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Coogs · 08:16 PM

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QB Alex Smith tells NFL Total Access that Chiefs aren't running "cookie-cutter" offense and it isn't the same as what coach Andy Reid ran with Eagles and Packers. Catch the entire interview tonight at 7PM ET on NFL Total Access.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-21-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

Speculation until proven otherwise.

You could use the statement : "It was clear that nearly every team didn't think there was a QB worth drafting in the first round" but to say that the QB class was anything but special is an opinion and shouldn't be stated until they have a chance to play.

Give them a chance before you make your opinions, okay?

NO NO NO NO NO Mayock didn't "bang his own asshole" for these guys!

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-21-2013, 10:07 PM

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That's fair. I haven't read anything about that, nor have I looked, so I'm fairly ignorant to it sans a few radio interviews he did when first signed. I'm mainly comparing their ability to pass rush effectively, which seems right now to be quite similar. It's quite possible my opinion could change before the start of the season after TC and I get the chance to break down some film from last year.

It's probably "Wishful thinking" but I'd like to think that if DeVito tells his mates late in a game, when they're all tired and worn out, to "Nut Up" or something to that affect, will actually make a difference.

You know as well as I do that it's a team sport and sometimes, guys need other guys to lead and other guys to follow. There's only so much a coach can say in critical moments.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-21-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

I think this DL is gonna surprise.

If Sean Smith can step his game up and the front 7 can get a little more pressure, this secondary can start to impress.

I'm kinda' stoked about Kill Whitey. He could end up being my favorite player this year.

Sorter · 07-21-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MeatRock

You would take Hightower, Mayo, Ninkovich and Spikes over Hali, Houston, DJ and whoever starts in Belchers spot? I could see the reasoning behind this only because of the question mark at ILB.

Primarily due to age. I think that the difference between Mayo and DJ is probably negligible and Mayo is younger. Hightower is more versatile and can play both OLB and ILB. Spikes is a solid ILB who can (but probably is best replaced, although he lost weight recently) play all 3 downs. Niko is probably comparable at this point in Houston's career to him in productivity without the upside.

You also left off Buchannon and Collins, who are going to see quite a few snaps this year. The Pats, while not having the notoriety at OLB that the Chiefs do in Tamba/Houston, have a few players that can probably match production as a whole and provide more stable depth.

Sorter · 07-21-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

It's probably "Wishful thinking" but I'd like to think that if DeVito tells his mates late in a game, when they're all tired and worn out, to "Nut Up" or something to that affect, will actually make a difference.

You know as well as I do that it's a team sport and sometimes, guys need other guys to lead and other guys to follow. There's only so much a coach can say in critical moments.

I'm still going to remain skeptical but it'd be awesome if that is what transpires.

Would have been nice to have DeVito grooming/teaching Richardson as his heir if what you said about his leadership manifests. We'd have our own little Justin Smith.

****, I really want a pass-rushing, aggressive, mean 3-tech for Christmas.

Sorter · 07-21-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

I think this DL is gonna surprise.

If Sean Smith can step his game up and the front 7 can get a little more pressure, this secondary can start to impress.

I still worry about our safeties.

In the 3 games I've watched of the Jets last year in the past 4 months, you see a lot of 3 safety sub alignments. Relying on Lewis, Sanders, and a guy who was out of football for 2 years doesn't thrill me.

ChiefsCountry · 07-21-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

I'm still going to remain skeptical but it'd be awesome if that is what transpires.

Would have been nice to have DeVito grooming/teaching Richardson as his heir if what you said about his leadership manifests. We'd have our own little Justin Smith.

****, I really want a pass-rushing, aggressive, mean 3-tech for Christmas.

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-21-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

I still worry about our safeties.

In the 3 games I've watched of the Jets last year in the past 4 months, you see a lot of 3 safety sub alignments. Relying on Lewis, Sanders, and a guy who was out of football for 2 years doesn't thrill me.

Safety and the inside linebacking position are both major concerns of mine.

