Chiefs About the defense, now what?

RedThat · 04-23-2010, 09:58 PM

What can we come to think about it after making only two defensive selections?

From personnel perspective, the Chiefs only REAL improvement comes from the secondary imo. Adding Berry will help A LOT.

I feel confident in the secondary, but Im still concerned about the lack of talent in the front 7. CB's are solid, Berry can be a superstar in this league. Arenas possibly improves the nickel defense, I don't know?

But I think it is evidently clear they weren't drafting any linebackers this year which is extremely disappointing. I think going into next year DJ, Vrabel and Hali are the linebackers, but, they should've drafted at LEAST 1 linebacker in the 2nd round. Its obvious now they believe in Vrabel and DJ, I mean I could see there actions behind that, they gave DJ a first round tender offer and extended Vrabel's contract.

That points to all signs they were drafting any linebackers and was the case. And I guess the same thing could be said about the nose? Shaun Smith is a guy they signed for a reason. They had a chance to draft Cody, or Cam Thomas but passed on both.

Im guessing our only hope for players to step up and/or surprise. I hope Shaun Smith can do the job? I hope Dorsey and TJ stepup and breakout. Were gonna need them to. Can Vrabel play back to old form under Crennel? Or will DJ be a different player? who knows? maybe the coaching will help? Having Romeo and adding new defensive assistants will help. Maybe the players will respond to a better scheme or coaching. That is the only positive thing I can really focus on when I think of defense for this team. What are your thoughts? Please add. Thanks.

04-23-2010, 09:58 PM	Topic Starter
RedThat Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Casino cash: $10004900	About the defense, now what? What can we come to think about it after making only two defensive selections? From personnel perspective, the Chiefs only REAL improvement comes from the secondary imo. Adding Berry will help A LOT. I feel confident in the secondary, but Im still concerned about the lack of talent in the front 7. CB's are solid, Berry can be a superstar in this league. Arenas possibly improves the nickel defense, I don't know? But I think it is evidently clear they weren't drafting any linebackers this year which is extremely disappointing. I think going into next year DJ, Vrabel and Hali are the linebackers, but, they should've drafted at LEAST 1 linebacker in the 2nd round. Its obvious now they believe in Vrabel and DJ, I mean I could see there actions behind that, they gave DJ a first round tender offer and extended Vrabel's contract. That points to all signs they were drafting any linebackers and was the case. And I guess the same thing could be said about the nose? Shaun Smith is a guy they signed for a reason. They had a chance to draft Cody, or Cam Thomas but passed on both. Im guessing our only hope for players to step up and/or surprise. I hope Shaun Smith can do the job? I hope Dorsey and TJ stepup and breakout. Were gonna need them to. Can Vrabel play back to old form under Crennel? Or will DJ be a different player? who knows? maybe the coaching will help? Having Romeo and adding new defensive assistants will help. Maybe the players will respond to a better scheme or coaching. That is the only positive thing I can really focus on when I think of defense for this team. What are your thoughts? Please add. Thanks.
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