Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16413155)

It would be hard, for sure. There's not a lot of fat left on this roster and few true luxury items. I would say that Thuney is the only 'excess' in that regard. Jones won't be back at his number either.

I'm inclined to agree that some of those guys will walk - but you want to keep your options open if possible. I really was disappointed we couldn't get a deal done with Ward LAST season because he seemed due for a breakout and a potential value contract. If you have some wiggle room, you can be a little more proactive in trying to find guys like that. Hardman's really the only guy you might be able to get a pre breakout discount on right now (who's extension eligible) but next year there will be a few of them in that category.

If Gay were extension eligible I'd be all over that. I think he's gonna bust out biggly this season.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16412966)

Just watch his Freshman tape. He absolutely showed it. He just got a little thicker as he matured and lost some of it.

He can shed some of that thickness, replace it with 'good weight' and be plenty mobile, especially as a SDE. He's gonna be a really solid, steady, productive player.

Still wish we had some speed on the opposite side of him, but beggers can't be choosers and maybe we'll get a speed guy next year. Or maybe Spags just doesn't care if we grab one.

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties (Post 16413269)

damn, nice

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16413160)

I just think they wanted him to get reps - period.

His nose for contact and his athleticism really do jump out at you. But man he looks lost in space sometimes. He needs experience in a big way and it's going to be hard to get him that during live-fire games because some of the mistakes he would be prone to making will be complete breakdowns that can lead directly to points.

I'd like to see him play a ton this pre-season.

Originally Posted by jettio (Post 16413355)

I do not know the situation with the Bears OL, but it may be the case that Karlaftis faced better on some of his Saturdays in the Big 10.

He does look good.

Chiefs should work out some scoreboard graphic that gets the whole crowd saying "Opa" like everyone is toasting with Ouzo when he makes a sack or big play.

Originally Posted by jettio (Post 16413355)

I do not know the situation with the Bears OL, but it may be the case that Karlaftis faced better on some of his Saturdays in the Big 10.

He does look good.

Chiefs should work out some scoreboard graphic that gets the whole crowd saying "Opa" like everyone is toasting with Ouzo when he makes a sack or big play.

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties (Post 16411715)

i still think it should be karlafogus LMAO

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 16413413)

Jenkins looked pretty solid for the Bears. Wish they'd trade him to us.

Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 16413144)

I don’t think we’re extending Smith or Sneed. Maybe not Gay either if his price tag is ridiculous

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 16413067)

Yeah, there were a couple guys that I'd have liked there too. Ebikite and Mafe and Williams.

But it's seeming like we hit well on who we picked, so oh well I guess.

Originally Posted by Dante84 (Post 16413880)

George is going to be frustrating to watch because he is going to be held on *every* single play the way Tamba was.

It was so frustrating watching Tamba get an arm around his neck or his jersey pulled on each pass rush because they know the ref can't call it all game long.