wtf??

Pretty sure he played 3-4 olb

Yeah. Jim Johnson. Was a defensive mastermind and the defense has gotten worse since he left. My biggest concern on Reid is I don't think he has any clue what his defensive identity is since Johnson left. And Reid is a guy who has to win on balance where a good offense and good defense complement each other.

Jim Johnson's scheme used a traditional 4-3 base. Two traditional DTs, two every down bigger defensive ends. At one time had an absolutely dominating front Four with Corey Simon, Hugh Douglas, And Hollis Thomas.

I agree with some who have said that a reunion between Reid and Rivera is a very intriguing possibility.

Another thought

The Chiefs could have scheduled a couple interviews in Atlanta so that Clark could work get a feel for how leading these interviews work. Could have taken Pioli to give him some feedback etc. You never interview your top target first, you want to make sure you have your shit together first.

4-3 vs 3-4, the main personnel issue here is the OLBs.

If we stick with 3-4 we have to find two new defensive ends.

What's easier, finding two playmaking 1-gap DEs, or finding two decent OLBs who can cover?

You can find starting OLBs in the middle rounds of the draft and in free agency EVERY YEAR. It's hard to find premium DL talent in comparison.

I have no issues switching to a 4-3. You stick Powe and Poe in the midde, Hali and Houston on the ends and roll with it.

Because he's gonna have job security if he fails...

He spent at least one year playing 4-3 end. There was concern about him coming out because he had only played 3-4 OLB his last season, I believe.

too soon?

We already knew they were in Altanta together...

I also think its easier for an offensive coach to hand over the reins of the defense to a coordinator. We have a lot of talent on that side of the ball. I think Reid should be able to land a pretty good DC.

It certainly can't be much worse.

Don't really agree. Dj, Poe, Houston, and Hali are nice foundational guys for a 3-4 front 7. All we need are DEs, which are more support players. Rivera is a nice possibility because he knows Reid and he knows a ore progressive version of a 3-4.

It will take a miracle for him to fall into the 15-20 range but crazier things have happened. Once it gets closer to the draft....I think he's going to be compared more to Kuechly than to Lewis or Willis. That could cause him to fall some.

Well I read on this very prestigious board Pioli is a lame duck ROFL

Actually we knew Pioli was in Atlanta.

People were speculating that Clark sent Pioli to Atlanta and Clark went to Philadelphia to interview Reid because Reid was a "serious interview."