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2019 Free agency Thread
We don't really have one of these yet, so figured we could use this as a place to discuss potential free agent acquisitions and what we would like to look for them to bring in.
If any of you guys are interested, heres a good place to do some research. https://overthecap.com/ |
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04-02-2019, 09:06 AM | #10366 |
'Tis my eye!
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The "hope" for Hitchens is based on proven past performance. It's a little more than just blind...
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04-02-2019, 10:12 AM | #10367 | |
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04-02-2019, 10:21 AM | #10368 | |
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04-02-2019, 10:32 AM | #10369 |
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04-02-2019, 10:42 AM | #10370 |
'Tis my eye!
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04-02-2019, 10:48 AM | #10371 | |
Needs more middle fingers
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Players can enjoy a small run of success and then fall off. Scheme has nothing to do with his PLAY on the field. |
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04-02-2019, 10:50 AM | #10372 | |
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Could you explain to me how he fits the 4-3 and not the 3-4, other than just stating that he was good in Dallas and not in KC last year? Truth be told, I'm hoping Hitchens will be good this year as it would do wonders for this defense but I cannot say that I'm confident at all that he will return to his Dallas form. He was really bad last year. He was everything as bad or worse than the overall defense last year. Last edited by Buckweath; 04-02-2019 at 10:57 AM.. |
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04-02-2019, 10:58 AM | #10373 |
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Or "over-thinking". Not sure how much I buy that as an excuse. Fact is, we could trash the entirety of LB corps, start over, and probably not miss much.
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04-02-2019, 11:31 AM | #10374 |
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04-02-2019, 12:08 PM | #10375 |
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False, for some players it has everything to do with it...which is why the term "system quarterback" was coined. It applies to other positions as well which is why Cam Erving went from "bust" to serviceable starter. Sometimes it's all about they "system" you play in
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04-02-2019, 12:21 PM | #10376 | ||
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You don't become the 31st ranked D because of scheme alone. There was a time when this Chiefs was good, running Sutton's scheme. The difference? Talent. You guys (CP in general) often tell me shit like, "Did Hitchens forget how to play football?" or "Did SPAGS forget how to coach or something". Works both ways. Did Sutton "Forget how to coach or something"? How come Sutton and Spags have both fielded some of the best, and some of the worst defenses in the league? Their schemes didn't change. Their talent level did. |
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04-02-2019, 12:32 PM | #10377 | |
Hey Loochy, I'm hooome!
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04-02-2019, 12:43 PM | #10378 | |
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little more than blind? In an aggressive 4-3, Hitchens looked good. In a passive 3-4, Hitchens looked bad. We're installing an aggressive 4-3. What would 'hope' for Hitchens be blind? |
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04-02-2019, 01:03 PM | #10379 |
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We're hoping Hitch will flourish in the new scheme, but success is not assured. I never brought "blind" hope in to the equation or conversation.
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04-02-2019, 01:11 PM | #10380 | |
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And lets say everything works out dandy for Hitchens, he still needs a robin to his batman. |
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