Chiefs Drue Tranquill to Chiefs - Page 17

Megatron96 · 03-18-2023, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

We moving to a 3-4 defense?

Not a chance.

ntexascardfan · 03-18-2023, 12:27 PM

Spags wants more sacks next season.

Megatron96 · 03-18-2023, 12:40 PM

This guy is really an interesting signing. The LB room is pretty flush, so why this guy right now? Was he just a happy accident, or is something else going on?

FANATIC · 03-18-2023, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Megatron96

This guy is really an interesting signing. The LB room is pretty flush, so why this guy right now? Was he just a happy accident, or is something else going on?

I think its just CHEAP CONTRACT depth and versatility. Bound to be guys injured. More match up choices for Spags. 4 LBS are not too many.

Wilson8 · 03-18-2023, 01:44 PM

Paul Harvey’s– “The Rest of the Story” (For you old farts)

As a senior in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2013, Drue Tranquill ran for 1,420 yards, 28 touchdowns on 114 carries. He also had 16 receptions for 348 yards and five touchdowns.

Last year’s Kansas City Chiefs fullback, Michael Burton is gone, having signed with the Denver Broncos.

Several people on here have commented that the Chiefs use of a fullback is a waste as he really is a special teams player that plays a few times on offense.

Andy Reid likes fullbacks. As a head coach since 1999, he has always had a fullback on his team.

Linebackers can wear a 40s series number. Fullbacks can wear a 40s series number. Drue wore #49 while with the Chargers.

When offered the job to play offense, defense, and special teams, Drue said, “Hell yes! Sign me up!" This last part I just made up, but why let facts get in the way of a good story.

**chiefforlife** · 03-18-2023, 02:14 PM

This guy could also play the third Safety roll that Spags like to deploy but disguise it to the offense!

Keep em guessing...

Skyy God · 03-18-2023, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilson8

Paul Harvey’s– “The Rest of the Story” (For you old farts)

As a senior in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2013, Drue Tranquill ran for 1,420 yards, 28 touchdowns on 114 carries. He also had 16 receptions for 348 yards and five touchdowns.

Last year’s Kansas City Chiefs fullback, Michael Burton is gone, having signed with the Denver Broncos.

Several people on here have commented that the Chiefs use of a fullback is a waste as he really is a special teams player that plays a few times on offense.

Andy Reid likes fullbacks. As a head coach since 1999, he has always had a fullback on his team.

Linebackers can wear a 40s series number. Fullbacks can wear a 40s series number. Drue wore #49 while with the Chargers.

When offered the job to play offense, defense, and special teams, Drue said, “Hell yes! Sign me up!" This last part I just made up, but why let facts get in the way of a good story.

WTF is this Boomer nonsense….

**Easy 6** · 03-19-2023, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Megatron96

This guy is really an interesting signing. The LB room is pretty flush, so why this guy right now? Was he just a happy accident, or is something else going on?

Its a fair question, no doubt

The simplest answer is they simply wanted a better cover backer, but who knows?

Megatron96 · 03-19-2023, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

Its a fair question, no doubt

The simplest answer is they simply wanted a better cover backer, but who knows?

None of our LBs are great in coverage, but I'd argue they're better than they were a year ago. Harris was the weak link in that regard in 2022, and this guy looks better at it, so looks like a solid W for KC?

JPH83 · 03-19-2023, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Megatron96

None of our LBs are great in coverage, but I'd argue they're better than they were a year ago. Harris was the weak link in that regard in 2022, and this guy looks better at it, so looks like a solid W for KC?

I'm not sure Harris was any worse in coverage than the rest to be honest. It was the relative weakness across the group. With Tranquil it's gone, we have guys who can blitz rush, stuff the run, bottle up a running QB and now cover over the middle. It's an outstanding group, or certainly should be next year.

Megatron96 · 03-19-2023, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JPH83

I'm not sure Harris was any worse in coverage than the rest to be honest. It was the relative weakness across the group. With Tranquil it's gone, we have guys who can blitz rush, stuff the run, bottle up a running QB and now cover over the middle. It's an outstanding group, or certainly should be next year.

Wasn't my analysis, really. Heard that on Chris Simms show a week before the SB. Basically, he said of the LBs, Harris was the 'worst' at coverage, and how that could be a problem vs. PHI.

kccrow · 03-20-2023, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Megatron96

This guy is really an interesting signing. The LB room is pretty flush, so why this guy right now? Was he just a happy accident, or is something else going on?

It's interesting, no doubt. He's better than Gay and Chenal are right now. Hard to truly gauge if Veach has something up his sleeve or if it's just a lucky signing that gives us a really good rotation.

O.city · 03-20-2023, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kccrow

It's interesting, no doubt. He's better than Gay and Chenal are right now. Hard to truly gauge if Veach has something up his sleeve or if it's just a lucky signing that gives us a really good rotation.

I'd think if it was something they thought of as a replacement, it woulda been for more than 1 year.

**The Franchise** · 03-20-2023, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

I'd think if it was something they thought of as a replacement, it woulda been for more than 1 year.

That wouldn't be smart for Tranquill though. No point in locking himself up to a multiyear deal when he can come in, prove that he deserves a long term contract and then have that shot next year. If he does well, then the Chiefs will have to either sign him or he'll find another team.

O.city · 03-20-2023, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The Franchise

That wouldn't be smart for Tranquill though. No point in locking himself up to a multiyear deal when he can come in, prove that he deserves a long term contract and then have that shot next year. If he does well, then the Chiefs will have to either sign him or he'll find another team.

Sure, but he also took 3 mil a year. I don't think he was in such high demand.

It just seems to be a position of little value to teams unless you are a real difference maker and an athlete.

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Wilson8 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $2837557	Paul Harvey’s– “The Rest of the Story” (For you old farts) As a senior in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2013, Drue Tranquill ran for 1,420 yards, 28 touchdowns on 114 carries. He also had 16 receptions for 348 yards and five touchdowns. Last year’s Kansas City Chiefs fullback, Michael Burton is gone, having signed with the Denver Broncos. Several people on here have commented that the Chiefs use of a fullback is a waste as he really is a special teams player that plays a few times on offense. Andy Reid likes fullbacks. As a head coach since 1999, he has always had a fullback on his team. Linebackers can wear a 40s series number. Fullbacks can wear a 40s series number. Drue wore #49 while with the Chargers. When offered the job to play offense, defense, and special teams, Drue said, “Hell yes! Sign me up!" This last part I just made up, but why let facts get in the way of a good story. Last edited by Wilson8; 03-18-2023 at 01:59 PM..
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