Comments on: A.A.D.Q.: Your Players Of The Game http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/08/08/aadq-your-player-of-the-game/ A Kansas City Chiefs blog Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:04:26 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: schmuck34 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/08/08/aadq-your-player-of-the-game/comment-page-1/#comment-17049 schmuck34 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:42:49 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/?p=2103#comment-17049 Sean, be cool. I wasn't saying Kuale looked like an All-Pro but he certainly didn't look "terrible". He overran one play, which I stated, but was also around the ball a ton, got to the holes quicker than the other LBs (which is how he overran one) and made a couple of huge hits. One on a kickoff or punt, I don't recall. He tied for leading tackler of the game, so I wouldn't say that is terrible. Just curious, what is you experience with evaluating linebackers? Sean, be cool. I wasn’t saying Kuale looked like an All-Pro but he certainly didn’t look “terrible”. He overran one play, which I stated, but was also around the ball a ton, got to the holes quicker than the other LBs (which is how he overran one) and made a couple of huge hits. One on a kickoff or punt, I don’t recall. He tied for leading tackler of the game, so I wouldn’t say that is terrible. Just curious, what is you experience with evaluating linebackers?

]]> By: xxxlp http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/08/08/aadq-your-player-of-the-game/comment-page-1/#comment-17048 xxxlp Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:57:20 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/?p=2103#comment-17048 We could realistically get a 4th-5th for Kolby, especially if he gets some touches in the upcoming games, and some teams get into dire straights with their RB situations. Have you even heard of our FB, Manderino? This game was the first time I'd heard of him. One thing I thought about was moving Battle (who ran hard at the end of last year, when he had playing time, and who is big and strong) to FB, where he would be of more use than he currently is. If we didn't keep Manderino, that'd give us 2 FB's, 4 RB's. We could realistically keep that amount. Although most likely we'll only have 1 FB. I really like Savage. I thought he would be too small to amount to much, but he impressed me. He ran hard, even right up the gut against the 'fatties'. And he has the speed that would make him an asset on special teams/limited carrying opportunities. On the one return, it looked like he spun the wrong direction (or may have been forced to spin in that direction) and collided with a Bear. If he had gotten a spin off in the other direction, he had more open field to eat up. I like seeing chances at an all-the-way return, especially after all we saw last year was Drummond getting swallowed up by non red/gold jerseys within 5 yards. My players of the game: Lineman/Skill player/ST player. Offense: Niswanger. For not having significant experience, he played nicely. Gotta go with Savage, he looked good, at least to me. For special teams, I'll go with Colquitt. Good punting, especially against a highly feared returner in Hester. Nice job. Defense: Turk. I saw him in on many a play, and he even chased down the QB a few times. He wasn't spectacular, but he wasn't horrid either. 'Missile' Morgan, chasing down Wolfe impressed me, I know Wolfe is fast, and even on an angle, he covered ground quickly, and tried to strip the ball, while still wrapping him up nicely. He was also in on countless plays, he looked good. And for ST defense, I'll go with Pollard. We've all seen Pollard block a few punts in his day, and he came very close on two occasions versus the Bears, who have a highly-praised Special Teams. If he can work on his technique/speed, or get a slightly better jump off the ball, we're in for a lot more fireworks this year from our ST unit. We could realistically get a 4th-5th for Kolby, especially if he gets some touches in the upcoming games, and some teams get into dire straights with their RB situations. Have you even heard of our FB, Manderino? This game was the first time I’d heard of him. One thing I thought about was moving Battle (who ran hard at the end of last year, when he had playing time, and who is big and strong) to FB, where he would be of more use than he currently is. If we didn’t keep Manderino, that’d give us 2 FB’s, 4 RB’s. We could realistically keep that amount. Although most likely we’ll only have 1 FB.

I really like Savage. I thought he would be too small to amount to much, but he impressed me. He ran hard, even right up the gut against the ‘fatties’. And he has the speed that would make him an asset on special teams/limited carrying opportunities. On the one return, it looked like he spun the wrong direction (or may have been forced to spin in that direction) and collided with a Bear. If he had gotten a spin off in the other direction, he had more open field to eat up. I like seeing chances at an all-the-way return, especially after all we saw last year was Drummond getting swallowed up by non red/gold jerseys within 5 yards.

My players of the game: Lineman/Skill player/ST player.

Offense: Niswanger. For not having significant experience, he played nicely. Gotta go with Savage, he looked good, at least to me. For special teams, I’ll go with Colquitt. Good punting, especially against a highly feared returner in Hester. Nice job.

