Adam Caplan Seems Impressed With Charles, Chiefs

I think there's a big difference between CJ and JC. First off, I think CJ is a more powerful runner. JC will never be confused with Christian Okoye. That's not saying he won't take a hit or shy away from contact. He's just not going to be bowling over a Ray Lewis.. Also, JC has had congenital problems with his shoulders. Didn't he have shoulder surgery over the season? It doesn't matter how "tough" you are, if you have pathologic shoulders, the fact that your the face of an offense is an amazing feat. I just wouldn't hold my breath as to how long JC is going to last in the NFL(could explain his fumbling problems as well). I like the idea of JC in a RBBC. As to our front seven, I'm not sure what they meant. That guy must value Shaun Smith a whole lot more than the rest of the world? No way Jovan Belcher and DJ help us out that more(They were with the ones at OTA's)

JC will be a top 15 back?! Name 14 rb's who will have more rushing yards JC! The only locks to have more are CJ and AP. JC should be a top 5 back, just off what he did in 1/2 the season last year.

We have been discussing the front 7 all summer-we even had a poll on our linebacker group-Hali will need help if he is going to improve on his stats-we need to stunt a punch if we are to win on the scoreboard-I know the O people will figure out our defense-we need to adjust our stunt packages from week to week-get the other side of the field guessing. take care and have a safe weekend.

I totally disagree with Caplan's comment that JC needs to be in a 2-man backfield while CJ can "handle the workload." He offers no justification for this. It can't be based on a difference in size between the two backs. Chris Johnson is listed at 5'11'', 200lbs. Jamaal Charles is listed at 5'11'', 199lbs. Can't get much closer than that. The truth is JC would be able to handle the same, but thanks to the offseason addition of Thomas Jones, he won't have to. This benefits both the Chiefs and Charles as they move into 2010 and beyond. Though the Chiefs are in prime position to take big steps forward this season they are not ready to be considered a legit contender for the Super Bowl. That is realistically still a season or two away (with offseasons as solid as the one they are finishing up). I say save the 300+ carry season for Jamaal for when the team is more likely to contend for a championship, or at the very least when they no longer have such a reliable #2 option in the backfield.

I don't see how the front 7 got better, through experience I guess, maybe coaching. I'm hoping, but it's not on paper.

Charles will be a top 5 back. Easier scheduler, better line, and Weiss. I love the name Haley's comet.

" think they will be better on both sides of the ball, especially on defense in the front seven " I think we will be better, but especially on the D7??? Un, why? That's the area we didnt do much with. Not sure what he is thinking here. If he said the safety position or the defensive background, I would agree totally.

PERSONALLY...I THINK JAMAL WILL BE GETTING MORE THAN THE 60% PEOPLE ARE SAYING IM THINKING ABOUT 70 OR SO

I think there's a big difference between CJ and JC. First off, I think CJ is a more powerful runner. JC will never be confused with Christian Okoye. That's not saying he won't take a hit or shy away from contact. He's just not going to be bowling over a Ray Lewis.. Also, JC has had congenital problems with his shoulders. Didn't he have shoulder surgery over the season? It doesn't matter how "tough" you are, if you have pathologic shoulders, the fact that your the face of an offense is an amazing feat. I just wouldn't hold my breath as to how long JC is going to last in the NFL(could explain his fumbling problems as well). I like the idea of JC in a RBBC.
As to our front seven, I'm not sure what they meant. That guy must value Shaun Smith a whole lot more than the rest of the world? No way Jovan Belcher and DJ help us out that more(They were with the ones at OTA's)

JC will be a top 15 back?! Name 14 rb's who will have more rushing yards JC! The only locks to have more are CJ and AP. JC should be a top 5 back, just off what he did in 1/2 the season last year.

We have been discussing the front 7 all summer-we even had a poll on our linebacker group-Hali will need help if he is going to improve on his stats-we need to stunt a punch if we are to win on the scoreboard-I know the O people will figure out our defense-we need to adjust our stunt packages from week to week-get the other side of the field guessing. take care and have a safe weekend.

I totally disagree with Caplan's comment that JC needs to be in a 2-man backfield while CJ can "handle the workload." He offers no justification for this. It can't be based on a difference in size between the two backs. Chris Johnson is listed at 5'11'', 200lbs. Jamaal Charles is listed at 5'11'', 199lbs. Can't get much closer than that. The truth is JC would be able to handle the same, but thanks to the offseason addition of Thomas Jones, he won't have to. This benefits both the Chiefs and Charles as they move into 2010 and beyond. Though the Chiefs are in prime position to take big steps forward this season they are not ready to be considered a legit contender for the Super Bowl. That is realistically still a season or two away (with offseasons as solid as the one they are finishing up). I say save the 300+ carry season for Jamaal for when the team is more likely to contend for a championship, or at the very least when they no longer have such a reliable #2 option in the backfield.

I don't see how the front 7 got better, through experience I guess, maybe coaching. I'm hoping, but it's not on paper.

Charles will be a top 5 back. Easier scheduler, better line, and Weiss. I love the name Haley's comet.

" think they will be better on both sides of the ball, especially on defense in the front seven "

I think we will be better, but especially on the D7??? Un, why? That's the area we didnt do much with. Not sure what he is thinking here. If he said the safety position or the defensive background, I would agree totally.

PERSONALLY...I THINK JAMAL WILL BE GETTING MORE THAN THE 60% PEOPLE ARE SAYING IM THINKING ABOUT 70 OR SO