Jayhawk_Colin

Everybody is saying that Willie Roaf's retirement is going to ruin the Chiefs offence. I don't think it will be that bad, in fact I think the Chiefs may be better off.

The Chiefs loose:
1. A first ballot HOF LT
2. An injury prone LT who only played in 7 games in the 2005 seanson
3. Possibly the worst LT in the leauge Jordan Black

The Chiefs gain:
1. A proven LT in Kyle Turley
2. Stability at the second most vital position on the offensive line.

I would even go as far to say Willie Roaf isn't the biggest offseason loss for the Chiefs, not even the second biggest. Who then was more important to the Chiefs?

A. Tony Richardson, FB, now with the Vikings

One of the elite FB in the NFL, T - Rich has been the backbone of the Chiefs running game for years. T - Rich will be replaced with unproven, 3rd year FB Ronnie Cruz.

B. John Welbourn, RT, retirment

Welbourn was a Pro Bowl caliber player at the most underappriciated position in Football, RT. Welbourn is being replaced by 7th round draft pick Kevin Sampson, who will be entering his second year. Sampson has alot of potential but only has 10 games under his belt, one of which was a start.


I think alot of the hoopla is because Roaf is a HOF, but I don't think he would make a huge impact for the Chiefs this year. He was a very good player, but was well past his prime. It's time for the changing of the gaurd. Everyone acted like Tim Grunhard could not be replaced just like people are doing now with Roaf, but he was and so will Roaf.

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George is scoffing shrimp at a meeting.

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George: The jerk store just called, they're running out of you.
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Jayhawk_Colin

I start a great debatable thread and no one looks at it? come on I talk about your teams all the time. Lets talk chiefs for a change

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From Seinfeld:

George is scoffing shrimp at a meeting.

Reilly: The ocean just called, they are running out of shrimp.
George: The jerk store just called, they're running out of you.
Reilly: That shouldn't be a problem since you are there all time best seller.
George: I slept with your wife!

MickeyG

thats very true Colin, just becuase he had a HOF career doesn't mean he is a HOF player anymore. And it's not like KC is just starting some rookie in his place, like you said they have Turly there. I would have to agree with you Colin, nice thread

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Professor

kyle turley has his own problems and jordan black is no willie roaf. This will hurt the offense plenty, just take a look at last year when roaf missed time, not only did LJ's numbers struggle against a good run defense, but trent suffered as well. LJ's numbers didn't suffer as much because they played some pretty poor rushing defenses, but this year it may even more.

also, people prolly didn't respond because there are like two other threads about willie roaf already.

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Potatoking

i know that's why i didnt respond, i've talked all i can about the Roaf situation

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Jayhawk_Colin

black isnt gonna play much and turley isnt that bad,it is a big loss but not as big as it has been made out to be

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From Seinfeld:

George is scoffing shrimp at a meeting.

Reilly: The ocean just called, they are running out of shrimp.
George: The jerk store just called, they're running out of you.
Reilly: That shouldn't be a problem since you are there all time best seller.
George: I slept with your wife!

Professor

I think that it is bigger than you think, but only time will tell now.

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gobolts

Especially since Turley is playing only at 260 right now and doesn't want to add weight because of health reasons. Big loss, especially look at production totals with Roaf and without. He may be long in the tooth and mayble lost a step, but his technique and instincts are irreplaceable.

MisplacedLionsFan

The loss of Richardson is really no big deal. They barely used him with Johnson...
Johnson had 192 carries for 1052 yards (5.5 YPC) in a lone setback formation. Only 114 carries in some sort of 2 RB formation (I or split) for 476 yards (4.1 YPC).

Roaf is a huge loss, especially since Black cannot pass block either.

Warhawk

I hope Turley comes in with the right attitude... Because we're gonna relying on him alot this year.

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