Tamba Hali Moving to DE?

[Dante84]

Check out what he just re-tweeted:

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For Twitter Illiterate, This random guy is asking Adam Teicher if Tamba Hali can play DE, and Dee Ford replaces him at OLB for the remainder of Hali's contract. Tamba then publicly shared this comment with his followers.

We are left to speculate why Tamba chose to do that.

[BossChief]

Hali will be our Sedrick Ellis the next couple years.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

That's certainly the most likely scenario.

Given the fact that Hali has experience at other positions though, perhaps the Chiefs feel they can change his role, thus changing the potential compensation conversation next year...

Yea, i imagine Ford's first step is quicker than Hali's now so maybe it will be Tamba that moves inside on passing downs. The key is that Hali/Poe will get more rest and hopefully be more effective late in the season.

[OldSchool]

Don't be surprised if Ford starts out as a MLB next to Johnson in certain packages. Athletically, he is more than fast and fluid enough to do it. He could very well start off as our main interior blitzer like a Daryl Washington in Arizona, taking advantage of his speed and quickness while matched up on a guard inside.

[Dunerdr]

I said this in the dee ford thread rumor is Hali showed up 20lbs heavier. Imagine ford Hali Poe and Houston with walker as an end.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by OldSchool

Don't be surprised if Ford starts out as a MLB next to Johnson in certain packages. Athletically, he is more than fast and fluid enough to do it. He could very well start off as our main interior blitzer like a Daryl Washington in Arizona, taking advantage of his speed and quickness while matched up on a guard inside.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Dee Ford will never be converted to DE in the 3-4. The only way he EVER plays DE in KC is if they switch back to a 3-4. :face palm:

I should have elaborated more.. didn't mean in a base 3-4, I meant when we want to pressure with 4, more with nickel/sub, he can move inside or outside. same with hali. No doubt he will be converted to a OLB, but I just dont see tamba playing DE in a 3-4 front.

[MTG#10]

Maybe Hali's extra 20 lbs was intentional because they want him to move to DE? Doubt it but who knows anything with this team anymore...

[OldSchool]

Originally Posted by MTG#10

Maybe Hali's extra 20 lbs was intentional because they want him to move to DE? Doubt it but who knows anything with this team anymore...

I think he has the tenacity and power to play similarly to Justin Smith in SF at the 5-tech position; not quite the same level of strength but plenty strong enough. It might also allow him to extend his career with the Chiefs if the switch goes well because he doesn't have to be as fast with his first step as a DE in our system as he would if he had stayed at OLB.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

I should have elaborated more.. didn't mean in a base 3-4, I meant when we want to pressure with 4, more with nickel/sub, he can move inside or outside. same with hali. No doubt he will be converted to a OLB, but I just dont see tamba playing DE in a 3-4 front.

Of course, in any 40 front, Ford could slide in at end.

I totally think Tamba could play DE in a 3-4. He played 4-3 DT in college.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by OldSchool

I think he has the tenacity and power to play similarly to Justin Smith in SF at the 5-tech position; not quite the same level of strength but plenty strong enough. It might also allow him to extend his career with the Chiefs if the switch goes well because he doesn't have to be as fast with his first step as a DE in our system as he would if he had stayed at OLB.

Yep.

[blackdragon11]

Trade Hali to Atlanta for 2nd rd pick.