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Dante84 · 06:28 PM

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Dante84 · 05-08-2014, 11:19 PM

Tamba Hali just retweeted:

@adamteicher With DE being a need is there any chance @TambaHali91 can play here & @dee_ford_ play OLB for the remainder of Hali's contract?
— Jesse Hamilton (@JesseRH86) May 9, 2014

ToxSocks · 05-08-2014, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Loved the Shhhh, the mouthing 'Gott Damn'

He seems immature.

**The Franchise** · 05-08-2014, 11:20 PM

Now don't trade Berry and piss me off.

jd1020 · 05-08-2014, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante84

Tamba Hali just retweeted:

@adamteicher With DE being a need is there any chance @TambaHali91 can play here & @dee_ford_ play OLB for the remainder of Hali's contract?
— Jesse Hamilton (@JesseRH86) May 9, 2014

For the remainder of his contract? Doubt it.

Hoover · 05-08-2014, 11:21 PM

So in a third and long situation do we put Hali's hand in the dirt and stack Ford behind him? That would be some sick pass rush with Houston coming from the other side and Poe eating up the middle.

I wanted a defensive playmaker, and we drafted one.

The more also makes sense in terms of the salary cap and current contracts.

ToxSocks · 05-08-2014, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoover

So in a third and long situation do we put Hali's hand in the dirt and stack Ford behind him? That would be some sick pass rush with Houston coming from the other side and Poe eating up the middle.

I wanted a defensive playmaker, and we drafted one.

The more also makes sense in terms of the salary cap and current contracts.

I'm warming up to the pick, but we still have a huge hole at FS

**The Franchise** · 05-08-2014, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxing

I'm warming up to the pick, but we still have a huge hole at FS

Get used to Commings and Abdullah.

jd1020 · 05-08-2014, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxing

I'm warming up to the pick, but we still have a huge hole at FS

Dont think the team feels the same way. I have a feeling they are satisfied with Abdullah and Commings.

Sassy Squatch · 05-08-2014, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxing

I'm warming up to the pick, but we still have a huge hole at FS

Meh. Abdullah is serviceable.

**Baby Lee** · 05-08-2014, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxing

He seems immature.

He's just cocky and competitive. Recall, he's the guy who had a good natured beef with Clowney about who was the best player.

No shortage of confidence.

Kaepernick · 05-08-2014, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pestilence

You do realize you're talking to Chiefs fans.....right?

97% of all fan bases are spoiled, impatient, demanding, knee-jerk morons who have no clue how to actually build let alone run a professional sports team.

What makes you think the Chief's have a monopoly on idiotic fans. We have our share of them in the 49ers fan base as well.

That's why they call us "fanatics". We are unreasonable, demanding, spoiled and childish most of the time.

BryanBusby · 05-08-2014, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd1020

For the remainder of his contract? Doubt it.

I don't know. He probably has a shot to stay if he agrees to a pay cut.

Flowers is a dead man walking though.

**Tribal Warfare** · 05-08-2014, 11:33 PM

Meet Dee Ford, the Chiefs’ first-round pick Meet Dee Ford, the Chiefs’ first-round pick
By TOD PALMER
The Kansas City Star

Chiefs first-round pick Dee Ford will arrive in Kansas City on Friday morning — and he can’t wait.

“I’m looking forward to seeing everyone, and I’m hoping everyone is looking forward to seeing me,” said Ford, a defensive end from Auburn. “We’re going to have some great times, man. I plan on being a Kansas City Chief forever, so no trading me.”

Ford’s enthusiasm was readily apparent during a conference call Thursday night after he was selected No. 23 overall by the Chiefs during the first round of the NFL Draft.

He was giddy talking about the phone call he received from Chiefs coach Andy Reid.

“I’m trying to not to be a fan of his,” said Ford, who watched the opening day of the draft with his family in Anniston, Ala. “He’s my head coach right now, but — good Lord — it’s Andy Reid. I was stunned, a man of character right there.”

He also was effusive in talking about the Chiefs’ fan base.

“I hear you all have the best fans,” Ford said. “I don’t know for sure, but I hear you all have the best fans in football. So, I’m definitely looking forward to that. I’m really humbled by this situation.”

