Yardbarker: Glenn Dorsey

STUPID SPORTS SH!T: SIT DOWN, STUPID

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:00:34 -0500

by Chris Richardson, Intentional Foul

You have to hand it to the Kansas City Chiefs front office. They certainly know how to make a stadium seem inviting to the fans. If it's not putting a substandard product on the field, it's offering hats to fans who have the intestinal fortitude to withstand the Chiefs over an eight-game schedule -- instead of making a commitment to improving the team.

However, their latest move takes the cake and eats it, too. Apparently, the brilliant minds that traded Jared Allen for a bag of peanuts believe the NFL is game best enjoyed from the seat of your pants.

In other words, NO STANDING in Arrowhead Stadium.

Wait, did I hear that right?

The Kansas City Chiefs are asking NFL fans in attendance -- people who have been known to act like this -- to stay in their seats during the game. Is this some kind of joke?

First, they entice with the Lamar Hunt hats to get you in the stadium (if you are season ticket holder), then, once you are in Arrowhead, they tell you to sit the f**k down and don't enjoy yourself. So wait, in order to get the hat, I have to have perfect attendance but in order to attend, I have to stay glued to my seat watching an inferior product trying to improve?

I guess that's the silver lining: it's doubtful Chiefs fans will have a great deal to cheer about this upcoming season -- unless, of course, they like Larry Johnson's use of decorative time pieces -- meaning there won't be many reasons to stand up.

On second thought, this new "no standing" rule fits the overall mood and outlook of the franchise. While the Glenn Dorsey pick generated some goodwill, does it really compensate for the loss of Jared Allen to the Vikings? Admittedly, Dorsey has the potential to be great; but Allen was already one of the best pass rushers in the NFL.

No offense to Dorsey, but I'll take production over potential every time.

So Chiefs fans, here's what you have to look forward to in the fall -- Lamar Hunt hats (if you are season ticket person), inconsistent football, and an overbearing front office that's bound and determined to suck the life out of one of the best NFL environments available.

Bonus: if you are at a Chiefs game and actually support this rule and there are some anarchists who have the audacity to stand up and try to root their team on around you, you can always text message Arrowhead security and they will probably have those cads removed.

Stupid sports shit indeed.

A.A.D.Q.: Glenn Dorsey Needs Him A Nickname!

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:05:03 -0500

Well, since probably only about a quarter of us have seen Glengarry Glen Ross--by the way, rent it, Netflix it or buy it if you haven't seen it...just an absolute classic--my Glenn Dorsey Glenn Hoss nickname isn't going to cut it. It's also a little long. The Hulk is another ...

A.A.D.Q.: Glenn Dorsey Needs Him A Nickname!

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:05:03 -0500

Glenn Dorsey's New Nickname Is…Swamp Thing!

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:05:02 -0500

We challenged Chiefs fans and you all answered emphatically in less than a season of Jack Bauer. First-time commenter Timmer nailed Glenn Dorsey's new nickname with his first shot out of the box! Some ideas: ~Swamp Thing - a connection to his Louisiana roots and his monstrous, superheroish ways along the D-line Great ...

Glenn Dorsey's New Nickname Is…Swamp Thing!

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:05:02 -0500

MANUFACTURED JOY - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:30:52 -0500

By Zac, Throwing Into Traffic

1. More draft picks are better than fewer!

Fortunately for Chiefs fans, Carl Peterson and Herm Edwards discovered one important truth this past draft: It's easier to just cast more hooks than it is to become a better fisherman. Considering they managed to turn various deals, including the blockbuster trade of their Pro Bowl DE Jared Allen, into twelve picks, the odds are good that at least one will stick. The haul this year isn't half bad. In addition to the apparent steal of the first round, who we'll get to in a bit, the Chiefs managed to pick up an offensive line project with the potential to start at either tackle or guard, a corner that many people see as a first round caliber player, an enormous pass catching tight end teach behind Tony Gonzalez, and a handful of other picks with the potential to stick around (keep an eye on WR Will Franklin, who has the size to turn the Kansas City receiving corps into Arizona-lite).

2. Dwayne Bowe was the surprise of last year's draft!

Sneaking past receivers who were drafted higher, who were bigger, who were faster, and who were generally considered to be more geared for immediate success, WR Dwayne Bowe put together a 995 yard season and led all rookie receivers in both receptions and yardage. Oh, and he was catching passes from the likes of Brody Croyle and Tyler Thigpen, once Damon Huard started to slow down a bit. For whatever reason (and for the record, I think Calvin Johnson will be much better), Bowe's used his size better than any other receiver in his class and showed a penchant for attacking the ball that earned him comparisons to Larry Fitzgerald. With Tony Gonzalez returning, Larry Johnson healthy, and stiffer competition for the number two spot across the field, this season could finally find Bowe with a little more room to create the kind of mismatches that he exploited at every opportunity last season.

3. Larry Johnson might not have to carry the ball 500 times this year!

The bad news is that Herm Edwards may very well have broken RB Larry Johnson when he allowed him to set the record for carries in a single season in 2006. That was stupid. REALLY stupid (Johnson himself complained about the offensive gameplan, which you would do too if you were told to run into a wall 416 times). The good news, however, is that when Johnson has been healthy, he's been amazing. Like, 1750 yards on 336 carries in a season amazing (5.2 per carry!!!) Built to handle between the tackles contact, yet fast enough to lose people around the edges, Johnson is one of the league's most dangerous backs. The real shame of last season, of course, was that Johnson went down just as Bowe was beginning to emerge as a deep threat. With both Bowe and TE Tony Gonzalez keeping defenses honest vertically, it will be interesting to see what Johnson does, and certainly telling as to how much gas he has left in the tank.

