Well, the Chief's defense will no doubt get even better with Herm Edwards as coach now. Edwards helped the Jets build a formidable defense and with better talent in hand at KC, he is sure to make some improvements.
Better than that, Ty Law's contract is up and he wants to follow Herm Edwards. Chiefs are also looking at John Abrams as a defensive end. Hopefully, Chiefs can step it up next year and make the playoffs. Watching them become only the third team to not make the playoffs with a ten and six record was tough.
Well Konq, I am sure you are happy about this pick. The Chiefs selected Tamba Hali with the 20th pick overall. Tamba is a DE from Penn State, and I was surprised to see him drop this far. His story is very moving. He and his father left Nigeria to escape the oppression they suffered there, but could not bring his mother. He basically flourished under the tutelage of Joe Paterno, and became a wrecking ball on a potent Nittany Lion's defense. I think he will make a big impact with the Chiefs, under coach Herm Edwards.
Oh my goodness I am very happy! Do I dare think that the Chiefs made a quality pick in the draft for defense? Chiefs have a bad history of defensive players from the draft, never the less, I am very excited about this pick.
As for Ty Law, the chiefs are listed as one of his prospects, and he does love Herm Edwards, but King Carl Peterson is again making moronic decisions and making it difficult for Ty to come play here. I hope things change, he would be a huge addition to our defense with Patrick Surtain.
Herm Edwards has promised RB Larry Johnson that he will be the starter entering Training Camp 2006. I personally thinks he is deserving of this, and reports are that he is very happy that Vermeil is gone, because they clashed so many times during the 3 years that Johnson was on the team. Also, Priest Holmes has stated he will not be medically cleared to attend Training Camp on time, so his status is also up in the air. I expect Johnson to have another stellar year with the Chiefs.
Well, the chiefs pulled a miracle playoff birth this weekend! Tennessee Titans lost at home to the Patriots. Cincinnati Bengals lost at home to the Steelers, and Denver lost at home to the Niners! Chiefs then beat the Jacksonville Jaguars at home to take the final spot in the playoffs. All that HAD to happen for a birth, and it was unlikely, but it happened! Chiefs and Colts Saturday, its on!