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Quesadilla Joe · 07-12-2009, 03:27 PM

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Replacing Gonzalez proving to be a chore in K.C.
Posted July 11, 2009 @ 6:50 p.m.
By Michael Blunda

Nobody in the Chiefs' organization thought it would be easy to replace departed TE Tony Gonzalez, a 10-time Pro Bowler and surefire Hall of Famer, but they probably didn’t think it would be this difficult, either. In one of the more surprising developments of the team’s recent minicamp, head coach Todd Haley declared the competition for the starting tight end job wide open, dispelling the widely believed thought that the spot belonged to Brad Cottam. From what we hear, Cottam, a 2008 third-round pick by the Chiefs and the favorite to capture the job, struggled mightily during offseason workouts, frequently dropping catchable passes. His failure to seize the opportunity has opened the door for others — like veterans Sean Ryan and Tony Curtis and seventh-round rookie Jake O’Connell — to enter the mix for starting duties. Although the Chiefs aren’t expected to utilize their tight ends as receivers very often, the offense would be lacking without a skilled pass catcher at that spot. Thus far, Cottam has “dropped the ball.”

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

I'm curious why people don't think he can be, yet those people want Tyler to be. Magee is an inch taller and weighs about five pounds less right now with room to grow...

Well we don't have one, no one really wants to hear how we're missing key pieces so we may go 3-13 or something.

RustShack · 07-12-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by orange

There's been no indication that he's even been tried in the middle - has there?

Is this anything but wishful thinking?

I think Ron Edwards will be the guy this year, but I just think its funny that people who think Tyler should be but someone with similar size can't.

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

In a traditonal 3-4 your right but look at Zona's 3-4. He's 15 pounds bigger then Dockett and an inch shorter. He played both at Purdue. Meh either way if he contribute thats a nice 3rd round pick.

I seriously hope they don't think it's a good idea to run that Zona defense which was pretty marginal with much better talent than we have.

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

I think Ron Edwards will be the guy this year, but I just think its funny that people who think Tyler should be but someone with similar size can't.

Well he was really fat once people remember that...

Titty Meat · 07-12-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I seriously hope they don't think it's a good idea to run that Zona defense which was pretty marginal with much better talent than we have.

Me either. Wade Phillips will be a DC next year yanno.

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Me either. Wade Phillips will be a DC next year yanno.

Also going from cover 2 to any variant of the 3-4 is going to be an issue, we're going to see several guys who don't have a spot anymore.

Titty Meat · 07-12-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Also going from cover 2 to any variant of the 3-4 is going to be an issue, we're going to see several guys who don't have a spot anymore.

You mean Herm lied about the team being 85% built? Dammit

FAX · 07-12-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Also going from cover 2 to any variant of the 3-4 is going to be an issue, we're going to see several guys who don't have a spot anymore.

Quite a few, ultimately. Like ... maybe all but two or three.

FAX

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

You mean Herm lied about the team being 85% built? Dammit

That was so laughable when he said that, several of those guys were shitty in the system they were drafted for.

We have no linebackers, our secondary is really marginal, Flowers is pretty good Carr I'm not totally sold on, everyone knows I think we need new safeties...comically bad pass rush and that doesn't even mention offense.

**DeezNutz** · 07-12-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

That was so laughable when he said that, several of those guys were shitty in the system they were drafted for.

We have no linebackers, our secondary is really marginal, Flowers is pretty good Carr I'm not totally sold on, everyone knows I think we need new safeties...comically bad pass rush and that doesn't even mention offense.

Bullshit. Two words:

Hall. EEE.

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

Quite a few, ultimately. Like ... maybe all but two or three.

FAX

Probably but I was being nice I didn't wanna get into a major argument about it.

**DeezNutz** · 07-12-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

Quite a few, ultimately. Like ... maybe all but two or three.

FAX

Just another Mecca ball licker...

Mecca · 07-12-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Bullshit. Two words:

Hall. EEE.

I hate Tamba Hali, If I was hired as GM I'd cut him 5 seconds after I was announced.

Titty Meat · 07-12-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

That was so laughable when he said that, several of those guys were shitty in the system they were drafted for.

We have no linebackers, our secondary is really marginal, Flowers is pretty good Carr I'm not totally sold on, everyone knows I think we need new safeties...comically bad pass rush and that doesn't even mention offense.

Really? I like a washed up Thomas & Vrbael more then Pat Thomas and whoever else. I think DJ might do good in the 3-4 and maybe if they just use Hali on obvious throwing downs. The Secondary yea I like Flowers, will be curious to see if Donald Washington is any good, and like I said before Mike Brown is a play maker when he plays.

**DeezNutz** · 07-12-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I hate Tamba Hali, If I was hired as GM I'd cut him 5 seconds after I was announced.

Thank you, everyone. It's a pleasure to be here. First, I'd like to say that Tamba Hali has been released. Now, regarding my appointment...

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