Chiefs So you think you know Chiefs pass rushers? - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 07-19-2021, 10:36 PM

As you undoubtedly know, sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982. Before that year, we have nothing but legend and mystery.

However, Pro football reference now says that they went back to 1960 and did research to build sack stats back to that year for the NFL. So if you trust those numbers, we now ostensibly have sack statistics for the entire Chiefs' history.

The data is behind a paywall, but fortunately so am I. So let's test your knowledge. I'll post questions periodically and let's see how Chiefsplanet answers them.

Note: all data refers to players' careers with the Chiefs only. If someone comes from another team or goes to another team, their stats on those teams don't count. It's the Chiefs, the whole Chiefs, and nothing but the Chiefs.

Question #1 is easy. List the top ten Chiefs in terms of career sacks.

**Rain Man** · 07-20-2021, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Why Not?

Shit. Had to look it up.....he's 11th. lol

Yep. #11.

**Rain Man** · 07-20-2021, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

Aaron Brown looks tasty for that number 9 slot.

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Originally Posted by cdcox

Jerry Mays 7
Eric Hicks 10

Bingo.

#1 - Derrick Thomas - 126.5
#2 - Tamba Hali - 89.5
#3 - Neil Smith - 85.5
#4 - Justin Houston - 78.5
#5 - Art Still - 74
#6 - Buck Buchanan - 70.5
#7 - Jerry Mays - 65.5
#8 - Mike Bell - 52
#9 - Aaron Brown - 51
#10 - Eric Hicks - 44.5

**cdcox** · 07-20-2021, 12:54 AM

I'm not sure if this will plot well, but here goes. I plotted sacks per season by the players last year in the league. This method of plotting emphasizes outlier performances compared to peers during the era. My takeaway is that Deacon Jones was by far the best pass rusher ever, and it's not close.

**Bowser** · 07-20-2021, 09:01 AM

Apparently we know out Chiefs pass rushers

MagicHef · 07-20-2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

I'm not sure if this will plot well, but here goes. I plotted sacks per season by the players last year in the league. This method of plotting emphasizes outlier performances compared to peers during the era. My takeaway is that Deacon Jones was by far the best pass rusher ever, and it's not close.

Not sure I understand. It looks like Reggie White and Von Miller are close to Deacon Jones, and Aaron Donald is above him.

**RealSNR** · 07-20-2021, 10:51 AM

I was going to say Eric Hicks and feel cool that I knew the difficult one, but then I realized I'd be saying "Eric Hicks" to feel cool, and I decided to go do something else like mow the lawn or eat a cookie

Chiefspants · 07-20-2021, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RealSNR

I was going to say Eric Hicks and feel cool that I knew the difficult one, but then I realized I'd be saying "Eric Hicks" to feel cool, and I decided to go do something else like mow the lawn or eat a cookie

There was never a bootleg that Eric Hicks didn't want to bite completely on.

**Rain Man** · 07-20-2021, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MagicHef

Not sure I understand. It looks like Reggie White and Von Miller are close to Deacon Jones, and Aaron Donald is above him.

I too require explanation. Are these the top five guys who retired each year? I can't quite read the x axis.

And I'll correct MagicHef's unfortunate error by saying that it looks like Reggie White and Derrick Thomas are close to Deacon Jones, and Aaron Donald is above him.

MagicHef · 07-20-2021, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I too require explanation. Are these the top five guys who retired each year? I can't quite read the x axis.

And I'll correct MagicHef's unfortunate error by saying that it looks like Reggie White and Derrick Thomas are close to Deacon Jones, and Aaron Donald is above him.

I regret to inform you that Derrick Thomas is closer to DeMarcus Ware than Von Miller.

Deberg_1990 · 07-20-2021, 11:13 AM

Does Eric Hicks still suck?

In58men · 07-20-2021, 11:29 AM

Free agent pass-rusher Alex Okafor is signing back with the #Chiefs, source said. He gets a 1-year deal and will return to KC, his home for the last two seasons

Gary Cooper · 07-20-2021, 11:56 AM

Is Eric "Bootleg" Hicks on the list?

Hammock Parties · 07-20-2021, 11:58 AM

Buck was a beast, damn.

**Rain Man** · 07-20-2021, 04:51 PM

Okay, here's your next question. 46 Chiefs recorded 10 or more sacks in their Chiefs career. Of those, name the top 10 in terms of sacks per game played.

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**Bowser** · 07-20-2021, 05:06 PM

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07-19-2021, 10:36 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3438491 VARSITY	So you think you know Chiefs pass rushers? As you undoubtedly know, sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982. Before that year, we have nothing but legend and mystery. However, Pro football reference now says that they went back to 1960 and did research to build sack stats back to that year for the NFL. So if you trust those numbers, we now ostensibly have sack statistics for the entire Chiefs' history. The data is behind a paywall, but fortunately so am I. So let's test your knowledge. I'll post questions periodically and let's see how Chiefsplanet answers them. Note: all data refers to players' careers with the Chiefs only. If someone comes from another team or goes to another team, their stats on those teams don't count. It's the Chiefs, the whole Chiefs, and nothing but the Chiefs. Question #1 is easy. List the top ten Chiefs in terms of career sacks.
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07-20-2021, 12:54 AM	#18
cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2451769	I'm not sure if this will plot well, but here goes. I plotted sacks per season by the players last year in the league. This method of plotting emphasizes outlier performances compared to peers during the era. My takeaway is that Deacon Jones was by far the best pass rusher ever, and it's not close.
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Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3944454	Does Eric Hicks still suck? __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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In58men Baba Ganoush Join Date: Jan 2012 Casino cash: $2408026	Free agent pass-rusher Alex Okafor is signing back with the #Chiefs, source said. He gets a 1-year deal and will return to KC, his home for the last two seasons __________________ My Kansas City Chief record 9-9
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Gary Cooper MVP Join Date: Nov 2020 Casino cash: $2730400	Is Eric "Bootleg" Hicks on the list?
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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4830478	Buck was a beast, damn. __________________ Chiefs game films
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Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3438491 VARSITY	Okay, here's your next question. 46 Chiefs recorded 10 or more sacks in their Chiefs career. Of those, name the top 10 in terms of sacks per game played. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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