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**Tribal Warfare** · 10-07-2009, 10:27 AM

Chiefs look at a wrestler

As proof they are making an honest effort to find better offensive linemen, the Chiefs worked out a former All-American college wrestler who didn't play football at Kent State or even in high school, for that matter.

He is Jermail Porter, who had a brief trial in camp this year with the Patriots. There are no indications the Chiefs will sign Porter any time soon, but it's possible he could wind up as an off-season developmental project.

**Skip Towne** · 10-07-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I have no idea who this is, but I trust you.

Here's my thought: exceptions don't prove a rule.

99/100, bringing in the wrestler is a desperation move that makes the franchise look like more of a joke. That said, I'd be happy to offer an apology and eat much crow if this ends up being a legit. 1/100 instance.

You look at it as desperation. I look at it as looking where others aren't. You won't find anything if you don't look.

**DeezNutz** · 10-07-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

You look at it as desperation. I look at it as looking where others aren't. You won't find anything if you don't look.

Are we talking about looking for strange or NFL talent?

milkman · 10-07-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RedThat

I will laugh if this guy becomes a good player. I'll die of laughter. Hey with good reason. It'll be amusing. When you think of all places to find a player, a wrestler? lol

I'm really rooting for him now!

jk

**Skip Towne** · 10-07-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Are we talking about looking for strange or NFL talent?

Either one. Stenerud's ball flew through the air sideways. Nobody thought that would ever work.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-07-2009, 08:37 PM

I just find it odd that the Chiefs are so willing to scour the microscopic fissures of New England's taint for traces of dingleberries, yet when legitimate prospects who actually have football experience, size, and talent are available, they are completely ignored.

**DeezNutz** · 10-07-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I just find it odd that the Chiefs are so willing to scour the microscopic fissures of New England's taint for traces of dingleberries, yet when legitimate prospects who actually have football experience, size, and talent are available, they are completely ignored.

The Dogg Pound once waxed philosophical about the bomb azz taint...the Pioli theme song.

Simply Red · 10-07-2009, 08:43 PM

I somewhat agree w/ you, Skip. I think that OFTEN the listed examples were merely complete isolated, accidental finds, i don't think REACHING for that kind of luck is the best approach. But then again, I'm no Pioli

**dirk digler** · 10-07-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I just find it odd that the Chiefs are so willing to scour the microscopic fissures of New England's taint for traces of dingleberries, yet when legitimate prospects who actually have football experience, size, and talent are available, they are completely ignored.

How do you know they are ignored?

**Skip Towne** · 10-07-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I somewhat agree w/ you, Skip. I think that OFTEN the listed examples were merely complete isolated, accidental finds, i don't think REACHING for that kind of luck is the best approach. But then again, I'm no Pioli

I like that he looks in obscure places. Anything he finds comes free. No draft choces spent.

Simply Red · 10-07-2009, 08:48 PM

the word 'taint' really upsets my stomach, 'Hamas.'

**DeezNutz** · 10-07-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

How do you know they are ignored?

True. They might not be the "right 53".

Or whatever piece of obtuse rhetoric the Executive of the Millennium is using...

That wrastler might be the best prospect that wants to play for that them Texans.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-07-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

How do you know they are ignored?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_NFL_Draft

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-07-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

I like that he looks in obscure places. Anything he finds comes free. No draft choces spent.

See: Alleman, Andy; Ndukwe, Ike.

**dirk digler** · 10-07-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

True. They might not be the "right 53".

Is the "right 53" the new 5-year plan?

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_NFL_Draft

I assumed you were talking about since training camp or the season started not the draft.

We all agree for the most part they should have drafted alot of O-line in the draft.

Simply Red · 10-07-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

I like that he looks in obscure places. Anything he finds comes free. No draft choces spent.

I think that there is a lot of truth in that, and reading it (initially) people saw the word 'wrestler' and just laughed and were quick to ridicule. I guess it's like anything else, there really is talent on the street. Give me a month, i'd bet i could win some nine-ball national tournaments ... or if I owned a pool table. My point is, some people w/ a yr. of coaching and additional training are really 'that close' and JUST that athletic.

so, I see what you're saying.

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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7129572	I just find it odd that the Chiefs are so willing to scour the microscopic fissures of New England's taint for traces of dingleberries, yet when legitimate prospects who actually have football experience, size, and talent are available, they are completely ignored. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	I somewhat agree w/ you, Skip. I think that OFTEN the listed examples were merely complete isolated, accidental finds, i don't think REACHING for that kind of luck is the best approach. But then again, I'm no Pioli
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