Had an NFC Personnel executive tell me “He reminds me of J.J. Watt, when Watt was coming out. An explosive and versatile playmaker who has a high motor and can line up at 3,5, or 7. Very strong kid” #NFL#NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/5qM3g6OrMr
While we were at camp, we were right next to George’s girlfriend chatting with her and after practice, George came over and in that couple minutes I mentioned to him how I think he’s similar to Tamba Hali and how he should reach out to him because some of the training he did may really help him. He said he would.
I wonder if that’s how that started or the coaching staff reached out to Tamba, or if Tamba reached out directly to George.
Fun to think that I may have played a role in them working together.
I'm sure it was you man. If he doesn't thank you in his Hall of Fame speech I'll be stunned. [Reply]
Originally Posted by JohnnyV13:
Hali was a terrific hand fighter b/c he took up Brazilian Ju Jitsu. The year he led the NFL in sacks, I saw him start to use martial arts hand fighting techniques in his pass rush.
Tamba is the perfect teacher for George. His rep coming from college, like George's, was as an unpolished but "high motor" prospect. While Hali was seen to be raw, he proved to be a consistent worker on his craft. The ju jitsu had a significant impact on his effictiveness. Teamed with his "try hard" nature (and his natural athletic strengths), Hali turned into one of the best. I'm pleased George appears to be going the same route. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Wallymo:
Tamba is the perfect teacher for George. His rep coming from college, like George's, was as an unpolished but "high motor" prospect. While Hali was seen to be raw, he proved to be a consistent worker on his craft. The ju jitsu had a significant impact on his effictiveness. Teamed with his "try hard" nature (and his natural athletic strengths), Hali turned into one of the best. I'm pleased George appears to be going the same route.
He did. I always thought he played above his athleticism. It's a testament to his motor, work ethic, and willingness to take on other things to make him improve his game like ju jitsu. [Reply]
While we were at camp, we were right next to George’s girlfriend chatting with her and after practice, George came over and in that couple minutes I mentioned to him how I think he’s similar to Tamba Hali and how he should reach out to him because some of the training he did may really help him. He said he would.
I wonder if that’s how that started or the coaching staff reached out to Tamba, or if Tamba reached out directly to George.
Fun to think that I may have played a role in them working together.
Originally Posted by TribalElder:
Props to Veach for finding players like George who have tremendous drive to be the best
you can't teach that shit
6 AM hanging out with Super Bowl winner for the Kansas City Chiefs, defensive end George Karlafitis, and black belt. Master Dave Smarr. Sharpening techniques. pic.twitter.com/W0Nj7wmcjN
Every time I hear crybaby fans from other teams bitch about the Refs "helping the Chiefs" I think of all the times they missed choke holds teams choke holding Tamba Hali on his path to the quarterback. Imagine how many more sacks he'd have if they'd call those penalties and they stopped choke holding him.
My guess The Greek is going to run into similar problem but I hope the refs call it this time. [Reply]
While we were at camp, we were right next to George’s girlfriend chatting with her and after practice, George came over and in that couple minutes I mentioned to him how I think he’s similar to Tamba Hali and how he should reach out to him because some of the training he did may really help him. He said he would.
I wonder if that’s how that started or the coaching staff reached out to Tamba, or if Tamba reached out directly to George.
Fun to think that I may have played a role in them working together.
Originally Posted by raybec 4:
I'm sure it was you man. If he doesn't thank you in his Hall of Fame speech I'll be stunned.
Here’s a pic I took of her before I struck up a conversation about halfway through practice. She was actually very down to earth and cool to talk to. We were a few feet back from everyone for awhile and I do t think anyone even recognized her till George came over after practice and after he spent sone time with Frank on “get off” reps snd conversations they were having about what to look for pre snap and technique to immediately transition from first to second move.
I’ll post pictures of them working together a few feet away from us, too.
