Chiefs I think all the 3-4 talk is hooey. - Page 9

Chris Meck · 03-06-2009, 12:04 PM

I really don't think we're going to a 3-4.

I think Vrabel's position here is a passing down rush end. At this point in his career, it's a smart way to use him.

We don't have a NT. We just don't. We didn't make a play for any of the guys in FA that fit that spot.

We don't really have 3-4 ends. If we were really going to do this, I think we'd have at least looked at Olshansky.

We would basically be wasting last year's #5 overall pick. Also a waste of Hali. So we waste 50% of our last 4 first round picks to switch to a defense we have basically NO personnel for.

We're short at least 1 starting OLB for a 3-4, and really would need another player that could take a lot of snaps as Vrabel is going to need a breather at this stage of his career. Didn't even look at Dansby.

I don't buy it. What's the upside? I don't see any.

I think people are grasping at straws.

keg in kc · 03-07-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I thought he played around 305... but I have no 'inside' information to base that on.

For a rookie, he held his own very well playing NT. And, if he can do that as a rookie, I don't see a problem with him playing NT in the 3-4 as he gets more experience and adds more weight.

It will be fun to see how the Chiefs use the players they already have in the new defense.

I don't have any inside information either, it's just some speculation that I've heard a few times from a variety of people, and it goes on that they were planning on having him drop his weight this year (this was before new coaches were hired).

Just for me, I don't think he makes a whole lot of sense as a NT. His game is penetration, that's what got him drafted. I think if his weight is in the 300 range, although he's a little shorter than you'd prefer, he'd be a good fit for end, and flex undertackle for 4-3/nickel.

I'm not even sure we're going 3-4 to be honest. Not until they actually say it.

Blick · 03-08-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KcFanInGA

I really hope this is a joke.

You really couldn't tell? I was being sarcastic.

03-06-2009, 12:04 PM
Chris Meck MVP Join Date: May 2001 Location: midtown KC Casino cash: $-1425090	I think all the 3-4 talk is hooey. I really don't think we're going to a 3-4. I think Vrabel's position here is a passing down rush end. At this point in his career, it's a smart way to use him. We don't have a NT. We just don't. We didn't make a play for any of the guys in FA that fit that spot. We don't really have 3-4 ends. If we were really going to do this, I think we'd have at least looked at Olshansky. We would basically be wasting last year's #5 overall pick. Also a waste of Hali. So we waste 50% of our last 4 first round picks to switch to a defense we have basically NO personnel for. We're short at least 1 starting OLB for a 3-4, and really would need another player that could take a lot of snaps as Vrabel is going to need a breather at this stage of his career. Didn't even look at Dansby. I don't buy it. What's the upside? I don't see any. I think people are grasping at straws.
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