MasterStrategist

We are losing the "power"/bull rush, and ability to anchor with Hoecht out. You could slot Hoecht at the 3 technique/4i on 3rd and 4-5. and not worry about his run defense either. Thats the big loss, that versatility- not sure they trust Solomon or Dorian at that distance to put them inside. 3rd and 6+, absolutely Dorian on the line makes alot of sense. He did a great job "sugaring" the C and got Hoecht or Solomon into some 1-1s vs thr guard -- then basically became a spy on Mahomes/helped eliminate Patrick getting outside the pocket/rushing up the middle. How many times did Mahomes take off successfully? Very few, because Dorian was effective at that spy/contain role. Edit: will just add, I think the 3 DL 2 LB 6 DBs (dime looks) is something McD has adjusted to playing against KC --- however, not sure we see that against many other teams. My point is that Im not sure we see many 3 man DL, unless a team with a team/qb who likes to move the pocket. That said, Dorian might not be deployed in this type of role week to week/its very matchup dependent.

Sure, always players available But as I said, TJ and Daquan will be back in next 2-3 weeks. Maybe I shouldbe asked, were you expecting an upgrade on them? We haven't seen enough of TJ, he flashed some pass rushing ability. But if we make a trade for a DT, as you suggested, then we'd be at 6 in 2-3 weeks. Phillips is a useful #4-5

Who did you expect? We have TJ and Jones returning in the next 2-3 weeks. Unless we traded for a legit starter, with limited cap, no Dt move was worth it.

A few of us mentioned yesterday that we need "cap" for putting Hoecht on IR and adjusting the 53-man roster & new P/S signings. If we had restructured Josh for millions, then people should be questioning

I don't see why Jax, who is in the playoff hunt and already down Hunter, would even consider moving him. I know there are "rumors" about this practice work ethic, obviously he has declined production this season -- but BTJ put up a monster rookie year. I'll be shocked if they move him, but I would definitely do it for a 1st.

Hoecht is more of a hybrid DE/DT IMO, with just enough athleticism to play a 3-4 OLB (but that's not his best position). He's basically what Smoot was supposed to be for us. Power and enough speed to beat interior oline, sturdy enough against the run inside/outside. Hoecht is a loss, but hoping we can find a guy like Sebastian Day or others to replace him this season via trade. Would help fill a void at DT / 5 tech DE type player

All these season ending injuries cost against cap too - moving guys to active 53 and signing new players to the P/S. Im not a cap expert, but I would expect some of the $1.75m is being earmarked for basic roster mgt due to injuries. If we trade for a WR, who do we think is released - Moore or Shavers? Or maybe just Codrington.

Lol ok.

Yeah this totally happened today - dad brain Josh lol. How about some guys go through streaks, without some weird conspiracy reason/checking a box. So much being poured into "Josh doesnt look like himself", it must be something outside of football. How about Josh shoots it straight in press conferences and says hes been off on reads/rushing his footwork. I'd say he checked another box by beating Mahomes again - pregnancy theories aside.

So again to repeat, you say " mCD sucked" today...now admitting he called a great game. Which is it? I think you are letting past emotions get in the way. Go Bills - one family here but really tired of fans letting their emotions cloud actual peeformance

Too much confusion? For who, just us? Mahomes goes below 50% and its just "our confusion"? This was a masterclass by McD. And best game from Bishop weve seen. Secondary was dialed in for majority of game....21 points given up, id say we will take that any game against KC Younger guys, I would agree about Max. Hes on his way to getting more reps tho...whats the complaint there? Hancock, hes a rookie and what has he done to say get him on the field 100% right now? He is learning and getting almost all reps in pass downs --- I'd say this whole point of giving young guys more reps is overblown. Max will be getting most reps by playoff time and Hancock is getting the $ money downs entirely --- whats the issue here?

Same, I've coached. This was our best performance of our secondary to date. To say Mcd "sucked", like you did, is complete BS. We had a key stop after a TO, on 4th down, then gave up the 4th and 17. Reid will go down as the best OC/playcaller of all time - and somehow when we hold Mahomes <50% and give up just 21 points to an offense thats been rolling , is somehow bad? Yeah QB and coach, somehow means ehat you say is important. McD just called the best defensive gameplan of his career today

I disagree. They aren't a patchwork mess. They will continue to get Max more % of snaps. But they played well today --- Bishop, on down. Many guys stepped up. KC had been rolling and it wasnt just the front 4. Mahomes had time on many occasions , and we got key PBUs, Bishop and others. Have you considered that McD is finally calling the defense again and the secondary is getting dialed in? They have a plan on getting Max more involved and Hancock as well. 2 weeks in a row where defense steps the F up. and we are calling the secondary " a patchwork mess"? Weird timing, I strongly disagree.

You picked the game they held a future 1st ballot HOF to <50% competition rate to call out the secondary?

Hoecht is good, but lots of guys in NFK that can fill that role. Lets see what Beane does. WR, interior pass rush are biggest needs.

Not true. McDermotts defense stopped KC after 1 timeout And you want to say Mcd Sucked after holding Mahomes, a 1st ballot HOF to <50% compl rate first time in his career? Weird "flex", id tell your brother to listen up to the facts

They'll have 14-18 left, with 2 runs by Jimbo

2 runs eat the clock now. 2 runs will rat 90 seconds, punt for 6 seconds. 14 seconds left. Just no penalties and hold the ball

Be smart secondary...3rd and 17 Defend the sticks No penalties. Lets the 4 man rush do its thing

Josh chewing on smelling salt? lol Maybe someone mentioned in 1st half, bc thats 2x ive seen it now

I think Benford was beat on a double move, man to man coverage

Cheap shot? How? Please explain why a defender in the NFL cant hit a player in the torso

Need a good kick coverage/kickoff....Prater need to pin inside the 5, and stop before the 30.

GTFOH...

Chiefs will be sitting on Josh keeping a zone read, im not doing that or a QB sweep. Flats to TE or quick stick route