KC Chiefs interested in Tamba Hali - Page 3

**Tribal Warfare** · 01-29-2006, 09:05 AM

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Penn State defensive end Tamba Hali showed an explosive first step during the times we watched him practice in Mobile and he continued doing that in the game, recording 2 sacks and winning the defensive MVP for the North squad yesterday.....The Kansas City Chiefs were among the teams paying the most attention to Hali during the week of practice.

Chiefnj · 01-31-2006, 08:43 PM

I just realized KC really has a good shot at Hali.

The 7 or 8 teams in front of KC don't really have a need for a DE.

Spicy McHaggis · 02-01-2006, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

I just realized KC really has a good shot at Hali.

The 7 or 8 teams in front of KC don't really have a need for a DE.

I'm hoping he'll slide too, having Hali fall to us after DJ did last year would be a dream come true. I don't think we can count on it though.

htismaqe · 02-01-2006, 06:31 AM

We can hope that Hali falls.

Or we can trade back and get Watson.

ChiefsfaninPA · 02-01-2006, 07:30 AM

I watched this kid all season, he has potential to be a monster.

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-01-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsfaninPA

I watched this kid all season, he has potential to be a monster.

A Dwight Freeney clone

htismaqe · 02-01-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsfaninPA

I watched this kid all season, he has potential to be a monster.

Yes he does. The only potential issue with Hali is that his stock rises enough for him to be out of our reach...

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-01-2006, 08:33 AM

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Yes he does. The only potential issue with Hali is that his stock rises enough for him to be out of our reach...

I've heard that Hali's "track" speed is very average, and that could cause him to fall. Kind of like what happened to Shawn Alexander when he got picked up by the Seahawks

htismaqe · 02-01-2006, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

A Dwight Freeney clone

Yup.

htismaqe · 02-01-2006, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

I've heard that Hali's "track" speed is very average, and that could cause him to fall. Kind of like what happened to Shawn Alexander when he got picked up by the Seahawks

We can hope. Although how bad of a combine do we wish for him to have?

Chiefnj · 02-01-2006, 08:43 AM

Chance of Hali or Kiwi falling to KC seems pretty good. You've got a few 3-4 teams in front of KC who got their OLB/DE last year. The Vikings have other needs and you have teams that could use Cutler or offensive help.

htismaqe · 02-01-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

Chance of Hali or Kiwi falling to KC seems pretty good. You've got a few 3-4 teams in front of KC who got their OLB/DE last year. The Vikings have other needs and you have teams that could use Cutler or offensive help.

I've soured somewhat on Kiwi. I'd much rather have Hali.

Chiefnj · 02-01-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I've soured somewhat on Kiwi. I'd much rather have Hali.

It's hard to get a gauge on him. He's a decent end and has a lot of potential for a #20 pick. I wouldn't be angry if the Chiefs drafted him.

BigChiefFan · 02-01-2006, 10:39 AM

It's hard to say where Hali will go, but I believe he is a top 15 player. That said just because the teams ahead of us may or may not have a need for DE, doesn't mean that other teams won't trade up for someone like Hali.

penchief · 02-02-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I've soured somewhat on Kiwi. I'd much rather have Hali.

I agree. I think Hali would be perfect opposite Allen. I can't think of a defensive player I'd want more. I've seen a lot of Hali last season and we would be very lucky to land him. He lives in the offensive backfield. He just has a knack for doing what it takes to get to the ball.

HolmeZz · 02-02-2006, 10:27 PM

Hali is not Freeney. He's nothing like Freeney. There's a size differential, they play on opposite ends, and the way they play the position is completely different. Freeney gets by on speed and moves. Hali gets pressure with his strength. Freeney's much better rushing the pasher than playing the run. Hali's fairly balanced, but lacks any pass rush moves.

I can't even think of a comparison I'd make between the two. They're quite different.

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Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-3107187	KC Chiefs interested in Tamba Hali http://www.draftdaddy.com/blog/blog.cfm Penn State defensive end Tamba Hali showed an explosive first step during the times we watched him practice in Mobile and he continued doing that in the game, recording 2 sacks and winning the defensive MVP for the North squad yesterday.....The Kansas City Chiefs were among the teams paying the most attention to Hali during the week of practice.
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01-31-2006, 08:43 PM	#31
Chiefnj MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Willis, Harris and Davis. Casino cash: $10004900	I just realized KC really has a good shot at Hali. The 7 or 8 teams in front of KC don't really have a need for a DE. __________________ "I always tell (the assistant coaches), 'Make it simple, 'cause I'm stupid,'" Edwards said. "This ain't computer football." Herm Edwards, 3-20-07 Q: Herm, back on December 25th you were asked if Trent Green was your starter going into next season and you said, ‘yeah, why wouldn’t he be?’ Have you changed your mind on that? EDWARDS: No, I have not.” (1-11-07)
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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8049900	We can hope that Hali falls. Or we can trade back and get Watson.
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ChiefsfaninPA "F_ck Family Fun Night" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: York, PA Casino cash: $10005025	I watched this kid all season, he has potential to be a monster.
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Chiefnj MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Willis, Harris and Davis. Casino cash: $10004900	Chance of Hali or Kiwi falling to KC seems pretty good. You've got a few 3-4 teams in front of KC who got their OLB/DE last year. The Vikings have other needs and you have teams that could use Cutler or offensive help. __________________ "I always tell (the assistant coaches), 'Make it simple, 'cause I'm stupid,'" Edwards said. "This ain't computer football." Herm Edwards, 3-20-07 Q: Herm, back on December 25th you were asked if Trent Green was your starter going into next season and you said, ‘yeah, why wouldn’t he be?’ Have you changed your mind on that? EDWARDS: No, I have not.” (1-11-07)
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02-01-2006, 10:39 AM	#43
BigChiefFan MVP Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: In the Top 10 Casino cash: $9924205	It's hard to say where Hali will go, but I believe he is a top 15 player. That said just because the teams ahead of us may or may not have a need for DE, doesn't mean that other teams won't trade up for someone like Hali. __________________ A 35 year drought can make you thirsty.
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02-02-2006, 10:27 PM	#45
HolmeZz i guess its bittersweet poetry Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NeW HaVeN, CT Casino cash: $10004900	Hali is not Freeney. He's nothing like Freeney. There's a size differential, they play on opposite ends, and the way they play the position is completely different. Freeney gets by on speed and moves. Hali gets pressure with his strength. Freeney's much better rushing the pasher than playing the run. Hali's fairly balanced, but lacks any pass rush moves. I can't even think of a comparison I'd make between the two. They're quite different.
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