Chiefs A dash of Curry solidifies Chiefs defense.

SenselessChiefsFan · 03-02-2009, 08:22 AM

Obviously, the Chiefs are going to the 3-4.

Lets look at the Defensive line first. The Chiefs have a couple of guys in Boone and McBride that are DE/DT hybrids. They will be able to play DE in the 3-4. McBride has focused on staying slim while in the NFL becuse he was playing end in the 4-3. He will be allowed to Bulk up. Boone is a heck of a fit in the 3-4 as well.

Dorsey often tied up two blockers last year. He will also be allowed to go inside and outside. Perhaps not the prototypical NT... but a guy who has flexibility and will be better at NT than some in here realize. In college, he was asked to merely hold the line of scrimage. He wasn't asked to get upfield. In the 3-4, it will be very similar whether he plays end or NT.

Tank will play the nose exclusively, which should be a good fit on run downs. We also still have Ron Edwards, who is a big body that can rotate in at NT.

Now, linebacker, the OLB's are Hali and Vrabel. Hali should get double digit sacks this year with the switch to the 3-4. He won't be on the line every down which should keep the wear and tear on his body down a bit. It will allow him to be in space, which he plays well in.

I know that some don't think he is fast enough. I think those guys are foolish, but then again, they think I am foolish for thinking he will be a great fit. The great thing is that we will get to see this year who is right.

DJ will move inside. This will help DJ's game. The defensive line for the 3-4 isn't trying to get upfield. They are merely trying to hold the line of scrimage. This will allow DJ to play sideline to sideline and make more plays.

Now, the secondary was pretty good last year. Bernard Pollard will be allowed to play inside the box more and Page will be more of a traditional safety. Morgan is the x factor here because he has more ranged than Pollard and is a better tackler than Page.

The Chiefs starting corners are pretty solid with Carr and Flowers. With the additional pass rush that the Chiefs should be getting, I expect that these guys will do just fine.

Now, comes the spice of the defense.... Curry. Curry is an absolute beast that will roam the middle of the field and make tackle after tackle. Curry is good in coverage, and will be able to rush the passer from the middle of the field on blitz's. This will allow him to be more effective rushing the passer. Inside blitzes are effective because of the speed of the blitzer and a lane created by the outside rush. Curry is fast enough, that he will be able to disquise the blitzes very well and won't have to be close to the line of scrimage to be effective. Curry is the best fit for this team at #3, and will make the biggest impact of any player the Chiefs can draft IMO.

I know I will get flamed for this. I know that some think that McBride, Hali and Dorsey are busts. I think that they are players in the Patriots mold. Guys who love the game, who are smart and who never give up.

I hope that Curry somehow falls to the Chiefs, because if he does, the Chiefs will have a defense that will be at least top half of the league next year, if not top 10.

He is a dynamic leader on defense, and I think the next Ray Lewis. As such, I think he is worth the #3 pick.

Now, flame away. After having the Chiefs effectively remove the option of drafting the dirty Sanchez.... nothing can bring me down....

keg in kc · 03-02-2009, 08:24 AM

Hey, just what we needed, another Curry thread combined with a Hali's going to be a stud 3-4 OLB thread.

I think it's reerun day on bizarro-world.

Mecca · 03-02-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Hey, just what we needed, another Curry thread combined with a Hali's going to be a stud 3-4 OLB thread.

I think it's reerun day on bizarro-world.

This guy can not be serious really.

MGRS13 · 03-02-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

This guy can not be serious really.

Serious? After he said the defense could be possible top 10 I thought he was trying for funniest post of the year. I mean this is a joke right?

Mecca · 03-02-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MGRS13

Serious? After he said the defense could be possible top 10 I thought he was trying for funniest post of the year. I mean this is a joke right?

It's almost as funny as him saying Hali will be awesome as a 3-4 OLB.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-02-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It's almost as funny as him saying Hali will be awesome as a 3-4 OLB.

Or that Herm is staying.

Or the hundreds of completely short bus-esque posts he's made on here.

MGRS13 · 03-02-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It's almost as funny as him saying Hali will be awesome as a 3-4 OLB.

He will be awesome as a 3-4 LB. You know when he finally gets cut from here and gets picked up by some other team for their practice squad where he gets to play 3 or 4 plays per practice. Badoom Ching..........I know I know it wasn't that funny but after this original post in this thread every thing pales in comparison.

SenselessChiefsFan · 03-02-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MGRS13

Serious? After he said the defense could be possible top 10 I thought he was trying for funniest post of the year. I mean this is a joke right?

Nope. No joke. Two years ago, the Chiefs were in the top half of the league with less talent.

I know they had Jared Allen, and he was a great player. And, no player on the Chiefs defense is that kind of stud.

But, I think the 3-4 fits the players pretty well and Curry, IMO is the next Ray Lewis. So, yeah, I think top 10 is possible.