Of course, Ford might have been most excited when he was asked about the prospect of replacing Pro Bowl outside linebacker Tamba Hali as a rush specialist in the Chiefs’ 3-4 scheme.

It wasn’t because Ford is eager to displace Hali, though.

“I love edge rushers,” Ford said. “I’m a big fan of Tamba Hali. I’m definitely a big fan of his.”

Instead, Ford is most eager to learn from Hali.

“I’m going to humble myself, learn from these vets and, man, we’re going to do some things,” Ford said. “I can’t measure what I’m going to do from what (Hali) did. He’s a dynamic pass-rusher. He’s so beyond me. I need to learn. That’s my No. 1 goal, be a teammate and learn.”

Asked what he needs to work on the most, Ford replied, “Everything. I’m not perfect in my pass rush or my run game. But let’s be honest, I played in the SEC and I was a starter for two years. You have to stop the run, and I was a starter. I was not a liability to my defense. I think sometimes, when your specialty is pass rush, the natural thing to do is question their ability to stop the run, because we’re getting off the ball.”

However, Ford — and Reid and general manager John Dorsey — shrugged off any concerns about his ability to handle the run-defense or pass-coverage demands of the outside-linebacker spot in the Chiefs’ system.

Ford said he spoke briefly with the Chiefs at the NFL Combine, but he hadn’t had contact beyond that and was surprised when Reid, Dorsey and defensive coordinator Bob Sutton called.

He wasn’t surprised to go in the first round, though.

“I had a great Senior Bowl, I had a great Pro Day, and things just worked out for me,” Ford said. “But I was confident I was going to be taken in the first round.”

Ford led Auburn, which won the SEC and reached the BCS National Championship Game, with 10 1/2 sacks and 14 1/2 tackles for a loss last season. He recorded 29 total tackles.

As a junior, Ford recorded six sacks and 34 tackles in 11 games after shaking off the injury bug early in his career.

Ford was limited to three games in 2011 with a back injury that required surgery and also suffered a left knee injury during the 2013 preseason.

Chiefs’ first-round pick

• WHO: Outside linebacker Dee Ford

• PICK: Round one (23rd overall)

• SCHOOL: Auburn

• HEIGHT: 6-2

• WEIGHT: 252

• 2013 STATS: Finished with 10 1/2 sacks and 14 1/2 tackles for a loss as a defensive end for the national runner-up, Auburn. Ford also racked up 29 total tackles and an interception.

• RED FLAGS: Ford won’t be able to drop into coverage without getting exposed — at least not without extensive coaching — and probably isn’t going to be great against the run, but he can get after the quarterback. He’s athletic, but he occasionally struggles to shed blocks and has a history of injuries.

• FUN FACT: Ford was a star at the Senior Bowl and also made waves when he declared that he is as good of a pass-rusher as South Carolina’s Jadeveon Clowney, who was the No. 1 overall pick by the Houston Texans. In fairness, Ford’s stats and measurable — 40-yard dash time, bench press, vertical and broad jump — are comparable to Clowney’s.

• WHERE HE FITS IN: Ford is a workmanlike edge rusher who played defensive end for Auburn. He’s a high-motor player with a great speed rush off the edge. Ford is the ready-made successor for Tamba Hali if his cap number becomes prohibitive looking toward 2015. He also provides some much-needed depth for Hali and fellow outside linebacker Justin Houston.

Discuss Thrower · 05-08-2014, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxing

I'm warming up to the pick, but we still have a huge hole at FS

Houston, Poe, Hali.

If you have two more consistent pass rushing threats on the field then you can get by with Berry/Abdullah/Commings(???) playing deep IMO.

Problem is KC is short on those two pass rush threats at the moment, unless Walker, Ford and/or an Linebacker TBNL prove to be that consistent threat.

Kaepernick · 05-08-2014, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Not like your team has two second rounders or anything.

You Chernobyl mother****ers.

Oh yeah, thanks for the extra 2nd rounder this year for Alex Smith. It is really going to come in handy. THANKS.

Also, when you see Tank Carradine doing his thing this season, don't forget that he was who we got with your first 2nd round pick last year for Alex.

So long, and thanks for all the picks!

