Signed by Cowboys Cowboys signed DL Breeland Speaks to PS

[McKDaddy]

Breeland had some success at Ole Miss. Certainly worth kicking the tires.

 

[lkelly]

This speaks to both the Chiefs' depth and the Cowboys lack of it.

Quite literally.

 

[Plankton]

The Chiefs used him as an edge - I don't think that was the best way to use him based on his attributes. He's got good quickness for an inside player, but not so much for an edge player. Speaks is a good roll of the dice option to find some pass rush inside.

 

[fivetwos]

if i remember...Dallas liked him and had him as a 30 visit.
broaddus liked him alot also.
good player.

Like it.

Get Baker in here also.

We obviously need high end talent at every position to offset the rest of the mess, so throw as many darts as possible.

 

[Carson]

The Chiefs used him as an edge - I don't think that was the best way to use him based on his attributes. He's got good quickness for an inside player, but not so much for an edge player. Speaks is a good roll of the dice option to find some pass rush inside.

Agreed. He said this


“Yeah. Because I mean I get to go back to what I did in college,” Speaks said. “Playing at 3-Tech and now that I’ve shed a little weight, I get to jump off the ball a little bit quicker. That’s pretty much been the fun part about jumping inside and also being able to hold the edge on the outside.”

 

[jwooten15]

Gotta be a reason KC gave up on a second rounder so quickly. I’ll temper my excitement for a bit

 

[dagreat1_87]

Maybe they get lucky on another former KC DL (David Irving). Wishful thinking I know, but you never know.

Came in here to say the same thing. Fingers crossed

 

[America's Cowboy]

Breeland Speaks

2017 Mississippi


2018 Kansas City Chiefs (rookie year)

 

[Mookie]

The last time we picked up a defensive lineman from the Chiefs it worked out great! Let's hope for the same results again.

 

[Risen Star]

On what he was cut.

https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/202...iefs-brett-veach-comments-on-breeland-speaks/

“That was certainly a unique scenario where, of all the positions – I certainly think we have a very good roster, a very talented roster – that defensive line position is probably our deepest position,” Veach said. “With Breeland, a different scheme from when he got here. I, and our staff, thought in his rookie year he did some things that you can really lay a foundation on. And we all know that he came in a little out of shape the next year, and then he had the injury. So, I think when you get behind the eight ball in professional football, it’s tough. And then when you get behind the eight ball on a roster with a deep defensive line, it’s even tougher. I will say this – credit to the kid – he did come in in shape and worked hard to get that weight off. Again, he was just up against a very deep and talented defensive line class.”

If he can't handle competing against talent he really made the wrong decision coming here.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

The Chiefs used him as an edge - I don't think that was the best way to use him based on his attributes. He's got good quickness for an inside player, but not so much for an edge player. Speaks is a good roll of the dice option to find some pass rush inside.

From the stats on him given on a prior post, it appears he does have some push inside and makes penetration. But yes, need to see what he does on THIS defense. Somehow it just seems like no one gets anything here consistently. (with a Debbie Downer smirk)..LOL..

 

[Sydla]

This kid is a good pickup

I find this to be a fantastic post. Nice find on the picture!

 

[Teague31]

#HottyToddy

 

[fivetwos]

Sounds like he needs the right scheme to excel in.

Is this one it??

Hard time having confidence in any of it but like bringing him in.

 

[Corso]

Sounds like he needs the right scheme to excel in.

Is this one it??

Hard time having confidence in any of it but like bringing him in.

My poor guy.
You've lost confidence in everything!
I don't blame you.




Almost a haiku... I tried.

 

[cowboyec]

Gotta be a reason KC gave up on a second rounder so quickly. I’ll temper my excitement for a bit

wonder if Taco was the reason.

 

[Londonboy]

I'm willing to listen, eulogise Me Big Guy.

 

[Beaker42]

Looks like he had an ok rookie year. 4 starts, 1.5 sacks, 24 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 8 QB hits.

Better stats than that loser Tyrone Crawford.

 

[Redball Express]

Did anyone else see this? Interesting pickup.

 

[cowboyed]

Jerry likes signing other teams former high picks because he remembers them from his draft magazines.

Especially the centerfolds.