So excited he's finally getting significant playing time. Quite happy to see this in my inbox. And it's not just the frequency of content, it's the quality of the content. Thanks, Seth. I'll send you twelve bucks next year too.
Really happy to see him getting significant playing time.
Completely baffled why we saw him jumping up and down on the sideline with Neiman and Sorenson on the field toward the end of the game.
For the rest of the season, Spags should have to make an announcement over the referee mic before any play that Gay isn't on the field and 49 or 56 is, explaining why he believes that personnel group gives the Chiefs an improved chance of winning.
Thanks Seth! Those improvements at every level of the defense have had an exponentially big impact on the defense as a whole. It's refreshing to be excited to watch the defense play again, it's been awhile!
I especially agree with the point about arriving in time to make a tackle with good form. Certain players (not saying who) that are perpetually a step or two slow lower their head and dive at the feet of a runner and that is all too easy for a ball carrier to avoid.
Speed kills. Thinking about stout Chiefs' defenses of the past, much of their success can be attributed to a dominant, speedy linebacker. Derrick Johnson and Donnie Edwards come to mind. Football is the ultimate team sport and it takes contributions from all three levels of the defense to be truly excellent. What had been a gaping hole has been plugged by Willie Gay and I think we'll only continue to see more development and improvement with his increased playing time.
As a Chiefs fan, I thought I'd never get to watch another Chiefs linebacker as fast, instinctual and athletic as a young DJ was. However, I think Gay might be even faster and more athletic! Hopefully he is adjusting to life in Kansas City and the NFL and mentally/emotionally is doing better now. He could be really fun to watch for years to come! Thanks, Seth
DJ is by far my favorite player (I mean, we were born on the same day and all). I’ve been patiently waiting for someone to fill that role and my hopes are high with Willie.
Thank you for keeping us informed and I’m watching my mailbox every day 😉
Love the confirmation of the eye test on Gay. He really should be the dime LB instead of Niemann with his speed, athleticism, and recognition. Definitely the best linebacker the Chiefs have had since DJ.
So excited he's finally getting significant playing time. Quite happy to see this in my inbox. And it's not just the frequency of content, it's the quality of the content. Thanks, Seth. I'll send you twelve bucks next year too.
Really happy to see him getting significant playing time.
Completely baffled why we saw him jumping up and down on the sideline with Neiman and Sorenson on the field toward the end of the game.
For the rest of the season, Spags should have to make an announcement over the referee mic before any play that Gay isn't on the field and 49 or 56 is, explaining why he believes that personnel group gives the Chiefs an improved chance of winning.
Thanks Seth! Those improvements at every level of the defense have had an exponentially big impact on the defense as a whole. It's refreshing to be excited to watch the defense play again, it's been awhile!
seems to me that Ingram made all the difference in the world! And this was the biggest difference maker.
I couldnt wait for the newsletter gif for that last one when it happened. Such an amazing but also HUGE play that was 100% Willie Gay
So excited to see the Broncos come to town. Love learning stuff from your articles & videos.
I especially agree with the point about arriving in time to make a tackle with good form. Certain players (not saying who) that are perpetually a step or two slow lower their head and dive at the feet of a runner and that is all too easy for a ball carrier to avoid.
Speed kills. Thinking about stout Chiefs' defenses of the past, much of their success can be attributed to a dominant, speedy linebacker. Derrick Johnson and Donnie Edwards come to mind. Football is the ultimate team sport and it takes contributions from all three levels of the defense to be truly excellent. What had been a gaping hole has been plugged by Willie Gay and I think we'll only continue to see more development and improvement with his increased playing time.
Thanks Seth. Can't imagine any true Chiefs fan not loving your newsletter.
Gay in pass defense and Bolton in the run game, the young LBs look to be pretty solid when healthly!
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As a Chiefs fan, I thought I'd never get to watch another Chiefs linebacker as fast, instinctual and athletic as a young DJ was. However, I think Gay might be even faster and more athletic! Hopefully he is adjusting to life in Kansas City and the NFL and mentally/emotionally is doing better now. He could be really fun to watch for years to come! Thanks, Seth
DJ is by far my favorite player (I mean, we were born on the same day and all). I’ve been patiently waiting for someone to fill that role and my hopes are high with Willie.
Thank you for keeping us informed and I’m watching my mailbox every day 😉
This is fantastic. The defense stopped everything and all the short plays had me worried
Is he getting a breather on some of the 3rd downs or does Spags actually think Neiman is a better option on some downs. I dont get that.
Love the confirmation of the eye test on Gay. He really should be the dime LB instead of Niemann with his speed, athleticism, and recognition. Definitely the best linebacker the Chiefs have had since DJ.