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Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $642813	Meet Dee Ford, the Chiefs’ first-round pick Meet Dee Ford, the Chiefs’ first-round pick By TOD PALMER The Kansas City Star Chiefs first-round pick Dee Ford will arrive in Kansas City on Friday morning — and he can’t wait. “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone, and I’m hoping everyone is looking forward to seeing me,” said Ford, a defensive end from Auburn. “We’re going to have some great times, man. I plan on being a Kansas City Chief forever, so no trading me.” Ford’s enthusiasm was readily apparent during a conference call Thursday night after he was selected No. 23 overall by the Chiefs during the first round of the NFL Draft. He was giddy talking about the phone call he received from Chiefs coach Andy Reid. “I’m trying to not to be a fan of his,” said Ford, who watched the opening day of the draft with his family in Anniston, Ala. “He’s my head coach right now, but — good Lord — it’s Andy Reid. I was stunned, a man of character right there.” He also was effusive in talking about the Chiefs’ fan base. “I hear you all have the best fans,” Ford said. “I don’t know for sure, but I hear you all have the best fans in football. So, I’m definitely looking forward to that. I’m really humbled by this situation.” Of course, Ford might have been most excited when he was asked about the prospect of replacing Pro Bowl outside linebacker Tamba Hali as a rush specialist in the Chiefs’ 3-4 scheme. It wasn’t because Ford is eager to displace Hali, though. “I love edge rushers,” Ford said. “I’m a big fan of Tamba Hali. I’m definitely a big fan of his.” Instead, Ford is most eager to learn from Hali. “I’m going to humble myself, learn from these vets and, man, we’re going to do some things,” Ford said. “I can’t measure what I’m going to do from what (Hali) did. He’s a dynamic pass-rusher. He’s so beyond me. I need to learn. That’s my No. 1 goal, be a teammate and learn.” Asked what he needs to work on the most, Ford replied, “Everything. I’m not perfect in my pass rush or my run game. But let’s be honest, I played in the SEC and I was a starter for two years. You have to stop the run, and I was a starter. I was not a liability to my defense. I think sometimes, when your specialty is pass rush, the natural thing to do is question their ability to stop the run, because we’re getting off the ball.” However, Ford — and Reid and general manager John Dorsey — shrugged off any concerns about his ability to handle the run-defense or pass-coverage demands of the outside-linebacker spot in the Chiefs’ system. Ford said he spoke briefly with the Chiefs at the NFL Combine, but he hadn’t had contact beyond that and was surprised when Reid, Dorsey and defensive coordinator Bob Sutton called. He wasn’t surprised to go in the first round, though. “I had a great Senior Bowl, I had a great Pro Day, and things just worked out for me,” Ford said. “But I was confident I was going to be taken in the first round.” Ford led Auburn, which won the SEC and reached the BCS National Championship Game, with 10 1/2 sacks and 14 1/2 tackles for a loss last season. He recorded 29 total tackles. As a junior, Ford recorded six sacks and 34 tackles in 11 games after shaking off the injury bug early in his career. Ford was limited to three games in 2011 with a back injury that required surgery and also suffered a left knee injury during the 2013 preseason. Chiefs’ first-round pick • WHO: Outside linebacker Dee Ford • PICK: Round one (23rd overall) • SCHOOL: Auburn • HEIGHT: 6-2 • WEIGHT: 252 • 2013 STATS: Finished with 10 1/2 sacks and 14 1/2 tackles for a loss as a defensive end for the national runner-up, Auburn. Ford also racked up 29 total tackles and an interception. • RED FLAGS: Ford won’t be able to drop into coverage without getting exposed — at least not without extensive coaching — and probably isn’t going to be great against the run, but he can get after the quarterback. He’s athletic, but he occasionally struggles to shed blocks and has a history of injuries. • FUN FACT: Ford was a star at the Senior Bowl and also made waves when he declared that he is as good of a pass-rusher as South Carolina’s Jadeveon Clowney, who was the No. 1 overall pick by the Houston Texans. In fairness, Ford’s stats and measurable — 40-yard dash time, bench press, vertical and broad jump — are comparable to Clowney’s. • WHERE HE FITS IN: Ford is a workmanlike edge rusher who played defensive end for Auburn. He’s a high-motor player with a great speed rush off the edge. Ford is the ready-made successor for Tamba Hali if his cap number becomes prohibitive looking toward 2015. He also provides some much-needed depth for Hali and fellow outside linebacker Justin Houston. __________________
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