Chiefs decline Erving’s 5th year option

[The Franchise]

The deadline for teams to pick up fifth-year options is today. Among those whose won’t get exercised is Chiefs OL Cam Erving, source says. Not a shock, as he’s fighting for a job this year. After being acquired via trade last year, he’ll be a free agent this coming spring.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 2, 2018

[Chargem]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

Ford had major back surgery and now he is finally healthy. Since an entire side of his body is going numb- that might be a reason Ford was not tackling as well as he should.

I'm not a Ford hater, but I don't think his instincts are anything to do with his back. There are tons of plays on tape where he committed to pass rushing and left a big hole because it was a run play, and plenty where he just got dominated by a OL player in the run game and he was just run at constantly.

[Buckweath]

Originally Posted by Chargem

I'm not a Ford hater, but I don't think his instincts are anything to do with his back. There are tons of plays on tape where he committed to pass rushing and left a big hole because it was a run play, and plenty where he just got dominated by a OL player in the run game and he was just run at constantly.

Look, 10 sacks is 10 sacks.

Sure he will never be a good rush defender but if he gives you 10 sacks that's 10 sacks.

[Titty Meat]

He shouldn't even make the roster

[Chargem]

Originally Posted by Buckweath

Look, 10 sacks is 10 sacks.

Sure he will never be a good rush defender but if he gives you 10 sacks that's 10 sacks.

Like I said, I'm not a Ford hater. I just prefer the Speaks or Houston size/shape of edge rusher, rather than the smaller speed guy who kind of has to be a pass rush specialist or get exploited in the run game.