MisChief-Maker 135 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 A LOT of people have been raving about these two young men, especially Rangland. They seem to have a very solid partnership going on on the field and I truly believe they are part of the reason why we've done better lately. After the Pitt game everyone was bashing our run defense, but it's been as solid as a rock in recent games and these two have really stepped up. With the emergence of these two do you think we draft another inside-linebacker in the offseason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCJohnKC 33 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Ragland is a beast. KPL is serviceable and it seems they work well together so that helps. I'd love to see what Eligwe can do, I think his skill set/ceiling is higher than KPL personally. Never hurts to continue to invest in the position no matter what, just seems like the priority may be sliding down the list a little further. Which is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisChief-Maker 135 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 Ragland is a beast. KPL is serviceable and it seems they work well together so that helps. I'd love to see what Eligwe can do, I think his skill set/ceiling is higher than KPL personally. Never hurts to continue to invest in the position no matter what, just seems like the priority may be sliding down the list a little further. Which is a good thing. Yeah, I wonder if Eligwe will get any snaps at Denver if we beat Miami? That would be great. And I agree about the priorities changing. CB, OLB and Guard are probably more pressing concerns right now. And then maybe we can get another ILB in FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Ragland is a beast. KPL is serviceable and it seems they work well together so that helps. I'd love to see what Eligwe can do, I think his skill set/ceiling is higher than KPL personally. Never hurts to continue to invest in the position no matter what, just seems like the priority may be sliding down the list a little further. Which is a good thing. This. Ragland can be truly special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mloe68 1,521 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Can’t give enough credit to Veach for clearly improving this team and it’s future without the help of and draft picks or real free agency. Ragland and Butker are pro bowl type talents in my opinion and come dirt cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefswinitall 60 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 eligwe still injured? why doens't he play then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvhouse24 1,808 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I think KPL is very good depth. I dont see an impact starter. I hope they resign KPL as he is a FA, but he is not going to be the guy who will ever be able to come close to giving us what DJ did at peak. We need an impact guy there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 . With the emergence of these two do you think we draft another inside-linebacker in the offseason? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palangi 788 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I think KPL is very good depth. I dont see an impact starter. I hope they resign KPL as he is a FA, but he is not going to be the guy who will ever be able to come close to giving us what DJ did at peak. We need an impact guy there.I think Ragland is looking more like the prime DJ. And at that point KPL is better than anything DJ played next to. Butt I do believe eligwe has a higher ceiling and could give us 2 dynamic ILB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palangi 788 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Yes I don't. Not with Ragland Eligwe KPL hopefully Wilson Terrance Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvhouse24 1,808 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I don't. Not with Ragland Eligwe KPL hopefully Wilson Terrance Smith Seriously? I think its one of the biggest needs on the team personnel wise. Ragland is a beast man but he is not made to cover backs and TE or stay on the field on third downs. We need to replace DJ. Ragland doesnt even play the same position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhataLerror 370 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 They are the best the Chiefs have right now. From the moment Kevin Pierre-Louis left the field with injury yesterday, the Chargers' offense began to pick up steam. I got really, really worried. I kept seeing Derrick Johnson going to where he was supposed to go, but not getting there near fast enough. It's tough to watch. Football is a microcosm of life that way: By the time you've figured things out, you're too slow and old to succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamardirts 2,114 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I think its a need but not one of the top 3. DB, LG, OLB then ILB/WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I don't. Not with Ragland Eligwe KPL hopefully Wilson Terrance Smith So where has Ramik been lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I think its a need but not one of the top 3. DB, LG, OLB then ILB/WR. Better find a cover corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Check it out! Ragland stopping the run better than anyone in the nfl since week 10 https://twitter.com/dtsportsnow/status/943488976706506752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palangi 788 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 So where has Ramik been lately? Inactive. But he is solid depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mloe68 1,521 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Check it out! Ragland stopping the run better than anyone in the nfl since week 10 https://twitter.com/dtsportsnow/status/943488976706506752 Just a phenomenal trade by Veach. Heck we haven’t given up a 100 yard rusher since the Pitt game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamardirts 2,114 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Better find a cover corner. That was why I listed DB first..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamardirts 2,114 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Just a phenomenal trade by Veach. Heck we haven’t given up a 100 yard rusher since the Pitt game. Did you see the follow up tweet? He's been the best ILB in coverage as well. So much for all the " He's just a two down backer". Great pickup and boy did we need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Did you see the follow up tweet? He's been the best ILB in coverage as well. So much for all the " He's just a two down backer". Great pickup and boy did we need him.Yea, a few folks keep saying he has to come off on 3rd, nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisChief-Maker 135 Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 So when DJ leaves, I hope we bring in a stud to go alongside Ragland. Then we could rotate between RR, KPL, Eligwe and the new guy. Hope to see Eligwe play at Denver if we get a positive result on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Ragland is a three down stud IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen 1,010,220 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Did you see the follow up tweet? He's been the best ILB in coverage as well. So much for all the " He's just a two down backer". Great pickup and boy did we need him. That's not what it said. It said in coverage yards per snap. Which speaks to his tackling ability and the type of routes he's covering more than his coverage ability. Let's slow our roll before we brand him the next luke kuechly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mloe68 1,521 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 That's not what it said. It said in coverage yards per snap. Which speaks to his tackling ability and the type of routes he's covering more than his coverage ability. Let's slow our roll before we brand him the next luke kuechly. If you read his draft bio he was on the field in certain pass situations but Saban took him out in others. Film backed a guy more suited for zone than man to man. He’s good at making proper reads, shedding blockers and finishing tackles. Ironically he did name Kuechly as his favorite current player. I do think he can actually add a little value to as a pass rusher in certain situations as well. But all in all this looks realistically like a classic thumper to me that does bring some coverage and potentially some pass rush skills as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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