Defense: Turk. I saw him in on many a play, and he even chased down the QB a few times. He wasn’t spectacular, but he wasn’t horrid either. ‘Missile’ Morgan, chasing down Wolfe impressed me, I know Wolfe is fast, and even on an angle, he covered ground quickly, and tried to strip the ball, while still wrapping him up nicely. He was also in on countless plays, he looked good. And for ST defense, I’ll go with Pollard. We’ve all seen Pollard block a few punts in his day, and he came very close on two occasions versus the Bears, who have a highly-praised Special Teams. If he can work on his technique/speed, or get a slightly better jump off the ball, we’re in for a lot more fireworks this year from our ST unit.

]]> By: SEANBCOOL http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/08/08/aadq-your-player-of-the-game/comment-page-1/#comment-17047 SEANBCOOL Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:55:50 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/?p=2103#comment-17047 1. LJ 2. Charles 3. Savage 4. Kolby 5. Battle Savage really impressed me. 1. LJ

2. Charles

3. Savage

4. Kolby

5. Battle

Savage really impressed me.

]]> By: CurtMerzFan http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/08/08/aadq-your-player-of-the-game/comment-page-1/#comment-17046 CurtMerzFan Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:38:18 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/?p=2103#comment-17046 No way we should deal Kolby for less than the 5 pick we used on him. And now, after the way he filled in last year for LJ, he's a proven commodity. I have him third on the depth chart because LJ/Charles makes the best 1/2 punch in terms of contrasting styles. But if LJ were to go down again... I'd move Kolby to the starting slot and leave Charles in the change of pace role. Kolby is a too serious a talent to let go of. That said, Steven Jackson's holdout looks to be a longterm one, and St Louis might give us a 2nd or 3rd for Kolby. If we take a late round pick for any of our backs, it should be either Savage or Battle as they're both a tad undersized, and they both free agent signings. Chances are our brain trust can find that kind of talent again in the future. No matter what, it's a clusterF@#k at RB. Right now I like ALL of them. Currently I have them rated: 1) LJ, 2a) Kolby, 2b) Charles, 3) Battle, 4) Savage. I don't see how we can keep more than 4 of them and then one of them is going to have to play special teams and rotate on/off the practice squad as need requires. Whichever one we let go of we need to get value for. A 6th or 7th pick for either Battle or Savage when we signed them as FA would be cool. No way we should deal Kolby for less than the 5 pick we used on him. And now, after the way he filled in last year for LJ, he’s a proven commodity. I have him third on the depth chart because LJ/Charles makes the best 1/2 punch in terms of contrasting styles. But if LJ were to go down again… I’d move Kolby to the starting slot and leave Charles in the change of pace role. Kolby is a too serious a talent to let go of.

That said, Steven Jackson’s holdout looks to be a longterm one, and St Louis might give us a 2nd or 3rd for Kolby.

If we take a late round pick for any of our backs, it should be either Savage or Battle as they’re both a tad undersized, and they both free agent signings. Chances are our brain trust can find that kind of talent again in the future.

No matter what, it’s a clusterF@#k at RB. Right now I like ALL of them. Currently I have them rated: 1) LJ, 2a) Kolby, 2b) Charles, 3) Battle, 4) Savage. I don’t see how we can keep more than 4 of them and then one of them is going to have to play special teams and rotate on/off the practice squad as need requires. Whichever one we let go of we need to get value for. A 6th or 7th pick for either Battle or Savage when we signed them as FA would be cool.

]]> By: xxxlp http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/08/08/aadq-your-player-of-the-game/comment-page-1/#comment-17045 xxxlp Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:23:09 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/?p=2103#comment-17045 Rihavens, how in the hell was Savage a disappointment? He got great yardage, made a few just plain great plays, and pounded the rock for a decent average straight up the gut, at 5'8 182 lbs. The dude's a beast, did you not see him straight up bullrush his own blocker, #10, Arthur, out on the right side? He didn't care who was in his way, he blasted them. Savage was a little ball of fury... Savage, you could say. Rofl. Such a great name for an RB, and an NFL player in general. He also didn't look horrible on returns, with more practice, he could be our Darren Sproles. If we had to keep only 3 HB's right this minute, I'd feel confident with LJ/J. Charles/Savage. I even like Kolby Smith, and have defended him, but pssh. If the injury bug comes to any of the teams during this pre-season, we may be able to pack Kolby away for a late round pick. It's a bit hasty to send him packing after seeing Savage once, but the dude's a beast. Rihavens, how in the hell was Savage a disappointment? He got great yardage, made a few just plain great plays, and pounded the rock for a decent average straight up the gut, at 5′8 182 lbs. The dude’s a beast, did you not see him straight up bullrush his own blocker, #10, Arthur, out on the right side? He didn’t care who was in his way, he blasted them. Savage was a little ball of fury… Savage, you could say. Rofl. Such a great name for an RB, and an NFL player in general. He also didn’t look horrible on returns, with more practice, he could be our Darren Sproles. If we had to keep only 3 HB’s right this minute, I’d feel confident with LJ/J. Charles/Savage. I even like Kolby Smith, and have defended him, but pssh. If the injury bug comes to any of the teams during this pre-season, we may be able to pack Kolby away for a late round pick. It’s a bit hasty to send him packing after seeing Savage once, but the dude’s a beast.

