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Originally Posted by GoChiefs
Goff was good enough to start for a division winner last year. There are some REALLY crappy linemen out there. You act like every team is lining up with a bunch of all-pros.
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Yeah, last year, Clay. The Chargers released him, didn't they? Oh, and did you forget about the part where Goff couldn't pass the conditioning test? Nice.
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Originally Posted by GoChiefs
So? He proved he could make plays. He's not Kolby Smith or Dantrell Savage. The guy has talent and has used it to success on an NFL field. He's a legit backup RB and threat out of the backfield. You're completely minimizing him to NOTHING and that's garbage.
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Until he proves that he can stay on the field and stay healthy, he's nothing. He may be fast and he may be shifty, but that doesn't mean a thing if you're constantly in the tub.
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Originally Posted by GoChiefs
Isaac Bruce caught 61 passes last year for the 49ers. Muhsin Muhammad caught 65 for the Panthers. Derrick Mason caught 80 for the Ravens. All these guys are near Engram's age. I'm not saying Engram is gonna catch 60 balls. But can he be a reliable third-down target and catch 35-40 passes this year? I don't see why not. That's an important role. He's definitely proven something.
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Bobby Engram isn't Bruce or Muhammed. He was NEVER a speed receiver or deep threat. He's a possession receiver that's 36 years old. He was released by a 4-12 team, only to sign with a 2-14 team. That should tell you something about his value.
I'll be shocked if he makes it through the entire season, let alone makes the team.
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Originally Posted by GoChiefs
The Chiefs had COMPLETE TRASH on the defensive line last year. They got run the hell over. Magee and Jackson, if they are who Pioli thinks they are, aren't complete trash. Pretty simple.
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It's not simple. JFC! How is it simple? They're ROOKIES. They're playing in a new defense with a couple of ancient linebackers behind them. They've NEVER played 16 games in a season (let alone 20, with preseason). There's a learning curve involved by everyone on this defense.
Simple? Ha!
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Originally Posted by GoChiefs
As far as Thomas and Vrabel, yes, they could get hurt. ANYONE can get hurt. If they stay healthy, they'll improve the run defense, and Vrabel will improve the pass rush. There's no question about that. None at ALL. The Chiefs were bottom of the barrel in those areas last year.
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IF? IF? See, you don't get it. For the Chiefs to win 4 games, there can't be ANY "IF'S". NO injuries. NO missed field goals. NO losses in the turnover battle. NO stupid mistakes.
IF the Chiefs don't play perfect football, they're going to lose. Hell, they could play a perfect football game and still lose because of their inferior talent. Teams like the Ravens, Steelers and Giants will just move their offenses up and down the field at will against the Chiefs defense. Defenses like the Ravens, Giants, Steelers, Eagles and Chargers will constantly bring pressure against Goff, Niswanger and ScIntosh.
It's going to be a very ugly season.