's tenture, I have not seen one of our linemen ever show any kind of improvement at all. Maybe Jared Allen, but who really knows?

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Mecca's opinion that we need a larger DT alongside Dorsey has merit, especially on the first two downs.

Sure, I could see that argument, but at the same time, we also need to realize that Tyler is in his 2nd year and Dorsey in his first year. Very rare you'll find a DT that would dominate the league within their first 3 years, if I am not mistaken. Maybe two, but that may be generous.

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

DJ is a downhill linebacker with speed. I don't like him as a coverage backer, and I hate him as a mike. He should be used the way he was used as a rookie. They should blitz him all over the place.

Williams is a good LB for a strong nickel, IMO.

Yeah, he does have good speed, and I agree that he should be blitzing him. However, I am concerned about his inability to shed blockers and sometimes, I do wonder if D. Johnson is actually going "all-out" on the plays. I mean, I want the Johnson that played in the Oakland game where he dominated that game. Not just one game and disappear for say, 5-6 weeks.

I'm indifferent in Williams. Seems to me that he's probably special teamer type of a player who can fill in a role position, but that's just my opinion.

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

We have pieces, we just need a playmaker at RDE. I don't want Peppers, but I'd be ok with us going after Suggs (but that probably won't happen).

I think the main problem is that the fans just aren't patient with the players. You can be impatient with the coaches and management, but these players need time, especially when the LB and DL coaches are horrendous.

Oh I agree on the pieces comment. It's there, but there has to be more additions on there. Deftinaly needs a RE in a very bad way. Probably will need more depth in DT positions, as Boone and Ron Edwards are a waste of space, IMHO. Deftinaly will need some LB's as well. Safety position is a major issue for me. Page is serviceable at best, but Pollard? Yikes. What really bothers me is that we're already 2-12 right now, and we still haven't seen anything out Morgan, who SHOULD be getting major playing time over Pollard.

I am paitent with the players, that's not the issue. But at the same time, you expect results back from those players. It's been almost 4 years now for D. Johnson, and he still hasn't shown me that he can be consistent. I see flashes of brilliance there, but why is it hard for him to be consistent, coaching staff be damned?

But the bottom line is, and it's a undeniable fact, that we need new coaches, period. I would have no objections if we were to keep David Gibbs, as the corners has shown some improvement. Especially Leggett, but if Gibbs is gone, I'm not gonna shed a tear.