But, I think top 15 is likely.

KC Jones · 03-02-2009, 08:26 AM

Brock · 03-02-2009, 08:26 AM

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**The Bad Guy** · 03-02-2009, 08:27 AM

I want Aaron Curry.

But there is no way he solidifies anything.

The Chiefs still need a NT, they still need another outside LB, and they still need another DE like Igor.

SenselessChiefsFan · 03-02-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I want Aaron Curry.

But there is no way he solidifies anything.

The Chiefs still need a NT, they still need another outside LB, and they still need another DE like Igor.

They do need another OLB, because Vrabel is on his last legs. They will need a DE because Boone has only a couple of years left.

As far as NT, they don't have the prototypical guy on the roster, BUT, teams often have to play without prototypical guys at ever position. And, I think Tank and Dorsey will be fine there.

**DeezNutz** · 03-02-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

They do need another OLB, because Vrabel is on his last legs. They will need a DE because Boone has only a couple of years left.

As far as NT, they don't have the prototypical guy on the roster, BUT, teams often have to play without prototypical guys at ever position. And, I think Tank and Dorsey will be fine there.

Boone has a couple of years left doing what? Being a mediocre rotational player?

If Dorsey lines up as the NT in a 3-4, it's going to look like a midget tossing contest.

Chief Faithful · 03-02-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

They do need another OLB, because Vrabel is on his last legs. They will need a DE because Boone has only a couple of years left.

As far as NT, they don't have the prototypical guy on the roster, BUT, teams often have to play without prototypical guys at ever position. And, I think Tank and Dorsey will be fine there.

Vrabel also can play inside so why not let Curry show if he can play outside first and if not then move him inside.

Mecca · 03-02-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Faithful

Vrabel also can play inside so why not let Curry show if he can play outside first and if not then move him inside.

He can't play outside in a 3-4, 3-4 OLBs are like athletic DE's he's not a pass rusher.

03-02-2009, 08:22 AM	Topic Starter
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	A dash of Curry solidifies Chiefs defense. Obviously, the Chiefs are going to the 3-4. Lets look at the Defensive line first. The Chiefs have a couple of guys in Boone and McBride that are DE/DT hybrids. They will be able to play DE in the 3-4. McBride has focused on staying slim while in the NFL becuse he was playing end in the 4-3. He will be allowed to Bulk up. Boone is a heck of a fit in the 3-4 as well. Dorsey often tied up two blockers last year. He will also be allowed to go inside and outside. Perhaps not the prototypical NT... but a guy who has flexibility and will be better at NT than some in here realize. In college, he was asked to merely hold the line of scrimage. He wasn't asked to get upfield. In the 3-4, it will be very similar whether he plays end or NT. Tank will play the nose exclusively, which should be a good fit on run downs. We also still have Ron Edwards, who is a big body that can rotate in at NT. Now, linebacker, the OLB's are Hali and Vrabel. Hali should get double digit sacks this year with the switch to the 3-4. He won't be on the line every down which should keep the wear and tear on his body down a bit. It will allow him to be in space, which he plays well in. I know that some don't think he is fast enough. I think those guys are foolish, but then again, they think I am foolish for thinking he will be a great fit. The great thing is that we will get to see this year who is right. DJ will move inside. This will help DJ's game. The defensive line for the 3-4 isn't trying to get upfield. They are merely trying to hold the line of scrimage. This will allow DJ to play sideline to sideline and make more plays. Now, the secondary was pretty good last year. Bernard Pollard will be allowed to play inside the box more and Page will be more of a traditional safety. Morgan is the x factor here because he has more ranged than Pollard and is a better tackler than Page. The Chiefs starting corners are pretty solid with Carr and Flowers. With the additional pass rush that the Chiefs should be getting, I expect that these guys will do just fine. Now, comes the spice of the defense.... Curry. Curry is an absolute beast that will roam the middle of the field and make tackle after tackle. Curry is good in coverage, and will be able to rush the passer from the middle of the field on blitz's. This will allow him to be more effective rushing the passer. Inside blitzes are effective because of the speed of the blitzer and a lane created by the outside rush. Curry is fast enough, that he will be able to disquise the blitzes very well and won't have to be close to the line of scrimage to be effective. Curry is the best fit for this team at #3, and will make the biggest impact of any player the Chiefs can draft IMO. I know I will get flamed for this. I know that some think that McBride, Hali and Dorsey are busts. I think that they are players in the Patriots mold. Guys who love the game, who are smart and who never give up. I hope that Curry somehow falls to the Chiefs, because if he does, the Chiefs will have a defense that will be at least top half of the league next year, if not top 10. He is a dynamic leader on defense, and I think the next Ray Lewis. As such, I think he is worth the #3 pick. Now, flame away. After having the Chiefs effectively remove the option of drafting the dirty Sanchez.... nothing can bring me down....
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