Comments on: A Case Of The "What Ifs" http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/ A Kansas City Chiefs blog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:49:50 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: xxxlp http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/comment-page-1/#comment-12522 xxxlp Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:46:33 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/#comment-12522 Clinton, you forget that Chan Gailey had sort of the same thing in Pittsburgh with Kordell Stewart, aka Slash. A versatile quarterback who played receiver (and did it very well I might add) was a regular package in Chan's game-plans. It could happen, and honestly I hope he does have something up his sleeve like that. Secondly.. as for quarterback situations, has anyone thought about this scenario: Chris Simms, from the Bucs, since they have, what, 57 quarterbacks on their team now, including Jeff 'Crazy-legs' Garcia? Chris Simms played through extraordinary pain in years past, with his appendectomy on hold, and still played well. Also, he's a lefty, so Jake Long (should we pick him up) could play at LT, and thereby become our "RT" (since Simms is a southpaw) If we then picked up a RT such as Olivea, or someone else that's competent, he would become our "LT", and do fine. Jake Long (or Tackle X, since we don't know who will be there) will still face the best pass-rush specialists the others team have, but it wouldn't be from Simms's blind side. I see a few kinks in this plan, but either way, that linemen will either face lesser pass-rushers, and therefore hold up better, or he will face the best, but Simms would see a rush coming and be able to avoid it. He's experienced enough that our team could rally around him, but young enough that he's able to adapt, and sit on the bench a year and soak in our offense. He's more mobile than what we're used to seeing (besides Casey Printers) in a red uniform, but he's also got the strength to play through injuries, grind it out, sit in the pocket and deliver the ball. I like Croyle, and think he'll do fine, but competition does breed results, and I think Damon is just now starting to show his age. In a couple of years, if that, he will be done, and we need an insurance plan pronto. Any thoughts on that? Clinton, you forget that Chan Gailey had sort of the same thing in Pittsburgh with Kordell Stewart, aka Slash. A versatile quarterback who played receiver (and did it very well I might add) was a regular package in Chan’s game-plans. It could happen, and honestly I hope he does have something up his sleeve like that. Secondly.. as for quarterback situations, has anyone thought about this scenario: Chris Simms, from the Bucs, since they have, what, 57 quarterbacks on their team now, including Jeff ‘Crazy-legs’ Garcia? Chris Simms played through extraordinary pain in years past, with his appendectomy on hold, and still played well. Also, he’s a lefty, so Jake Long (should we pick him up) could play at LT, and thereby become our “RT” (since Simms is a southpaw) If we then picked up a RT such as Olivea, or someone else that’s competent, he would become our “LT”, and do fine. Jake Long (or Tackle X, since we don’t know who will be there) will still face the best pass-rush specialists the others team have, but it wouldn’t be from Simms’s blind side. I see a few kinks in this plan, but either way, that linemen will either face lesser pass-rushers, and therefore hold up better, or he will face the best, but Simms would see a rush coming and be able to avoid it. He’s experienced enough that our team could rally around him, but young enough that he’s able to adapt, and sit on the bench a year and soak in our offense. He’s more mobile than what we’re used to seeing (besides Casey Printers) in a red uniform, but he’s also got the strength to play through injuries, grind it out, sit in the pocket and deliver the ball. I like Croyle, and think he’ll do fine, but competition does breed results, and I think Damon is just now starting to show his age. In a couple of years, if that, he will be done, and we need an insurance plan pronto. Any thoughts on that?

]]> By: Double D http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/comment-page-1/#comment-12521 Double D Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:56:38 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/#comment-12521 Clinton - one can always dream. ;) Clinton – one can always dream. ;)

]]> By: Clinton http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/comment-page-1/#comment-12520 Clinton Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:53:08 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/#comment-12520 Double D, how ever much I would love to see a play like that, I am not so sure Chan Gailey has it in him. Double D, how ever much I would love to see a play like that, I am not so sure Chan Gailey has it in him.

