FANATIC 852 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Lets just look at how it stands today without the draft. Ford, Hali, Houston pressure and Johson back. I think it is a top 5-10 assuming Johnson returns to form. Ford should contribute more. Johnson should greatly improve the run defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I agree. They should be very good. DeVito and Johnson should make a huge difference on run plays. This D should be dominate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkie 1,518 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I don't hold great expectations for DJ returning to form. Achilles is very hard to come back and still play effective football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Agree that we can't expect DJ to return to his form of two years ago. That's why the Chiefs should draft an ILB on the second day. The secondary could be better with a more experienced CB opposite Smith and anything from DeVito is a bonus. Overall, the defense has a good chance of being a little better against the pass and a good deal better against the run than last fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkie 1,518 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hope I am wrong about DJ but I think it would be a mistake to count on him for much. Last year we had Cummings penciled in as starting SS and that didn't work out either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANATIC 852 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Would KC not have cut DJ if they thought the rehab was going poor? I feel like , hope, they think he will be productive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkie 1,518 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I am not a professional athlete but I had the same injury. Long after the surgery and rehab there is still this mental thing to overcome. It was 2 years before I trusted it again. DJ will be in an environment where he has to come and contribute right now. Very tough to do. He is obviously better suited to make a full recovery. Hope I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 These guys have to plant their legs and move mountain sized men. It's not like other non contact sports. I'm not totally sold on them returning to form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Even if DJ is not back to 2013 level (which a year off alone would suggest even without injury) he is still a huge boost over every other ILB on the team. He with help Mauga be better as well. He is a leader out there that was sorely missed. I think we need to get better in coverage because Houston will not get 20+ sacks again most likely. but Gaines has more experience that last year. I expect very similar overall. Weaker on pass and stronger on run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ev 332 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I am not a professional athlete but I had the same injury. Long after the surgery and rehab there is still this mental thing to overcome. It was 2 years before I trusted it again. DJ will be in an environment where he has to come and contribute right now. Very tough to do. He is obviously better suited to make a full recovery. Hope I am wrong. Wilkie, I would assume that DJ, being an athlete, would be more prepared to handle coming back from this kind of injury than someone like you and me. I say this with no intent to slander or cause an argument, but I believe pro athletes are better prepared to come back from these types of situations, especially now a days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkie 1,518 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I want DJ to come back.I hope you are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilyous2 884 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I saw a video of DJ practicing his footwork at high speed and dodging obstacles. Very impressive performance. Not only is he a driven type of player, but orthopedic medicine and rehab science has advanced greatly in the last few years. To compare his recovery with that of players from even five years ago would be a mistake. I think he will be back, he will be very good, and he won't be tentative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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