Funnily enough, I think I'm less concerned with the defensive line than most because I feel we have a decent amount of guys to platoon. And there's a possibility that Poe could (and please let me emphasize, could) enter Beast Mode this season.

Sorter · 07-21-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

I only watched the first half of the Bama game and OT for the Stanford game but I do remember either you or Pestilence talking about this fellow.

MeatRock · 07-21-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

Primarily due to age. I think that the difference between Mayo and DJ is probably negligible and Mayo is younger. Hightower is more versatile and can play both OLB and ILB. Spikes is a solid ILB who can (but probably is best replaced, although he lost weight recently) play all 3 downs. Niko is probably comparable at this point in Houston's career to him in productivity without the upside.

You also left off Buchannon and Collins, who are going to see quite a few snaps this year. The Pats, while not having the notoriety at OLB that the Chiefs do in Tamba/Houston, have a few players that can probably match production as a whole and provide more stable depth.

Sounds about right, although i don't think Niko has the same ability or athleticism that Houston possesses.

Sorter · 07-21-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Safety and the inside linebacking position are both major concerns of mine.

Funnily enough, I think I'm less concerned with the defensive line than most because I feel we have a decent amount of guys to platoon. And there's a possibility that Poe could (and please let me emphasize, could) enter Beast Mode this season.

I think Poe will improve.

I hope somebody, Bailey/Jackson/DeVito etc. shows up and can at least win the 1-1s they're going to see. I just have a feeling that like last year, I'm going to have a sad face.

ILB to me isn't a concern this year, really due to how they addressed the position via FA/Draft and how I think Sutton is going to utilize subs. The Jets for the past few years haven't really gone with 2 ILB personnel groups against passing personnel. If Nico/Jordan can at least be productive and show fluidity in both drops/attacking gaps out of base fronts, I'll be happy for that position group. I don't really have any expectations for them right now.

Sorter · 07-21-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MeatRock

Sounds about right, although i don't think Niko has the same ability or athleticism that Houston possesses.

Not even close. His productivity is probably similar though.

Really, I'm taking them due to the group of Mayo, Spikes, Collins, Hightower, and Buchannon with Niko being a viable stop-gap/transitional player.

Justin would be the most talented OLB on that roster (I like Collins quite a bit though) but I like NE's depth.

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-21-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

I think Poe will improve.

I hope somebody, Bailey/Jackson/DeVito etc. shows up and can at least win the 1-1s they're going to see. I just have a feeling that like last year, I'm going to have a sad face.

ILB to me isn't a concern this year, really due to how they addressed the position via FA/Draft and how I think Sutton is going to utilize subs. The Jets for the past few years haven't really gone with 2 ILB personnel groups against passing personnel. If Nico/Jordan can at least be productive and show fluidity in both drops/attacking gaps out of base fronts, I'll be happy for that position group. I don't really have any expectations for them right now.

The "If" factor of Nico Johnson and Akeem Jordan scare me, not to mention the health of Derrick Johnson. If he goes down...

Bailey showed some moves and savvy his rookie season but completely disappeared the following season. I'd like to think that had more to do with personnel groupings and coaching because physically speaking, the dude's a monster.

Sorter · 07-21-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The "If" factor of Nico Johnson and Akeem Jordan scare me, not to mention the health of Derrick Johnson.

Bailey showed some moves and savvy his rookie season but completely disappeared the following season. I'd like to think that had more to do with personnel groupings and coaching because physically speaking, the dude's a monster.

Agreed in all regards.

tredadda · 07-21-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The "If" factor of Nico Johnson and Akeem Jordan scare me, not to mention the health of Derrick Johnson. If he goes down...

Bailey showed some moves and savvy his rookie season but completely disappeared the following season. I'd like to think that had more to do with personnel groupings and coaching because physically speaking, the dude's a monster.

Could also be a sophmore slump. This is the year when a d-lineman should come into their own. I think with the better coaching he will be getting should help him play much better. I expect him to surprise many people this year.

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