Chiefs Chiefs Going 3-4 -Adam Shefters Blog - Page 6

philfree · 02-18-2009, 09:59 AM

Posted: Adam Schefter | Adam Schefter | Tags: Glenn Dorsey, Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City announced its coaching staff this week. What it didn’t announce is that the Chiefs are planning to switch to a 3-4 defense.

Under the guidance of new defensive coaches Clancy Pendergast and Gary Gibbs, the Chiefs are turning to the defense that has done so well for Pittsburgh and is back in vogue in the NFL. The Chiefs are going 3-4.

Now Kansas City is going to have to tailor its personnel accordingly. But what is most intriguing and mysterious about it is where last year’s first-round pick, defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey, fits in. Dorsey might not be stout enough to play nose tackle in a 3-4, and he might not be big enough to play end in that style of defense.

One year after becoming Kansas City’s top pick, there now are questions about Dorsey’s role.

But the changes now are coming fast and furious in Kansas City, mainly on defense.

Discuss

PhilFree

missinDThomas · 02-18-2009, 11:04 AM

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missinDThomas · 02-18-2009, 11:04 AM

and still get sanchez

RustShack · 02-18-2009, 11:05 AM

Just because a player can play more than one position doesn't mean they are great at more than one position.

Demonpenz · 02-18-2009, 11:06 AM

If we go to a 3-4 we aren't going to get a tackle at #3

milkman · 02-18-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Messier

I'm sure they'll try him there to see. He's one of the few players on d right now that fits.

No he's not.

The OLB has to have the speed to get around the edge, and the primary reason that Hali failed at RDE is that he didn't have the speed to get around the edge, so he was easy to contain.

SenselessChiefsFan · 02-18-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RINGLEADER

Hali is a fraud.

Yeah, remember that when he is going to the Pro Bowl. If anyone is happy about this, it has to be Hali. This is a perfect fit for him.

He is a much better player than most Chiefs fans realize.

He will be freed up to make plays all over the field, and he will.

Turk and Boone make very good 3-4 ends.

Dorsey will be fine at NT, Edwards and Tank are good backups at the position.

If anyone is happy, it has to be Hali. This is the perfect defense for his skill set.

DJ should move inside where he will be allowed to use his range.

If the season were starting today, I think Brian Johnston would be given the first shot to be a starting OLB.

Carr and Flowers will be allowed to be more physical at the LOS.

The Chiefs will add some pieces, but the pieces they have fit better than some here realize.

BigCatDaddy · 02-18-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

so, if we get curry, we've effectively tied up 100 million dollars (god, I feel like dr. evil saying that) into a 3-4 DE (who aren't high dollar playes) and an ILB for the 3-4 (once again, not your high dollar players--those would be the rushbackers)

that's ****ing reeruned.

Don't Seymore and Warren make pretty good coin for the Pats?

milkman · 02-18-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Yeah, remember that when he is going to the Pro Bowl. If anyone is happy about this, it has to be Hali. This is a perfect fit for him.

He is a much better player than most Chiefs fans realize.

He will be freed up to make plays all over the field, and he will.

Turk and Boone make very good 3-4 ends.

Dorsey will be fine at NT, Edwards and Tank are good backups at the position.

If anyone is happy, it has to be Hali. This is the perfect defense for his skill set.

DJ should move inside where he will be allowed to use his range.

If the season were starting today, I think Brian Johnston would be given the first shot to be a starting OLB.

Carr and Flowers will be allowed to be more physical at the LOS.

The Chiefs will add some pieces, but the pieces they have fit better than some here realize.

Good god, you are a ****ing idiot.

RustShack · 02-18-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Yeah, remember that when he is going to the Pro Bowl. If anyone is happy about this, it has to be Hali. This is a perfect fit for him.

He is a much better player than most Chiefs fans realize.

He will be freed up to make plays all over the field, and he will.

Turk and Boone make very good 3-4 ends.

Dorsey will be fine at NT, Edwards and Tank are good backups at the position.

If anyone is happy, it has to be Hali. This is the perfect defense for his skill set.

DJ should move inside where he will be allowed to use his range.

If the season were starting today, I think Brian Johnston would be given the first shot to be a starting OLB.

Carr and Flowers will be allowed to be more physical at the LOS.

The Chiefs will add some pieces, but the pieces they have fit better than some here realize.

True Homer

**Rain Man** · 02-18-2009, 11:11 AM

How on earth would Dorsey be too small for a 3-4 end? He weighs over 300 pounds.

Demonpenz · 02-18-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Yeah, remember that when he is going to the Pro Bowl. If anyone is happy about this, it has to be Hali. This is a perfect fit for him.

He is a much better player than most Chiefs fans realize.

He will be freed up to make plays all over the field, and he will.

Turk and Boone make very good 3-4 ends.

Dorsey will be fine at NT, Edwards and Tank are good backups at the position.

If anyone is happy, it has to be Hali. This is the perfect defense for his skill set.

DJ should move inside where he will be allowed to use his range.

If the season were starting today, I think Brian Johnston would be given the first shot to be a starting OLB.

Carr and Flowers will be allowed to be more physical at the LOS.

The Chiefs will add some pieces, but the pieces they have fit better than some here realize.

last year it seemed like hali was always getting blocked. The ideal situation for him I put him OLB in madden and he did really well.

missinDThomas · 02-18-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

How on earth would Dorsey be too small for a 3-4 end? He weighs over 300 pounds.

he's not

**The Franchise** · 02-18-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

How on earth would Dorsey be too small for a 3-4 end? He weighs over 300 pounds.

I think they mean small as in height wise. The dude is only 6'0-6'1. I believe that most 3-4 DEs are around 6'4-6'6.

RustShack · 02-18-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

How on earth would Dorsey be too small for a 3-4 end? He weighs over 300 pounds.

Even though the Chargers and Steelers have a started DE the same size as Dorsey, you would like them taller.

SenselessChiefsFan · 02-18-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

No he's not.

The OLB has to have the speed to get around the edge, and the primary reason that Hali failed at RDE is that he didn't have the speed to get around the edge, so he was easy to contain.

Actually, his biggest problem was getting tangled with offensive linemen. He wasn't strong enough to play that way.

He will be a very good fit.

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