Defensive Line

[TheGuardian]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Just for the record, here's my take on the front line/front 7 of the Chiefs for this upcoming season, and for the #3 draft pick. I posted it elsewhere today, but it will fit here, and it's based upon the idea of being unable to trade the pick away if that were the choice:

I guess the question would become whether or not K.C. thought Dorsey could play DE in the 3-4 and move about in "hybrid" formations.

I would think that a D-line with Raji and Dorsey, combined with having Thomas and Vrabel for linebackers, would be a good start for Pioli's first solo season. Combine that with Cassel Throwing to Bowe, Engram and Gonzalez, and Johnson running the ball when he's not abusing women, and K.C. could show some real improvement even if it doesn't translate to wins immediately.

On the other hand, if the Chiefs think Dorsey can hold up at NT, then putting Curry next to Thomas and Vrabel also makes a hell of a lot of sense, as Curry could learn from two of the very best in the game. To me, the K.C. pick really comes down to 2 things:

1.) Do the Chiefs think Cassel is the long term answer?

2.) Do the Chiefs think Dorsey can play NT?

If the answer to question #1 is no, look for them to draft Sanchez and let him sit for a year to learn the game. If the answer is yes, look for them to decide between Curry and Raji based upon question #2.





Of course, since I think I've got a feel for the situation, they'll trade out of the pick or draft a wide receiver.....

Tank has already gone on record as saying Dorsey will be playing the under tackle spot. I think that question has been pretty much answered.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Tank has already gone on record as saying Dorsey will be playing the under tackle spot. I think that question has been pretty much answered.

What Tank says now and what actually happens are not guaranteed to be identical. It's not that I don't believe him, it's that I'm too familiar with the Parcells/Belichick tree maneuvers to bank on anything. My personal thought is that Raji makes the most sense for the Chiefs, but I'm not pretending to channel Pioli or anything, so I look at as many levels of alternatives as possible.

[TheGuardian]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

What Tank says now and what actually happens are not guaranteed to be identical. It's not that I don't believe him, it's that I'm too familiar with the Parcells/Belichick tree maneuvers to bank on anything. My personal thought is that Raji makes the most sense for the Chiefs, but I'm not pretending to channel Pioli or anything, so I look at as many levels of alternatives as possible.

Well I think he said that is what the coaches just told him. Since they lined up today it would be interesting to see if that is how they lined up.

Hmmmmm.......

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Well I think he said that is what the coaches just told him. Since they lined up today it would be interesting to see if that is how they lined up.

Hmmmmm.......

Yes, I'd want to see it in action leading up to the draft in order to get a feel for how it's working out. My guess is that Halioli already have their 3 choices at the ready and in order, and are also prepared for any trade scenarios, but someone stinking out the joint between now and then could potentially impact that.