A Couple of Roster Moves

by Chris on Dec 26, 2007 7:16 PM CST in Campaign 2007

Just a couple notes for you on this snowy evening in Kansas City.

LB Mickey Pimental, who was signed to the practice squad two weeks ago, has been promoted to the active roster. The Chiefs also signed tackle Travis Leffew, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.

The Chiefs placed Tyron Brackenridge and Larry Johnson on injured reserve, which freed up the necessary two spots.

One final push on Sunday. The young guys better make the most of it.

Update Weds. PM: The Chiefs also added QB Jeff Otis to the practice squad. For you local readers, Otis went to Christian Brothers high school in St. Louis, MO, and played college football at Columbia in New York. Like I've said before, the practice squads spots more than often go to local guys who can afford to stay close to the practice facility. Former practice squad wide receiver Brent Little of Poplar Bluff, MO, is another example.

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Pimental

That's interesting they are moving the guy to the roster after only 2 weeks on the practice squad when theres other guys that have been there alot longer.

by DJ on Dec 26, 2007 8:23 PM CST 0 recs

Perhaps that's a good sign

They might want to get a good look at him in a real game before the draft and training camp.

by PVChiefsfan on Dec 26, 2007 8:42 PM CST up 0 recs

I love Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Pimentel

Pimentel signed a free agent contract with the National Football League Carolina Panthers in May, 2007. He was waived on September 1, 2007.[1] Pimentel remained unsigned until December 12, when he was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Played at University of California, Berkeley his Junior and Senior years (was in junior college before that).

by DJ on Dec 26, 2007 8:49 PM CST up 0 recs

I bet

Most of these guys don't see the field. Just a feeling.

If they're off the practice squad, does that mean they finally practice with the first teams? Or are they already doing that?

by Chris on Dec 26, 2007 8:50 PM CST up 0 recs

practice squad

They practice with the rest of the team throughout the season when they're on the practice squad. Just aren't on the roster and can't go in a game.

It is for "project" players that aren't good enough to make the 53 man roster, but could have talent that could be developed. In reality, there aren't many players that start out on the practice squad and get promoted up and stay.

by DJ on Dec 26, 2007 8:54 PM CST up 0 recs

Thanks DJ

Don't forget about Sippio...so good no one picked him up off of the Chiefs practice squad.

I'm kidding though. I'd love to Sippio play, if only to satisfy my own curiosity.

by Chris on Dec 26, 2007 8:59 PM CST up 0 recs

Also

http://calbears.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/pimentel_mickey00.html

2006: Athletic linebacker who earned a starting spot against Arizona State and started the final 10 games ... ranked third on the team with 64 tackles, including 28 solo ... tallied 1.5 sacks against Stanford, solo sacks against Minnesota and Oregon and half-sacks against Portland State and Washington State ... collected 10 tackles for losses of 27 yards ... flipped into the endzone after intercepting the ball and returning it for the 20 yard score against Arizona State ... notched nine tackles against Washington and five against USC, including two for a loss ... tallied seven tackles (five solo) while using his speed to neutralize Texas A&M's option attack in the Holiday Bowl victory ... recorded six tackles, including 1.5 sacks and two pass break-ups against rival Stanford.

2005: Ended the season with 34 tackles, including 8.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage to rank fourth on the team in that category ... wrapped up the regular season by being named the Pac-10 defensive player of the week for his efforts against Stanford ... against the Cardinal, he had five total tackles, 3.5 tackles for 27 yards in losses, 2.5 quarterback sacks and forced a fumble ... followed up that effort with seven tackles and a pass break-up in the bowl game ... had five tackles against Illinois and USC as well ... had two interceptions that he returned for 82 yards against Oregon State ... broke up passes against Sacramento State and Arizona. Community College: Named a SuperPrep Junior College All-American and the National Junior College Athletic Association Region I Defensive Player of the Year ... accumulated 10.5 sacks and two interceptions for Pima, which finished the season with a 9-3 record and No. 5 ranking in the final NJCAA poll ... also earned the Western States Football League's Defensive Player of the Year award and All-WSFL first team ... SuperPrep ranked him the No. 46 overall junior college player in the nation ... Fox Sports' College Football News.com site ranked him the No. 10 junior college linebacker in the country ... owns 4.6 speed in the 40-yard dash ... played high school ball at Marian Catholic in San Diego. Personal: Mother is Leyla Martinez ... born March 29, 1985 ... social welfare major.

Pimentel's Career Defensive Stats, 12/2/06 Year G-GS UT-AT-TT TFL Sacks FF/FR PBU Int
2005 12-0 20-14-34 8.5-42 3.5-31 1/0 3 2-82
2006 13-9 28-36-64 10-27 4.5-16 0/0 5 1-20
Totals 25-9 48-50-98 18.5-69 8-47 1/0 8 3-102

by DJ on Dec 26, 2007 8:51 PM CST up 0 recs