Chiefs Let’s talk about Willie Gay and this defense post-bye - Page 6

pugsnotdrugs19 · 11-09-2020, 01:05 PM

It was a unique offseason, and starting as a rookie would be tough.

But do we really need to see anything else to know that Gay is already our best linebacker? He is the only one who jumps off the screen, and has made a nice play or two in every game the past three weeks.

Even if he is a little behind the other guys mentally, his speed and physicality more than makes up for it. I would rather take a chance on his talent to make some game changing plays rather than suffer this death by a thousand paper cuts that the likes of Ben Niemann and Damien Wilson seem to open us to.

If you believe a guy like Nate Taylor, we should see more of Willie here moving forward. He suggests that their plan for this season was to gradually grow his role until it becomes basically full time. What better week to inject him as a starter than here entering the bye?

I think it could make a big difference for the defense. Really hoping he becomes the WILL — Hitchens can still make all of the calls at MIKE...

JakeF · 11-10-2020, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

I agree.

Gay has started popping and flashing in every game. His pass defense looks REALLY good right now.

He's ready to take that next step and get more playing time.

Aren't you the one who didn't think he should play yet?

A group of us where talking about getting Gay in the game and you said that he wasn't ready yet. At least i think it was you.

htismaqe · 11-10-2020, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dtrain

Don't people say firest or second round draft pick rookie quarterbacks need to be on the field to learn? Mahomes was the last rookie quarterback to sit for a year before playing since the 90's maybe.

Actually most QB's - most players - would benefit from not being thrown right into the fire. That's a primary reason so many QB's flame out.

Unfortunately, financials don't often allow for that.

htismaqe · 11-10-2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeF

Aren't you the one who didn't think he should play yet?

A group of us where talking about getting Gay in the game and you said that he wasn't ready yet. At least i think it was you.

Yes, it was me. In fact, I posted it as recently as today, in this very thread.

JakeF · 11-10-2020, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yes, it was me. In fact, I posted it as recently as today, in this very thread.

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pugsnotdrugs19 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2013 Casino cash: $9119447	Let’s talk about Willie Gay and this defense post-bye It was a unique offseason, and starting as a rookie would be tough. But do we really need to see anything else to know that Gay is already our best linebacker? He is the only one who jumps off the screen, and has made a nice play or two in every game the past three weeks. Even if he is a little behind the other guys mentally, his speed and physicality more than makes up for it. I would rather take a chance on his talent to make some game changing plays rather than suffer this death by a thousand paper cuts that the likes of Ben Niemann and Damien Wilson seem to open us to. If you believe a guy like Nate Taylor, we should see more of Willie here moving forward. He suggests that their plan for this season was to gradually grow his role until it becomes basically full time. What better week to inject him as a starter than here entering the bye? I think it could make a big difference for the defense. Really hoping he becomes the WILL — Hitchens can still make all of the calls at MIKE...
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