]]> By: Adam http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/08/08/aadq-your-player-of-the-game/comment-page-1/#comment-17044 Adam Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:30:28 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/?p=2103#comment-17044 Rihavens, I think we all have man crushes on the Catching Cousins (D-Bo & Sippio)!! larry, good to see you're back--football is finally here! I did see Surtain giving a lot of cushion. He was also a tad slow on his breaks. His days are numbered. Rihavens, I think we all have man crushes on the Catching Cousins (D-Bo & Sippio)!!

larry, good to see you’re back–football is finally here! I did see Surtain giving a lot of cushion. He was also a tad slow on his breaks. His days are numbered.

]]> By: larry1c http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/08/08/aadq-your-player-of-the-game/comment-page-1/#comment-17043 larry1c Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:26:23 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/?p=2103#comment-17043 Been a while but thought I would weigh in. All the comments are spot on. One observation that may have gone unnoticed: Did anyone catch the coverage of Surtain during the first couple of defensive series? Couple of Chicago's first downs we made at the stick while he was 5 to 10 yds off the reciever. I don't know if it was the scheme or a possible misread, but definitely raised a flag in my mind. Been a while but thought I would weigh in. All the comments are spot on. One observation that may have gone unnoticed: Did anyone catch the coverage of Surtain during the first couple of defensive series? Couple of Chicago’s first downs we made at the stick while he was 5 to 10 yds off the reciever. I don’t know if it was the scheme or a possible misread, but definitely raised a flag in my mind.

]]> By: Rihavens http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/08/08/aadq-your-player-of-the-game/comment-page-1/#comment-17042 Rihavens Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:08:04 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/?p=2103#comment-17042 No love for Jamal Charles? I would have to say Croyle, Sippio (I have a huge man crush on this guy) and Charles where the players on the offence. Biggest offence disapontment? Thats a tossup between Savage and PigPen. Defence - I am giving the entire 1st string props. They made some good goal line stands against the Bears. And the entire 3rd string offence? WTH? No love for Jamal Charles?

I would have to say Croyle, Sippio (I have a huge man crush on this guy) and Charles where the players on the offence.

Biggest offence disapontment? Thats a tossup between Savage and PigPen.

Defence – I am giving the entire 1st string props. They made some good goal line stands against the Bears.

And the entire 3rd string offence? WTH?

]]> By: SEANBCOOL http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/08/08/aadq-your-player-of-the-game/comment-page-1/#comment-17041 SEANBCOOL Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:03:08 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/?p=2103#comment-17041 shmuck, EJ Kuale is #52, right? He was terrible! shmuck, EJ Kuale is #52, right? He was terrible!

]]> By: schmuck34 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/08/08/aadq-your-player-of-the-game/comment-page-1/#comment-17040 schmuck34 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:38:24 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/?p=2103#comment-17040 POG O 1st half - Brodie Croyle D 1st Half - Derrick Johnson O 2nd half - Dantrell Savage D 2nd half - E.J. Kuale Pleasant surprises - Well I guess my second half guys pretty much are that. Kuale had one terrible overrun/misread but was around the ball a ton and hit like a truck. Cottam looked great. Cox impressed at FB. Disappointments - D Line pass rush. Reed isn't going to cut it in pass rush, and Johnston did nothing to make me believe he'll make the team, let alone the be the next JA. Tank needs to step it up, although he faced a ton of double teams. O - Jackie Battle was outshined by Charles and Savage, who are much more explosive, faster, more natural RBs. They should be ahead of him on the depth chart. POG

O 1st half – Brodie Croyle
D 1st Half – Derrick Johnson

O 2nd half – Dantrell Savage
D 2nd half – E.J. Kuale

Pleasant surprises – Well I guess my second half guys pretty much are that. Kuale had one terrible overrun/misread but was around the ball a ton and hit like a truck. Cottam looked great. Cox impressed at FB.

Disappointments – D Line pass rush. Reed isn’t going to cut it in pass rush, and Johnston did nothing to make me believe he’ll make the team, let alone the be the next JA. Tank needs to step it up, although he faced a ton of double teams.

O – Jackie Battle was outshined by Charles and Savage, who are much more explosive, faster, more natural RBs. They should be ahead of him on the depth chart.

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