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If only Frank the Shark had this kind of relentlessness and attention to detail/efficiency.

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Everyone I've ever talked to who works with him says that he does.

I think Clark is not healthy, and has been battling to play through some pretty crummy stuff that has sapped him of his play strength (which was his elite trait from which everything else branched off).

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Thanks for sharing that (and for your consistent positive spin on things). Is that connected to the digestive tract issues we heard about? I also wondered whether Spags' scheme was requiring him to be more responsible to run-stopping duties. If he is battling something that has taken away from his energy, then much respect to him for trying to power through.

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I have absolutely no idea. But it's definitely worth checking out his pass rushes compared to his time in SEA, or even during 2019 once he got past that nerve issue. He just doesn't look like he has close to the same power.

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Have and always will absolutely LOVE Tamba Hali.

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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.

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Simply put - I loved watching Tamba Hali and his relentless motor

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Simple and and a good take!

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Hali is Chiefs Ring of Honor worthy for sure!

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Absolutely!

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Always loved watching him relentless effort and heart.

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Always loved watching him relentless effort and heart.

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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?

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I remember that very vividly! I'm not sure Hali would want to take on the insane hours of a coach, but I think he'd be gifted at teaching handfighting at the very least.

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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.

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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.

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I very much hear you. I feel that way about that group as well, it was before this became a job for me and that does change things (regardless of how much I wish it did not).

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I like to read Sam Mellinger a lot too and I think it was he who said that covering sports forces you to change how you react and such to it.

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It does, and it's impossible to prevent sadly. You're always thinking about the angle/content.

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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.

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Good lord, is that real??? hahaha

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Yep. It was in a profile piece in the Star not long after he was drafted.

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No one had a motor like Tamba! Most reliable, strongest running engines to ever play. Loved the way he played! Thanks Tamba!

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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.

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May 12, 2021Liked by Seth Keysor

Tamba translates to "miles and miles of heart"...at least I'd like to think so. E for Effort!

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That was a fun walk down memory lane.

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