The #Chiefs are hiring Steve Spagnuolo as their new defensive coordinator, sources say. The former #Giants DC and interim HC/#Rams HC began his NFL coaching career as an #Eagles assistant under Andy Reid. Now rejoins Big Red in KC.
Originally Posted by suzzer99:
Instead of lining up offsides imagine he gets a sack-fumble on that play to win the game.
Rather than calling for his release, everyone on here would be clamoring to sign him long term.
What a difference one play can make.
Even with the decent year he had, there were always questions surrounding his long term viability... now with the move to a 43, it's a no brained that his time here is over
He has one strong suit and that's it, we need complete football players with great instincts, and he clearly is not that guy [Reply]
Originally Posted by Easy 6:
Even with the decent year he had, there were always questions surrounding his long term viability... now with the move to a 43, it's a no brained that his time here is over
He has one strong suit and that's it, we need complete football players with great instincts, and he clearly is not that guy
I don't know that's necessarily the case if we end up playing more of an over front. He doesn't have to be great against the run in that alignment, I don't think. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefnj2:
The only two positives this season on the defense were (1) the pass rush and (2) playing time for Ward, Smith and Lucas. That's it.
Now people want to get rid of Ford and possibly get rid of Houston if he won't restructure. Good luck generating a pass rush next year.
We need more than just a pass rush. They were useless againt Brady. Save the money, turn loos Speaks and Kpass. Sign a damn LB and a DB. Cut Dan's worthless ass and get a better Safety. Berry to. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefnj2:
The only two positives this season on the defense were (1) the pass rush and (2) playing time for Ward, Smith and Lucas. That's it.
Now people want to get rid of Ford and possibly get rid of Houston if he won't restructure. Good luck generating a pass rush next year.
Originally Posted by Chiefnj2:
The only two positives this season on the defense were (1) the pass rush and (2) playing time for Ward, Smith and Lucas. That's it.
Now people want to get rid of Ford and possibly get rid of Houston if he won't restructure. Good luck generating a pass rush next year.
Spagnuolo's history suggests that we're going to bring in a lot of talent in the secondary. A good secondary can often help your pass rush. I'm open to keeping them though. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefnj2:
The only two positives this season on the defense were (1) the pass rush and (2) playing time for Ward, Smith and Lucas. That's it.
Now people want to get rid of Ford and possibly get rid of Houston if he won't restructure. Good luck generating a pass rush next year.
Pass rush didn't matter at all vs NE.
I'd rather have 2 legit starters at LB and secondary than Dee Ford. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefnj2:
The only two positives this season on the defense were (1) the pass rush and (2) playing time for Ward, Smith and Lucas. That's it.
Now people want to get rid of Ford and possibly get rid of Houston if he won't restructure. Good luck generating a pass rush next year.
$37.5M in cap space for Houston and Ford will limit the rest of the roster severely. They can’t let that happen.
They’ll still play with enough leads and have enough talent to rush the passer well without Ford IMO.
I’ve got my eyes on Shane Ray as a potential cheap and effective replacement. [Reply]
Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501:
I don't know that's necessarily the case if we end up playing more of an over front. He doesn't have to be great against the run in that alignment, I don't think.
If Spagnuolo envisions a role for him that fits what it will cost to keep him, fine
But my money says hard choices will be made as this conversion takes place... and Ford will be a casualty, just too many questions regarding where he fits in vs his cost [Reply]
Originally Posted by suzzer99:
Instead of lining up offsides imagine he gets a sack-fumble on that play to win the game.
Rather than calling for his release, everyone on here would be clamoring to sign him long term.
What a difference one play can make.
My thoughts on Ford have nothing at all to do with the AFCCG. The guy is an injury waiting to happen. I have been on the record all season that they should tag him and take what they can if they can get it.