]]> By: Double D http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/comment-page-1/#comment-12519 Double D Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:17:10 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/#comment-12519 If he's deemed healthy enough, I say we take Dennis Dixon in the 5th or 6th round to use as a 3/4th WR plus serve as QB-backup. Four receiver set, double reverse with a flea-flicker finale. :) If he’s deemed healthy enough, I say we take Dennis Dixon in the 5th or 6th round to use as a 3/4th WR plus serve as QB-backup. Four receiver set, double reverse with a flea-flicker finale. :)

]]> By: Crane http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/comment-page-1/#comment-12518 Crane Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:43:33 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/#comment-12518 Steven, nice article, but I would suggest that the question is What if BC is <b>NOT</b> and above average QB? Then what do we do? Thigpen? Bring back Steve Bono? Maybe at least if we do draft Run DMC maybe he can be Throw DMC too. Steven, nice article, but I would suggest that the question is What if BC is NOT and above average QB? Then what do we do? Thigpen? Bring back Steve Bono? Maybe at least if we do draft Run DMC maybe he can be Throw DMC too.

]]> By: MasterBlaster http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/comment-page-1/#comment-12517 MasterBlaster Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:44:05 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/#comment-12517 Ok Adam. I have a suggestion for future articles. For the last 10, or so, years, I would like to see how hard it is to pick up a good OT v. a good DT. Make one of those things, like ive seen here and other places, showing probowlers and busts each year. If it turns out, that most probowl DTs are taken in the top 10 and probowl OTs, say, in the top 30, we should give serious consideration to taking one of the 2 DTs over Long. Since we are in a long term rebuild, and all. Ok Adam. I have a suggestion for future articles.

For the last 10, or so, years, I would like to see how hard it is to pick up a good OT v. a good DT. Make one of those things, like ive seen here and other places, showing probowlers and busts each year. If it turns out, that most probowl DTs are taken in the top 10 and probowl OTs, say, in the top 30, we should give serious consideration to taking one of the 2 DTs over Long. Since we are in a long term rebuild, and all.

]]> By: mike http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/comment-page-1/#comment-12516 mike Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:46:46 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/#comment-12516 If Kansas City doesn't tap at least 3 O-linemen in this draft, I would consider it poorly evaluated. I would expect to see 3 OL, 1DT, 2CB, 1QB then anything else they want. If Kansas City doesn’t tap at least 3 O-linemen in this draft, I would consider it poorly evaluated. I would expect to see 3 OL, 1DT, 2CB, 1QB then anything else they want.

]]> By: merlinnj http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/comment-page-1/#comment-12515 merlinnj Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:05:41 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/#comment-12515 Adam: It seems like you and I are really crossing swords time and time again. My point is that I do not believe that Ryan is a good QB prospect and you do. That really is not a big deal. now, let's get to something you said I agree with "We can get a good OT in round two and a good OG in round three." I agree wholeheartedly. Now, when we draft a stud LT in round one, we will have the makings of an excellent line. Adam:

It seems like you and I are really crossing swords time and time again. My point is that I do not believe that Ryan is a good QB prospect and you do. That really is not a big deal. now, let’s get to something you said I agree with “We can get a good OT in round two and a good OG in round three.” I agree wholeheartedly. Now, when we draft a stud LT in round one, we will have the makings of an excellent line.

]]> By: Adam http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/comment-page-1/#comment-12514 Adam Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:33:43 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/#comment-12514 Damon doesn't get rid of the ball and is too immobile. He might be the easiest QB to sack I've ever seen. I haven't seen that much tucking since the drag queen convention, er... We can get a good OT in round two and a good OG in round three. Damon doesn’t get rid of the ball and is too immobile. He might be the easiest QB to sack I’ve ever seen. I haven’t seen that much tucking since the drag queen convention, er…

We can get a good OT in round two and a good OG in round three.

]]> By: JPSPOOTY http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/comment-page-1/#comment-12513 JPSPOOTY Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:46:39 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/03/31/a-case-of-the-what-ifs/#comment-12513 ADAM, I dont care who the qb is , If the o-line sucks as bad as last year, they are dog meat for a pack of hungry wolves. Every time I hear Croyle is to fragile, I cant help wonder why the same doesnt apply to Damon. He got hurt just like Brodie(running for his life). And looking over our free agent pick-ups ,They havent fixed the line one bit. ADAM, I dont care who the qb is , If the o-line sucks as bad as last year, they are dog meat for a pack of hungry wolves. Every time I hear Croyle is to fragile, I cant help wonder why the same doesnt apply to Damon. He got hurt just like Brodie(running for his life). And looking over our free agent pick-ups ,They havent fixed the line one bit.

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