A dash of Curry solidifies Chiefs defense.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

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....

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by bdeg

Brian Johnston might shine.

I don't think Flowers will be hurt as much as people think.

I'm not suggesting he's gonna be hurt by it.

I'm just saying that in an ideal world, he's not perfect for a pressure defense.

[bdeg]

All good points. It sucks that none of our safeties are fast enough for it. I couldn't find Morgan's 40, but he wasn't projected as a fs either.

[MOhillbilly]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I'd rather play bump and run with the SS at the line and the FS playing Cover 1.

soft zone with young DBs will give em a chance to get there head turned, less chance of BS calls.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

soft zone with young DBs will give em a chance to get there head turned, less chance of BS calls.

Absolutely.

I'm just saying that my ideal scenario would be that we don't have to compensate inside the scheme. But we're going to be doing it for a while so we might as well get used to it. They're going to be turning over personnel on defense for a couple of years if they're intent on going pure 3-4.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I'd rather play bump and run with the SS at the line and the FS playing Cover 1.

This!

[MOhillbilly]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Absolutely.

I'm just saying that my ideal scenario would be that we don't have to compensate inside the scheme. But we're going to be doing it for a while so we might as well get used to it. They're going to be turning over personnel on defense for a couple of years if they're intent on going pure 3-4.

Safties are the key. we will have to see what the new staff can do with page and pollard. i got the feeling that there was alot of confusion on the field when it came to safety play either do to flat out poor player performance, poor coaching or a combination of both.
To be honest i feel that Gunther had alot to do with ****in up our young players the past couple years.

edit- you can get away with alot at the line with good safety play.

[Delano]

Originally Posted by bdeg

All good points. It sucks that none of our safeties are fast enough for it. I couldn't find Morgan's 40, but he wasn't projected as a fs either.

FWIW he ran a 4.52 at the combine.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

Safties are the key. we will have to see what the new staff can do with page and pollard. i got the feeling that there was alot of confusion on the field when it came to safety play either do to flat out poor player performance, poor coaching or a combination of both.
To be honest i feel that Gunther had alot to do with ****in up our young players the past couple years.

edit- you can get away with alot at the line with good safety play.

I know Pollard takes alot of heat here, but I've watched both of them intently and I can say without a doubt that Page is a HUGE problem. Many of the plays attributed to Pollard were actually Pollard trying to cover for the fact that Page was ANYWHERE NEAR where he was supposed to be.

For somebody who is supposed to be a zone cover FS, Page just isn't very smart. Combine that with his lack of high-end physical skills and you end up with a disaster waiting to happen.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Delano

FWIW he ran a 4.52 at the combine.

That's fast enough, IF the guy has good instincts and recognition skills.

I'd be more interested to know how he did in the drills that demonstrate the ability to change directions and close gaps quickly.

[bdeg]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

That's fast enough, IF the guy has good instincts and recognition skills.

I'd be more interested to know how he did in the drills that demonstrate the ability to change directions and close gaps quickly.

I found combine results for that year but for some reason he wasn't on it. All I remember was that he performed well enough to make most believe he was a possible 1st. I read one report that said he would eventually be better than Kenny Phillips. I can't imagine they would have written that if he didn't stand out or at least have good times.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

The nice thing about DaJuan Morgan is that he has the physical ability to play either safety spot. He's fast enough, and has a lot of natural explosion.

[MOhillbilly]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

The nice thing about DaJuan Morgan is that he has the physical ability to play either safety spot. He's fast enough, and has a lot of natural explosion.

when is he projected to go?

[RUSH]

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

when is he projected to go?

lol he's on our team

[MOhillbilly]

Originally Posted by RUSH

lol he's on our team

why doesnt he play then?

[MOhillbilly]