Chiefs Taking LT Monroe at #3 - the one thing I haven't seen anybody mention... - Page 2

beach tribe · 03-23-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

They were both freshmen when Brick was starting at LOT. Monroe beat Albert out as the backup LOT. Albert played LG and Monroe RG that first year.

Maybe you'll take Scott Wright's word over mine:

"This guy was the reason Branden Albert was playing inside at guard rather than outside at left tackle ..."

This is wrong. Virginia's coach wanted the best players on the field. Albert, and Monroe were among those. Albert could play G, Monroe could not. So to keep Monroe on the field Albert had to play G.

Chiefnj2 · 03-23-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

This is wrong. Virginia's coach wanted the best players on the field. Albert, and Monroe were among those. Albert could play G, Monroe could not. So to keep Monroe on the field Albert had to play G.

Monroe played RG his freshman year.

Your telling me a LOT who didn't let up a single sack one entire season couldn't play RT in college?

SenselessChiefsFan · 03-24-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Monroe didn't beat out Albert. Albert was moved while Ferguson was still there. They left him there because Monroe couldn't play anywhere else.

Actually, Albert was never 'moved'. Albert was too good not to play. He started at guard and stayed there. Albert arrived when Ferguson was playing LT, and he was so good, he became a nearly imediate starter at the LG position.

Monroe was one of the top recruits coming ouf of High School. I believe he played his first year at RT, then moved to LT.

Now, some viewed this as Monroe being a better LT than Albert. However, in recruiting a lot of 'promises' get made. And, if you want to continue to be able to recruit at a certain school or in a certain area, you better keep your promises as best you can.

Plus, Albert was a beast at guard. With he and Monroe on the left side, the coaches could focus on the right side and send help to that side.

I do think that Monroe can play RT.... but, I really... REALLY... hope the Chiefs dont' take an OT.

beach tribe · 03-23-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Monroe beat out Albert for the LOT in college. He can likely do it at this level. Who's to say he can't play RT or G if need be?

Albert played G because Monroe couldn't.

Chiefnj2 · 03-23-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

Albert played G because Monroe couldn't.

That's never been proven. They both played guard their freshman year. Why wasn't Albert backing up Brick at LOT like Monroe was?

beach tribe · 03-23-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

That's never been proven. They both played guard their freshman year. Why wasn't Albert backing up Brick at LOT like Monroe was?

Because then they would have two backup LTs. Albert had to pplay G becuase Monroe did not have the makeup for it.

RustShack · 03-23-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Monroe beat out Albert for the LOT in college. He can likely do it at this level. Who's to say he can't play RT or G if need be?

Henson beat out Brady in college. Leihart beat our Cassel in college. Also you don't use a #3 pick on anything but LT when it comes to Oline.

Mr. Krab · 03-23-2009, 01:04 PM

Might be a new one, create a thread so you can bitch at the people who want to do what your started the thread about.

htismaqe · 03-23-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Krab's

Might be a new one, create a thread so you can bitch at the people who want to do what your started the thread about.

I'm not bitching at anybody.

It warrants further discussion. If you don't want to discuss it, go elsewhere. It's pretty simple.

penchief · 03-23-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I'm not bitching at anybody.

It warrants further discussion. If you don't want to discuss it, go elsewhere. It's pretty simple.

I don't have an issue with drafting Stafford even though we have Cassell. I just think that Monroe is more of a sure bet at LT than Stafford is at QB. If we're going to spend that much money on the number three pick I think an elite LT with less risk of being a bust is not a bad way to do it. Everything starts in the trenches.

**DeezNutz** · 03-23-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by penchief

I don't have an issue with drafting Stafford even though we have Cassell. I just think that Monroe is more of a sure bet at LT than Stafford is at QB. If we're going to spend that much money on the number three pick I think an elite LT with less risk of being a bust is not a bad way to do it. Everything starts in the trenches.

And not moving our own second-year LT, who looks like he has the potential to be one of the best in the game, would be less risky still.

htismaqe · 03-24-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by penchief

I don't have an issue with drafting Stafford even though we have Cassell. I just think that Monroe is more of a sure bet at LT than Stafford is at QB. If we're going to spend that much money on the number three pick I think an elite LT with less risk of being a bust is not a bad way to do it. Everything starts in the trenches.

We've played it safe for almost 30 years. When is enough enough?

nychief · 03-24-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

We've played it safe for almost 30 years. When is enough enough?

Does anybody really think we are going to draft stafford or monroe? will we have the option? yes. but, lets look at this logically.

bdeg · 03-23-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Krab's

Might be a new one, create a thread so you can bitch at the people who want to do what your started the thread about.

It's kinda sad when the only way to get a point through peoples' heads is to put it an a thread starter, huh?

Mr. Krab · 03-23-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bdeg

It's kinda sad when the only way to get a point through peoples' heads is to put it an a thread starter, huh?

Defending another quality poster, mommy?

maybe you should post a "hands off" list.

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