Originally Posted by Direckshun:
Why would we acquire a non-elite DE?
The Chiefs DE rotation, by December, will be Karlaftis/Omenihu/Danna/FAU. That's a fine rotation.
Bringing on a DE means you're likely benching FAU so your unnamed veteran can play 15 snaps a game, which isn't necessary given that he's playing acceptably. We have the fifth-highest pressure rate in the NFL.
If they're making a serious acquisition, it's got to be an offensive skill position or CB. Those are the last remaining spots on this roster where there are a lot of snaps to fill and minimally talented guys to bench.
Edit: Left tackle as well.
Omenihu is coming back from an ACL, which from all accounts has been slow healing. I really don't expect him to be anything near 100% this year even though he likely plays.
Danna has a pec injury and we know what happened with Thuney last year.
We've gotten nothing from Cameron Thomas so far.
Depth is a bit of a concern right now. I'd take a pinch hitter that can go get the QB on 3rd downs especially given we're what, 4th-lowest in sacks? [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
Omenihu is coming back from an ACL, which from all accounts has been slow healing. I really don't expect him to be anything near 100% this year even though he likely plays.
Danna has a pec injury and we know what happened with Thuney last year.
We've gotten nothing from Cameron Thomas so far.
Depth is a bit of a concern right now. I'd take a pinch hitter that can go get the QB on 3rd downs especially given we're what, 4th-lowest in sacks?
ESPN had a sneaky suggestion in DE Joshua Uche, 6’1 240, from NE.
Apparently, he has a 18%+ Pressure Rating and could be available via trade to make a play or two for us down the stretch.
Not sure he’d cost us all that cap space tho [Reply]
The way I see it, obviously isn't gonna hurt if they add to any one of WR, OT, DE, or CB.
But even before an addition, the only thing that can stop this team is injury. So which spot is most vulnerable? At which spot would a single injury to a single player most crater their title hopes?
It's tough but think I'd go:
1) OT
2) CB
3) WR
4) DE
I think they're gonna take their chances at OL though because if they felt bad about the pups and their trajectory, yeah, Donovan would be here already. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
Omenihu is coming back from an ACL, which from all accounts has been slow healing. I really don't expect him to be anything near 100% this year even though he likely plays.
Danna has a pec injury and we know what happened with Thuney last year.
We've gotten nothing from Cameron Thomas so far.
Depth is a bit of a concern right now. I'd take a pinch hitter that can go get the QB on 3rd downs especially given we're what, 4th-lowest in sacks?
Yeah, the DE spot isn't exactly a known quantity. I wouldn't hate making a move there, especially going into next year. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
Depth is a bit of a concern right now. I'd take a pinch hitter that can go get the QB on 3rd downs especially given we're what, 4th-lowest in sacks?
If a DE can sack or even pressure a QB there is no way a team will trade him for cheap. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
Omenihu is coming back from an ACL, which from all accounts has been slow healing. I really don't expect him to be anything near 100% this year even though he likely plays.
Danna has a pec injury and we know what happened with Thuney last year.
We've gotten nothing from Cameron Thomas so far.
Depth is a bit of a concern right now. I'd take a pinch hitter that can go get the QB on 3rd downs especially given we're what, 4th-lowest in sacks?
I'm less of a sacks guy, and more of a pressure rate guy. But all fair.
I'm thinking about January. By January, with no further injury surprises, we're rolling 4 deep at DE, 5 deep if you include Herring. [Reply]