Kansas City Chiefs DT Shaun Smith Says He is Coming to the Titans

by Jimmy on Jul 29, 2011 7:58 AM CDT in Tennessee Titans News

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Shaun Smith, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, just posted on his Twitter page that he is signing with the Tennessee Titans:

Were are my titans fans at let's go its time to win the divison and get this thing going can't wait to meet my teammates it feels weird but

Smith fits the bill of what Jerry Gray wants to do in beefing up the offensive line at 6-2 325.

I asked Joel Thorman of Arrowhead Pride for some thoughts on Smith. Click through the jump to see what he had to say.

I think the Titans are going to really like Shaun Smith. He's had some issues in the past but he had a solid year for the Chiefs and brought some personality to the team. You'll notice one thing quickly -- he likes to talk. A lot. He interacts with fans on his Twitter page quite a bit and will provide some entertaining quotes in the media. He's funny but knows when to shut up and play so it's not a distraction.
On the field, he was a big boost to the Chiefs last season. He played defensive end in the Chiefs 3-4 defense and while that's supposed to be one of those unsung positions Smith usually made you notice him. He was aggressive and frequently disrupted the opponent's offensive line. He was clearly among the Chiefs best defensive linemen so this is a disappointment to lose him.

It is good to see the fanbase of the team he is leaving upset about the loss.

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As a Chiefs fan, I'm sad to see Smith go.

You guys are gonna like him.

by Vince D on Jul 29, 2011 8:01 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

sounds good

and by the words of Bart Scott “Can’t Wait!”

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by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 29, 2011 8:04 AM CDT up reply actions

not sure I trust anyone named Vince

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by DonFrancisco on Jul 29, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs

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by Aditya T (smashville) on Jul 29, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

Congrats guy.

He will bring a nasty attitude to the D.

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by tomahawk44 on Jul 29, 2011 8:18 AM CDT reply actions

Is this the same guy who played for Detroit and Cleveland and had some attitude issues?

Or am I getting him mixed up with anouther Shaun? (and Shaun Rogers is not who I am thinking of either)

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jul 29, 2011 8:25 AM CDT reply actions

he did have an "incident" that got him fined...

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by Bonafidebrother on Jul 29, 2011 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions

you're confusing him with shaun rogers

by all accounts, shaun smith is a bit of a personality but not to the point where it’s detrimental.

by TitansHope on Jul 29, 2011 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm pretty sure it is Smith I'm thinking of.

As the new story attests to and the comments below about him punching Brady Quinn…which I’m quite ok with.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jul 29, 2011 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions

"unsung" seems to be the adjective for several of or defensive linemen

One of the top defensive lineman from a decent defensive team last year is always a good sign

by shawneriksmith on Jul 29, 2011 8:28 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Sounds good to me.

by criollo_pcg on Jul 29, 2011 8:32 AM CDT reply actions

this is the junk grabbing guy...

by sorakray on Jul 29, 2011 8:38 AM CDT reply actions

am i the only one...

that is starting to be more positive about the outlook for THIS season? like, i don’t think it will be as depressing as it first seemed

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by Adam M. on Jul 29, 2011 8:47 AM CDT reply actions

I do actually think we are going to be better than many expect

Especially on the defensive side

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by rothbard on Jul 29, 2011 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions

This is true.

A beefier D Line, a decent QB, possibly some better wideouts, and CJ2k (hopefully) I can see the playoffs in our future. possibly

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by Bonafidebrother on Jul 29, 2011 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions

It´s good that the expectations are very low.

I´m certain that the we are going to be a lot better than expected.

by criollo_pcg on Jul 29, 2011 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions

I hope we do better....

then what the great Mel Kiper predicts for us (worst team in football)

by StoSolus on Jul 29, 2011 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions

i don’t take anything he says seriously.

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by Evanbio on Jul 29, 2011 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions

Kiper and his hair can go pack sand

by JTx3 on Jul 29, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions

if our defense is able to play

then i don’t care as much about the record. i just don’t want us getting rolled over every week. i like old school smash mouth football. since it’s disappearing on the offensive side across the league, let’s keep it on the D.

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by Evanbio on Jul 29, 2011 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions

It’s pretty clear we’re moving to a hybrid 3-4. Cullen Jenkins please? But truthfully…Give me 3 of Waters, Dahl, Goldsen, Pollard, Ruud, Barnett, Dhani Jones (very underrated),. I’ll be ecstatic.

by ShawnG on Jul 29, 2011 8:54 AM CDT reply actions

I fit on the group that underrates Dhani Jones. Nothing special at all about that guy.

by criollo_pcg on Jul 29, 2011 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Basically gives you what Tullock does for way cheaper. Tackling machine. Last 3 years 116, 113, 125 tackles.

by ShawnG on Jul 29, 2011 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions

But 33 years old.. he´s not getting any younger.

I don´t like Tulloch all that much, but he can still get better.

by criollo_pcg on Jul 29, 2011 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions

Could bridge us to the new guys

by ShawnG on Jul 29, 2011 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions

People cried about this guy being dirty

I like that. I don’t want a soft ass D line

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by trevor2013 on Jul 29, 2011 9:06 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

he punched brady quinn in the face!?!?!?

holy shit, new favorite Titan.

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by hal41605 on Jul 29, 2011 9:08 AM CDT reply actions

I think I just developed a new man crush

by bullrider73 on Jul 29, 2011 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Jerry Gray is coaching the OL now?

What happen to Matthews?

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by Titans_Firefighter on Jul 29, 2011 9:12 AM CDT reply actions

This'll improve whatever hybrid package

That Gray is planning on implementing. LB’s anyone?

by Jeff Fisher's Power Stache on Jul 29, 2011 9:17 AM CDT reply actions

And while we're bolstering the "D".....

Maybe look at Aubrayo Franklin (NT)….just in case we toy around with the 3-4….and Dawan Landry (S)….cuz our secondary could really use a shot in the arm. What do you think guys?

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by titansfan4ever on Jul 29, 2011 9:27 AM CDT reply actions

Dashon Goldson and Bernard Pollard are both better.

by ShawnG on Jul 29, 2011 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions

Bernard Pollard is awful in pass coverage.

Go ask the Texans fans.

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by BonzosMontreaux on Jul 29, 2011 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions

SS are supposed to be run stoppers first. Any coverage you get is a bonus IMO.

by ShawnG on Jul 29, 2011 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions

it´s not like that anymore, Jeff!

by criollo_pcg on Jul 29, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions

Lol

by ShawnG on Jul 29, 2011 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Thats a pretty loaded statement.

I’m pretty sure SS do also have to cover. I don’t want to sign anybody that started in the worst pass defense in football history.

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by BonzosMontreaux on Jul 29, 2011 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions

Pollard is not just bad in coverage, he's a straight up liability

And he takes terrible angles to the ball carrier, and misses tackles he should make.

People get wowed by his occasional highlight reel hits, and he does lay the wood sometimes. But he’ll cost you more big plays than he’ll ever stop.

The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.

by TRSChief on Jul 29, 2011 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions

by titansfan4ever on Jul 29, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions

I guess if you snooze....

you lose.

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by titansfan4ever on Jul 29, 2011 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions