Chiefs Late Night Bullshit: Fanaika might not make the 2015 roster - Page 5

**RealSNR** · 07-31-2015, 09:37 PM

Maybe a good ol' LNBS thread will lure Direckshun out of his hiding.

I was talking about training camp with a fellow Chiefs fan, and the cluster**** at OL came up in conversation. Morse isn't going anywhere, and I don't think Allen is either, because he plays too many goddamn positions and has experience at RT that we desperately need.

What if Fulton and LDT take strides? We can't keep all of these fat ****s, and we paid Fanaika way too much cash to cut if he's the weak link, right?

Well, this Chiefs fan directed me to this fanpost on Arrowhead Pride:
http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2015/7...nd-cuttability

I normally hate cap conversations, but this post basically corrected me on a misconception I had-- we don't lose money if we cut Fanaika before the regular season. We only rack up dead money, but we actually GAIN cap space in all three years of Fanaika's contract that we gave him. Dorsey would end up saving money for the most part because they guys he's choosing over Fanaika make far less money.

I have zero clue who's going to claim those spots on the line. It's a butt **** ton of competition, that's for sure. Basically, we've got 5 guys (Morse, Allen, Fanaika, Fulton, LDT) competing for one spot, and MAYBE one of those losers would find a home at another starting position (Allen at RT is my best guess... very slim chance that Morse beats Kush out of a C job). The rest of those cats don't play a lick of tackle, however. That's the problem with jacking up the competition like that for one position. You've got to figure out what to do with all of them, and they all possess something you might want to keep. LDT is the likely choice to be the low man on the totem pole, but what if he shows progress and just needs more time? We can't let him go that easily.

Now I'm just rambling. But my point is that I wouldn't be surprised at all if Fanaika is one of the losers. If that's the case, there's nothing about his contract that will protect him. He'll be gone.

milkman · 08-01-2015, 10:51 AM

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That's pretty faulty thinking.

Spending your spare time being a dr isn't going to fly, based on the amount of continuing ed, etc things that go into keeping yourself sharp as a medical professional.

Is he in camp today?

O.city · 08-01-2015, 10:53 AM

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Is he in camp today?

Was he spending the offseason training or being a dr?

O.city · 08-01-2015, 10:55 AM

Maybe he can do both though. I find it hard to believe he can be a professional in 2 separate things, but I guess it's pissible

mcaj22 · 08-01-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

That's pretty faulty thinking.

Spending your spare time being a dr isn't going to fly, based on the amount of continuing ed, etc things that go into keeping yourself sharp as a medical professional.

I think he can, he can still get out of a full NFL career in his early to mid 30s like most lineman are doing today and continue his medical field.

Jason Brown retired at 29 to be farmer. Jordan Gross retired at 33. You can absolutely be a good lineman and do it.

milkman · 08-01-2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Was he spending the offseason training or being a dr?

Drs never work out?

O.city · 08-01-2015, 10:58 AM

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I think he can, he can still get out of a full NFL career in his early to mid 30s like most lineman are doing today and continue his medical field.

He's gonna be behind a bit in medicine, but anything is possible

ThaVirus · 08-01-2015, 10:58 AM

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I think he can, he can still get out of a full NFL career in his early to mid 30s like most lineman are doing today and continue his medical field.

That would be a great scenario. Very realistic, as well.

The average NFL career is like 3 years or so. Say you're making league minimum that entire time- you leave the league at 26/27 having made over a million dollars.

Now you've got a great leg up on life plus a useful degree. Must be nice.

O.city · 08-01-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

I think he can, he can still get out of a full NFL career in his early to mid 30s like most lineman are doing today and continue his medical field.

Jason Brown retired at 29 to be farmer. Jordan Gross retired at 33. You can absolutely be a good lineman and do it.

Being a farmer is a little different than a dr, no?

O.city · 08-01-2015, 11:04 AM

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Drs never work out?

Working out and being in functional football shape are 2 different things.

Put it this way, do you want to have your starting right tackle be all about football?

mcaj22 · 08-01-2015, 11:05 AM

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Being a farmer is a little different than a dr, no?

I agree but my point is this, he could become decent during his rookie contract, play out a second contract, retire in his early 30s and go do whatever he wants, if that's be a doctor, a circus clown, a country singer, whatever his heart desires. If it's medicine I don't see how that relates to affecting his current state of playing football.

If he doesn't make the team it because he wasn't good enough but I'm not going to question his commitment to playing football because somebody saw something in him to keep him on the full 53 all of last season. So he must have something to offer/keep evaluating that none of the other crappy guards on this team have.

**Iowanian** · 08-01-2015, 11:07 AM

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And he might be the most athletic and talented player on the line.

And I might expell a 2' 14 karat gold turd.

RunKC · 08-01-2015, 11:09 AM

For as much as people hated Fulton last year, he actually looked decent in the last 5 games. I would take him over Fanaika.

Fulton isn't a starter, but I feel comfortable with him being a backup. He could do a decent job filling in for a few games if he has to. Good use for a 6th round pick.

O.city · 08-01-2015, 11:10 AM

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I agree but my point his this could become decent during his rookie contract, play out a second contract, retire in his early 30s and go do whatever he wants, if that's be a doctor, a circus clown, a country singer, whatever his heart desires. If it's medicine I don't see how that relates to affecting his current state of playing football.

If he doesn't make the team it because he wasn't good enough but I'm not going to question his commitment to playing football because somebody saw something in him to keep him on the full 53 all of last season. So he must have something to offer/keep evaluating that none of the other crappy guards on this team have.

It's not like he can just go back and pick up his medical license when he's done. He has to meet certain standards to keep it. I'm not sure that's possible to do while being a full time professional athlete, I've never tried.

I also don't know him personally, but 8 know the amount of commitment it takes to be a dr and keep said license, keep up with current changes etc. That, paired with being a professional football player is gonna be, well, pretty difficult

milkman · 08-01-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Working out and being in functional football shape are 2 different things.

Put it this way, do you want to have your starting right tackle be all about football?

At the end of the day, I don't give a rat's ass how much time a player dedicates to his craft if he performs.

LDT needs to work on the technical aspects of playing his position, and not spending time at an O-Line school probably slows his development.

But I am not going to complain that he doesn't dedicate every waking minute to my entertainment needs when he is actually dedicating his time to something far more valuable to the community.

**Rausch** · 08-01-2015, 11:17 AM

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For as much as people hated Fulton last year, he actually looked decent in the last 5 games. I would take him over Fanaika.

Fulton was an absolute bleeding on the floor abortion in pass coverage last year only covered up by the exploding fetus that was McGroan.

Fulton, at times, run blocking looked like he might be the real deal. At times he was even impressive.

Moving forward he's a beast and moving backwards he's got lead boots.

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Fulton isn't a starter, but I feel comfortable with him being a backup. He could do a decent job filling in for a few games if he has to. Good use for a 6th round pick.

Exactly. He's solid depth, we should definitely keep and develop him.

Even at that level he's better than ****ing Fanaika...

07-31-2015, 09:37 PM
RealSNR Special Teams ACE!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Where the hell is SNR Casino cash: $2380208	Late Night Bullshit: Fanaika might not make the 2015 roster Maybe a good ol' LNBS thread will lure Direckshun out of his hiding. I was talking about training camp with a fellow Chiefs fan, and the cluster** at OL came up in conversation. Morse isn't going anywhere, and I don't think Allen is either, because he plays too many goddamn positions and has experience at RT that we desperately need. What if Fulton and LDT take strides? We can't keep all of these fat s, and we paid Fanaika way too much cash to cut if he's the weak link, right? Well, this Chiefs fan directed me to this fanpost on Arrowhead Pride: http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2015/7...nd-cuttability I normally hate cap conversations, but this post basically corrected me on a misconception I had-- we don't lose money if we cut Fanaika before the regular season. We only rack up dead money, but we actually GAIN cap space in all three years of Fanaika's contract that we gave him. Dorsey would end up saving money for the most part because they guys he's choosing over Fanaika make far less money. I have zero clue who's going to claim those spots on the line. It's a butt ** ton of competition, that's for sure. Basically, we've got 5 guys (Morse, Allen, Fanaika, Fulton, LDT) competing for one spot, and MAYBE one of those losers would find a home at another starting position (Allen at RT is my best guess... very slim chance that Morse beats Kush out of a C job). The rest of those cats don't play a lick of tackle, however. That's the problem with jacking up the competition like that for one position. You've got to figure out what to do with all of them, and they all possess something you might want to keep. LDT is the likely choice to be the low man on the totem pole, but what if he shows progress and just needs more time? We can't let him go that easily. Now I'm just rambling. But my point is that I wouldn't be surprised at all if Fanaika is one of the losers. If that's the case, there's nothing about his contract that will protect him. He'll be gone.
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