Donnie Edwards to KC (1 Viewer)

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[Slinger]

Kawika Mitchell

 

[Balco]

Excellent signing. Edwards is a great linebacker. Argument can be made that he was the best backer on the market. Only reason he didn't break the bank was that he is 34.

If only the Chiefs had a semblence of a defensive line.

 

[Avery]

Excellent signing. Edwards is a great linebacker. Argument can be made that he was the best backer on the market. Only reason he didn't break the bank was that he is 34.If only the Chiefs had a semblence of a defensive line.

I'm hesitant to judge to deal until I see how much money a 34 year old LB cost the Chiefs.

 

[Balco]

Excellent signing. Edwards is a great linebacker. Argument can be made that he was the best backer on the market. Only reason he didn't break the bank was that he is 34.If only the Chiefs had a semblence of a defensive line.

I'm hesitant to judge to deal until I see how much money a 34 year old LB cost the Chiefs.

I believe it is a 3 year deal, and I am sure most of the money is due in the 1st year.

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

He's long in the tooth, but I'm a big fan of Donnie Edwards.

I'm also glad that (probably) he'll wind down his career where he started it.

 

[gocats]

Kawika Mitchell

Kawika has actually been good

 

[Slinger]

Kawika Mitchell

Kawika has actually been good

I agree, but he'll probably sign with another team after KC signed Edwards.

 

[Bizkiteer]

They signed N. Harris to be their MLB, so I wonder where they are slating Edwards to play?

 

[Jene Bramel]

They signed N. Harris to be their MLB, so I wonder where they are slating Edwards to play?

Almost certainly has to be ROLB.

 

[-OZ-]

They signed N. Harris to be their MLB, so I wonder where they are slating Edwards to play?

Almost certainly has to be ROLB.

The outside is looking great, assuming Allen stays. (he had asked for a trade a while back)Too bad the middle of the D is horrible.

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

They signed N. Harris to be their MLB, so I wonder where they are slating Edwards to play?

Almost certainly has to be ROLB.

The outside is looking great, assuming Allen stays. (he had asked for a trade a while back)Too bad the middle of the D is horrible.

Amobi Okoye

 

[Kevin Ashcraft]

bye-bye Kendrell.....

KC is one or two DTs away from being a good defense.

 

[Bob Magaw]

DEN is usually cited as having fastest, most athletic LB trio in the game (ian gold supposedly has clocked as fast as a 4.4, DJ williams was #1 prep recruit in the nation as a RB/LB, al wilson might be the slacker in this group speed/athleticism-wise), but edwards (even in mid-thirties), the othe DJ (derrick johnson) & nap harris might give them a run for their money... if the teams adds some help in the interior DL, KC could sport a decent D in 07... they'll need it in the same division with SD & DEN...

 

[The Jacket]

Kawika Mitchell

Kawika has actually been good

He's horrible. KC made no effort to re-sign him and signed TWO other linebackers.

 

[NOONAN]

Excellent signing. Edwards is a great linebacker. Argument can be made that he was the best backer on the market. Only reason he didn't break the bank was that he is 34.If only the Chiefs had a semblence of a defensive line.

Jared Allen(assuming no trade) and Tamba Hali are a great DE combo. Need to bolster to interior of the line, though.Edwards is a monster play maker. Using him as a pass-rushing/disruptive LB along with DJ(assuming a return to form) and with Nap in the middle, they can pick up some slack tackle-wise from the weak DT position.KC is poised to be a much improved D this year.

 

[Balco]

Excellent signing. Edwards is a great linebacker. Argument can be made that he was the best backer on the market. Only reason he didn't break the bank was that he is 34.If only the Chiefs had a semblence of a defensive line.

Jared Allen(assuming no trade) and Tamba Hali are a great DE combo. Need to bolster to interior of the line, though.Edwards is a monster play maker. Using him as a pass-rushing/disruptive LB along with DJ(assuming a return to form) and with Nap in the middle, they can pick up some slack tackle-wise from the weak DT position.KC is poised to be a much improved D this year.

Well thats the key. If you don't ave two solid D tackles, your d is in big trouble. It doesn't matter how good the Linebackers are, if the tackles can't hold the point, teams will run all day. The Chiefs don't even have 2 average tackles.

 

[NOONAN]

Excellent signing. Edwards is a great linebacker. Argument can be made that he was the best backer on the market. Only reason he didn't break the bank was that he is 34.If only the Chiefs had a semblence of a defensive line.

Jared Allen(assuming no trade) and Tamba Hali are a great DE combo. Need to bolster to interior of the line, though.Edwards is a monster play maker. Using him as a pass-rushing/disruptive LB along with DJ(assuming a return to form) and with Nap in the middle, they can pick up some slack tackle-wise from the weak DT position.KC is poised to be a much improved D this year.

Well thats the key. If you don't ave two solid D tackles, your d is in big trouble. It doesn't matter how good the Linebackers are, if the tackles can't hold the point, teams will run all day. The Chiefs don't even have 2 average tackles.

Agreed. Your tackles only have to hold the blocks, though, and let your speed LB's take out the ball carrier. Guys like Urlacher, Lewis, Z Thomas thrive this way. KC needs to add beef up front.

 

[Balco]

Excellent signing. Edwards is a great linebacker. Argument can be made that he was the best backer on the market. Only reason he didn't break the bank was that he is 34.If only the Chiefs had a semblence of a defensive line.

Jared Allen(assuming no trade) and Tamba Hali are a great DE combo. Need to bolster to interior of the line, though.Edwards is a monster play maker. Using him as a pass-rushing/disruptive LB along with DJ(assuming a return to form) and with Nap in the middle, they can pick up some slack tackle-wise from the weak DT position.KC is poised to be a much improved D this year.

