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Originally Posted by JPH83:
Cam Thomas is perhaps even odder than Uche because he really IS their type of guy. Big body DE who plays across the line. Bizarre.
Originally Posted by JPH83:
Perhaps, hard to know without them getting snaps. On the other hand we know exactly what a guy like Malik Herring brings, f*** all.
I've actually seen Malik Herring make a couple of plays for this team, so you'll excuse me if I elevate him over someone who hasn't done a damn thing for this team. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Hammock Parties:
I've actually seen Malik Herring make a couple of plays for this team, so you'll excuse me if I elevate him over someone who hasn't done a damn thing for this team.
He's done two things for this team in 2000 snaps vs someone who hasn't done anything in 22 snaps. Feels like similar trajectories but ok. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Rain Man:
Karlaftis is a top-ten player on this team. He's solid against the run, active in the pass rush, and a high-motor guy. He's got a chance to be a double-digit sack guy for the second year of his first three, and he's built of steel and iron.
Trivia for you: As of last week, Karlaftis is now in the top 25 all time in sacks for the Chiefs.
Yeah, he's exactly what you want at LDE. Our RDE situation has been a problem. We sure could use an impact player there. Omenihu can at least get us some of the way there when he's 100% healthy. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
Yeah, he's exactly what you want at LDE. Our RDE situation has been a problem. We sure could use an impact player there. Omenihu can at least get us some of the way there when he's 100% healthy.
He's exactly the sort of steady SDE many predicted he'd be when he was drafted.
He's a good player - just not a guy that can lead a pass rush. He can't really even be your SECOND best rusher. And I think that was pretty loudly demonstrated this year.
I suspect we'll figure out a way to supplement the WDE spot next season even if it's simply bringing back Omenihu. Danna ain't gonna get it done over there. He's essentially a poor man's Karlaftis. [Reply]
The guy will probably reach 10 sacks again this season after getting 10.5 last year. That's perfectly fine for a 3rd pass rusher on any team. He shouldn't be leading the team in sack though. That just shows the lack of talent on the other side. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
The guy will probably reach 10 sacks again this season after getting 10.5 last year. That's perfectly fine for a 3rd pass rusher on any team. He shouldn't be leading the team in sack though. That just shows the lack of talent on the other side.
Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla:
Is he better than Wharton and Omenihu?
I think he should have more sacks than Wharton - two different positions. I don't think he's as good as Omenihu right now but I'm also not sure Omenihu will be here next year. [Reply]
Yeah, a DE3 is fine and about how I'd describe him. With the rest of the DL we just need a better pass rusher alongside him. I'd bet on Omenihu being gone next year, he'll ask for too much money [Reply]
Veach would be smart to do everything he can to sign Omenihu to a long term deal this off-season. The injury and suspension should give leverage to get a nice 3-4 year value deal signed that has a ton of performance escalators built in. He helps drive this defense to another level. [Reply]