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My case for a 1st-round safety...Jimmy Williams
Not 1st day. 1st ROUND. And specifically, Jimmy Williams.
Exhibit 1: The San Diego Chargers Despite the drafting of all-world DRoY Shawne Merriman, the Chargers were still bottom-5 in the league in nearly every pass defense category. Exhibit 2: Kendrell Bell Former all-world DRoY just like Shawne Merriman. Suffered last year for whatever reason, but was obviously not used correctly. This year, he's slated to play down on the line, much like Thomas used to. Whether or not he's the answer remains to be seen, but his production prior to KC (when he was used correctly and healthy) is far superior to anyone we have on the team currently. Exhibit 3: The top 10 defenses in the league. Out the top 10 defenses in the league, 6 had 1st-round S's starting for them. Only 4 of them had somebody with double-digit sacks. And only 4 of them were in the top 10 in sacks. 4 of them were actually in the bottom half in sacks. Exhibit 4: http://www.footballoutsiders.com/print/3828/ If you actually read the section "Early Round Peak" and see what they say about safeties, you'll see that it's not saying what many of you thought at all. First, they're looking at STARTERS, not studs. And they're looking at safeties EVEN if they've moved to other positions, like CB (their example: Troy Vincent). Taking that into account, their list includes both GREG WESLEY and WILLIAM BARTEE "so the freakishly talented athletes are rare at this position" |
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Tell me oh wise one, what would be a good indicator of how well a defensive end could explode off the line? 10 yard dash? Vertical leap? 3 cone drill? Tapp was below average in almost every one, which leads me to believe that he will not be a successful DE in a 4-3 scheme. Do you really believe that we should base his ability to play that position in our defense purely off his college production? If so that is extremely ignorant. |
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04-27-2006, 11:24 AM | #21 | |
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And no, I don't believe we should base his ability to play solely on his college production. Nor should we just forget about it. Again, I'm talking about taking him FIFTY FOURTH OVERALL. And yes, I love to insult people. |
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04-27-2006, 11:54 AM | #22 |
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The Chiefs have no business taking a first round safety. They need to solidify the front seven before they do that.
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04-27-2006, 12:07 PM | #23 | |
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04-27-2006, 12:11 PM | #24 |
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I think that adding speed to the secondary has to be a top priority.
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04-27-2006, 12:15 PM | #25 |
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A dilemma, for sure...
While I understand the frustration that drives the urge, past failure is no reason to give up on improving the DL. I am not yet ready to give up on Sims or Siavii [although I am willing to concede that I could just be mired in denial], but I cannot accept the idea that the addition of a Safety will fix our pass defense. That particular repair job must begin with the pass rush, which means the DL. Yes, we need an upgrade at Safety, but the DL is a far more critical need. However, if you cannot abide throwing another pick at the DT position [and I cannot fault you for that], you are welcome to join me in the “Sims or Siavii will pick it up this season” bandwagon and look at drafting a DE to replace Hicks. xoxo~ Gaz Living on hope. |
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Good point...
Yah, speed in the secondary is a problem for the Chiefs. xoxo~ Gaz Almost fast enough to be a Safety for Kansas City. |
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04-27-2006, 12:29 PM | #29 |
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It's like a 4 year hay-rack ride. Only so long that pile of hay keeps it's cushion on yer bum. Gets pretty painful after awhile.
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04-27-2006, 12:30 PM | #30 |
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Williams is a quality player, they're some players we SHOULD take ahead of him, but not many. I agree with a pass-rush solving our woes, but Williams is considered to be a top 10 player by many, no way I'd be displeased with him. I'd prefer Manny Lawson, but Williams is a headhunter with an attitude.
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