Tamba has long been in my personal ring of honor for all the reasons Seth cited, plus his incredible durability his first 10 years.
I remember not long after he'd been in the league someone asked him about a big purchase he'd made, and he mentioned his home film review system. He said that he figured if Peyton Manning had a full setup to watch game film at home, and stopping Peyton Manning was his job, he had better get one as well.
Tamba's brand of work ethic is probably too much for the current generation of players, sadly, but I wish he'd find his was into coaching eventually, if he so desires. There's no one I'd rather have in the ear, or face, of our OLB room.
Remember he hired his own martial arts coach to drill him on hand fighting each training camp. Maybe we could hire Tamba to do likewise for our defensive (and offensive) lines? No doubt he will gain Ring of Honor fame.
When he retired he was suffering bone on bone abrasion in both knees. Surely he has had knee replacements by now. Anyone know?
A friend of mine worked at the Daycare that took care of his kids. Super nice guy from what I hear. He would give the workers discs with his music on them.
As glad as I am to have won a Superbowl in my lifetime, the Chiefs pre-mahomes were my dudes. That's when I truly found my love of football and will likely have a nostalgia for them that will be hard to replicate no matter how hard these current guys try.
I'm a huge fan of Tamba Hali: he was one of very few bright spots during his time in KC. Our offense was never good enough to hold up their end of the bargain, but Tamba was on some top 10 (and a couple of top 5) defenses between 2013-16.
If only Frank the Shark had this kind of relentlessness and attention to detail/efficiency.
Have and always will absolutely LOVE Tamba Hali.
Tamba has long been in my personal ring of honor for all the reasons Seth cited, plus his incredible durability his first 10 years.
I remember not long after he'd been in the league someone asked him about a big purchase he'd made, and he mentioned his home film review system. He said that he figured if Peyton Manning had a full setup to watch game film at home, and stopping Peyton Manning was his job, he had better get one as well.
Tamba's brand of work ethic is probably too much for the current generation of players, sadly, but I wish he'd find his was into coaching eventually, if he so desires. There's no one I'd rather have in the ear, or face, of our OLB room.
Simply put - I loved watching Tamba Hali and his relentless motor
Hali is Chiefs Ring of Honor worthy for sure!
Always loved watching him relentless effort and heart.
Always loved watching him relentless effort and heart.
Remember he hired his own martial arts coach to drill him on hand fighting each training camp. Maybe we could hire Tamba to do likewise for our defensive (and offensive) lines? No doubt he will gain Ring of Honor fame.
When he retired he was suffering bone on bone abrasion in both knees. Surely he has had knee replacements by now. Anyone know?
A friend of mine worked at the Daycare that took care of his kids. Super nice guy from what I hear. He would give the workers discs with his music on them.
As glad as I am to have won a Superbowl in my lifetime, the Chiefs pre-mahomes were my dudes. That's when I truly found my love of football and will likely have a nostalgia for them that will be hard to replicate no matter how hard these current guys try.
My favorite Tamba Hali quote: “I do not like steak. Goat meat is much more tender.” Wish he could have been around to nosh on Brady in the Super Bowl.
No one had a motor like Tamba! Most reliable, strongest running engines to ever play. Loved the way he played! Thanks Tamba!
I'm a huge fan of Tamba Hali: he was one of very few bright spots during his time in KC. Our offense was never good enough to hold up their end of the bargain, but Tamba was on some top 10 (and a couple of top 5) defenses between 2013-16.
Tamba translates to "miles and miles of heart"...at least I'd like to think so. E for Effort!
That was a fun walk down memory lane.