4. Brody Croyle can't get worse (right?)!

Is there a less exciting quarterback in the league than Brody Croyle? He put up a league worst 5.48 YPA, split his INTs and TDs exactly 6/6, he's already playing on two torn ACLs, and the vast majority of youtube footage on the kid is negative (the clip below is entitled "Brodie's Greatest Hits," and makes me sad to watch). I thought KC fans were supposed to be all rabid and crazy for this guy. I mean, ordinarily this is where I make the obligatory "at least his wife is hot" comment, but, I mean, what was ANYBODY thinking here?

5. Glenn Dorsey…GLENN DORSEY!!!

It's saying something when the "steal of the draft" went with the 5th pick. That is exactly how good I think Glenn Dorsey will be. 6'2", 303 lbs, Dorsey spent pretty much his entire college career in opponents' backfields, disrupting plays and crushing quarterbacks. The base that he shows from the DT position, pushing linemen back as though they were high schoolers, is absolutely incredible, unlike anything I've seen outside of Albert Haynesworth, who could have been MVP last year considering what he meant to the Titans. Add him to a defense that was on the positive side of the league average and was surprisingly stiff against the pass (5th in the league) and stingy with points (14th, but considering their record that's surprising), and opponents who think that losing Jared Allen made the Kansas City defensive front four significantly weaker are going to be in for a surprise when Dorsey starts repeatedly landing on top of their quarterbacks. Carnage alone should keep Chiefs fans glued to the team this year.

NFL Draft: 2nd Pick, the St. Louis Rams Select: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:30:47 -0500

The NFL Draft is always full of surprises, but this year will throw more shots up than Kobe against the Nuggets. But one thing is for sure. After last year's fiasco, the first two teams in this year's draft need to set the tone a little better than last year's first two teams. So did they set the tone, or did they leave everyone ready to riot? www.rawsportsblog.com

NFL Draft 101; 7 Round NFL Mock Draft

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:08:34 -0500

The staff at NFLDraft101.com got together and conducted their 1st annual 7 Round NFL Mock Draft. We created war rooms for all 32 teams (no trades allowed) and broke the staff into AFC and NFC draft teams. The results were surprisingly and in the Eagles cases downright surprising (someone has to go BPA) Top 5 picks: Miami - Jake Long, St. Louis - Chris Long, Atlanta - Glenn Dorsey, Oakland - Darren McFadden, Kansas City - Ryan Clady Be sure to visit Draft101.com on draft day for live Draft coverage.

NFLDraft101's Updated Three Round Mock Draft

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:44:08 -0500

Draft101.com has posted an updated three round mock draft. Top Five Picks: Miami - Jake Long, St. Louis - Chris Long, Atlanta - Glenn Dorsey, Oakland - Darren McFadden, Kansas City - Ryan Clady

NFL Draft 101; Chief Scout's 3 Round NFL Mock Draft

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:01:02 -0500

NFLDraft101.com's Chief Scout, Dan Wernery, posted his updated 3 round nfl mock draft. His top 5 picks are: Chris Long (Miami Dolphins), Glenn Dorsey (St. Louis Rams), Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), Sedrick Ellis (Oakland Raiders) and Jake Long (Kansas City) Check it out and provide us your feedback Be sure to visit NFLDraft101.com for comprehensive nfl draft coverage.

Eddie G.'s Two-Round Mock Draft (3/13)

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:06:10 -0500

It's mock draft time. You can never have enough of these, right? My Top 5 1. Chris Long 2. Vernon Gholston 3. Matt Ryan 4. Sedrick Ellis 5. Jake Long

NFL Draft 101; Three Round NFL Mock Draft

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:47:06 -0500

The staff at NFL Draft 101 put together its first 3 round mock draft of the season. Includes combine results and early stages of free agency. Top 5 picks: Jake Long, Chris Long, Sedrick Ellis, Darren McFadden and Ryan Clady. Matt Ryan and Glenn Dorsey falling? Quentin Groves and Trevor Laws rising?

The Mock Draft Report; Comparison and Analysis of Nine NFL Mock Drafts

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:50:06 -0500

NFLDraft101.com scoured the net to find nine mock drafts to compare and analyze how the various experts review the upcoming NFL Draft. The results are surprising. Who's rising? Falling? Who is the top WR? Is Matt Ryan a sure-fire Top 5 pick? Includes trends for all 32 teams. Commentary on Quentin Groves, Darren McFadden, Glenn Dorsey, James Hardy, Brian Brohm, Sedrick Ellis and more.

NFL Draft: Average Draft Position

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:38:42 -0500

NFLDraft101.com recently took the results of 9 mock drafts and computed an average draft position for the upcoming NFL Draft. The top 5: Chris Long, Jake Long, Matt Ryan, Darren McFadden, Sedrick Ellis Biggest Surprise? James Hardy ADP 21.00

Combine updates: Moving up and moving down.

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:01:35 -0500

Remember this name: Dustin Keller. The Purdue tight end made some big noise at the combine yesterday, but he wasn't the only one who did. As for Glenn Dorsey? Well, we knew he wasn't the picture of durability.