Well thats the key. If you don't ave two solid D tackles, your d is in big trouble. It doesn't matter how good the Linebackers are, if the tackles can't hold the point, teams will run all day. The Chiefs don't even have 2 average tackles.

Agreed. Your tackles only have to hold the blocks, though, and let your speed LB's take out the ball carrier. Guys like Urlacher, Lewis, Z Thomas thrive this way. KC needs to add beef up front.

I am a big believer in the beef up front tackles as opposed to the cover two gap penetrating tackles.

 

[NOONAN]

Excellent signing. Edwards is a great linebacker. Argument can be made that he was the best backer on the market. Only reason he didn't break the bank was that he is 34.If only the Chiefs had a semblence of a defensive line.

Jared Allen(assuming no trade) and Tamba Hali are a great DE combo. Need to bolster to interior of the line, though.Edwards is a monster play maker. Using him as a pass-rushing/disruptive LB along with DJ(assuming a return to form) and with Nap in the middle, they can pick up some slack tackle-wise from the weak DT position.KC is poised to be a much improved D this year.

Well thats the key. If you don't ave two solid D tackles, your d is in big trouble. It doesn't matter how good the Linebackers are, if the tackles can't hold the point, teams will run all day. The Chiefs don't even have 2 average tackles.

Agreed. Your tackles only have to hold the blocks, though, and let your speed LB's take out the ball carrier. Guys like Urlacher, Lewis, Z Thomas thrive this way. KC needs to add beef up front.

I am a big believer in the beef up front tackles as opposed to the cover two gap penetrating tackles.

Yeah, I like the space eating tackles to make room for my speedy playmaker!!!

 

[Jene Bramel]

I am a big believer in the beef up front tackles as opposed to the cover two gap penetrating tackles.

The gap penetrating tackle system of the under front defenses associated with Cover-2/Tampa-2 schemes can be just as beneficial to the linebackers as a read-and-react style space eating tackle. If both the NT and 3-technique tackle are disruptive enough to draw the interior offensive linemen, the linebackers are just as free to make tackles as they would be behind a pair like Tony Siragusa and Sam Adams. The Bears and Vikings have been excellent examples of this in recent seasons. Both systems work well if you have the talent and depth to make it work. Not too many teams afford themselves the luxury of a Siragusa/Adams or Williams/Williams tackle combination anymore, though. Teams like the penetrating 3-technique because of the extra pass rush that player can provide. If you've got two stud edge rushers and capable blitzers in the linebacking corps and secondary, the space eaters may make more sense.

 

[Balco]

I am a big believer in the beef up front tackles as opposed to the cover two gap penetrating tackles.

The gap penetrating tackle system of the under front defenses associated with Cover-2/Tampa-2 schemes can be just as beneficial to the linebackers as a read-and-react style space eating tackle. If both the NT and 3-technique tackle are disruptive enough to draw the interior offensive linemen, the linebackers are just as free to make tackles as they would be behind a pair like Tony Siragusa and Sam Adams. The Bears and Vikings have been excellent examples of this in recent seasons. Both systems work well if you have the talent and depth to make it work. Not too many teams afford themselves the luxury of a Siragusa/Adams or Williams/Williams tackle combination anymore, though. Teams like the penetrating 3-technique because of the extra pass rush that player can provide. If you've got two stud edge rushers and capable blitzers in the linebacking corps and secondary, the space eaters may make more sense.

The key you just stated is the talent. You need to have talented players, and finding D Tackles who can consistently gain penetration, and rush the passer is difficult. To me, it is much easier to get a huge defensive tackle with a low base and give him one responsibility - hold the point. The risk you run with the undersized penetrating lineman is that if the guard can reach block him , even with him getting penetration, it allows huge holes for the running game. The Colts have had this problem. It is alot easier to find a Gilbert Brown/Grady Jackson then it is to find a Warren Sapp. And it is often times cheaper.And like you said, if there are two mountains playing D Tackle, obviously you sub on passing downs when you can, but if not, I like an elephant end who splits wide of the tackle. Doesn't have to be big, just has to be quick. Obviously Jason Taylor is the prototype.

 

[Jene Bramel]

I am a big believer in the beef up front tackles as opposed to the cover two gap penetrating tackles.

The gap penetrating tackle system of the under front defenses associated with Cover-2/Tampa-2 schemes can be just as beneficial to the linebackers as a read-and-react style space eating tackle. If both the NT and 3-technique tackle are disruptive enough to draw the interior offensive linemen, the linebackers are just as free to make tackles as they would be behind a pair like Tony Siragusa and Sam Adams. The Bears and Vikings have been excellent examples of this in recent seasons. Both systems work well if you have the talent and depth to make it work. Not too many teams afford themselves the luxury of a Siragusa/Adams or Williams/Williams tackle combination anymore, though. Teams like the penetrating 3-technique because of the extra pass rush that player can provide. If you've got two stud edge rushers and capable blitzers in the linebacking corps and secondary, the space eaters may make more sense.

The key you just stated is the talent. You need to have talented players, and finding D Tackles who can consistently gain penetration, and rush the passer is difficult. To me, it is much easier to get a huge defensive tackle with a low base and give him one responsibility - hold the point. The risk you run with the undersized penetrating lineman is that if the guard can reach block him , even with him getting penetration, it allows huge holes for the running game. The Colts have had this problem. It is alot easier to find a Gilbert Brown/Grady Jackson then it is to find a Warren Sapp. And it is often times cheaper.And like you said, if there are two mountains playing D Tackle, obviously you sub on passing downs when you can, but if not, I like an elephant end who splits wide of the tackle. Doesn't have to be big, just has to be quick. Obviously Jason Taylor is the prototype.

I'm with you. Just wanted to point out that an under front with an attacking philosophy can protect linebackers too.