Chiefs focused on Mahomes, McCaffrey, and Cunningham in RD1

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Sully

It's Hawk Tackling. I haven't checked, but would be willing to bet the majority of the team tackles similarly. Get used to it... everyone will be tackling similarly within 10 years. I just started teaching it this year.

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Thanks; good information.

He's a slightly more extreme version of that in that he often omits the shoulder to the chest part (which seems to be foundational for 'hawk tackling' and honestly it's similar to the 'head across the body' technique I was taught almost 20 years ago).

But that's the first time I've seen the leg whip/roll taught as an actual technique rather than the hip thrust and drive.

Like I said, Cunningham uses that to outstanding effect - he's not a tentative tackler. He's just something you have to get used to. He's going to be a very good player, IMO.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Thanks; good information.

He's a slightly more extreme version of that in that he often omits the shoulder to the chest part (which seems to be foundational for 'hawk tackling' and honestly it's similar to the 'head across the body' technique I was taught almost 20 years ago).

But that's the first time I've seen the leg whip/roll taught as an actual technique rather than the hip thrust and drive.

Like I said, Cunningham uses that to outstanding effect - he's not a tentative tackler. He's just something you have to get used to. He's going to be a very good player, IMO.

Would you be happy with Cunningham at 27 (assuming top QB's are gone)?

I'm coming around to it.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Would you be happy with Cunningham at 27 (assuming top QB's are gone)?

I'm coming around to it.

As everything, it depends on the board.

Before I really got involved in the draft season, he was my favorite likely target after Mahomes. I really like the player.

I've seen some other guys since then that I'd have to go back and review again as a direct comparison (Wormley was brought up in the draft forum and he's among them). But I have a hard time saying that I'd be upset by that pick regardless of what non-QB options are available.

I may decide that I like Wormley better or Barnett or Ross, but if those guys are available and the Chiefs go Cunningham, I'd be fine with that as well.

[RunKC]

Dorsey has never drafted for immediate need in the first round. I can't see him starting now.

The underrated guy to watch for at 27 if the QB's are gone? Buddha Baker.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Dorsey has never drafted for immediate need in the first round. I can't see him starting now.

The underrated guy to watch for at 27 if the QB's are gone? Buddha Baker.

Long-term Parker replacement?

Love the athleticism but I worry that his size will have him giving some of it back. He'll miss balls that a 6'1'' player gets a hand on.

People forget all those times that Brandon Flowers had perfect position on somebody and the player just went over him and took the ball away. It's not a deal-breaker, but it's a bit worrisome nonetheless.

In the end, I can't see a scenario where he'd be my preferred guy on the board. As for 'immediate need' - Dorsey's also done a very good job of ensuring that he hasn't gone into the draft with any pressing immediate needs. That's not the case with this year's roster - inside linebacker absolutely HAS to be addressed and now.

[Sully]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Thanks; good information.

He's a slightly more extreme version of that in that he often omits the shoulder to the chest part (which seems to be foundational for 'hawk tackling' and honestly it's similar to the 'head across the body' technique I was taught almost 20 years ago).

But that's the first time I've seen the leg whip/roll taught as an actual technique rather than the hip thrust and drive.

Like I said, Cunningham uses that to outstanding effect - he's not a tentative tackler. He's just something you have to get used to. He's going to be a very good player, IMO.

He isn't great at it, but he has obviously taken to heart the near shoulder part of it, as everything I saw in the small amount I watched was hit with a near shoulder.