Kansas City Chiefs Continue To Shake Up Roster

by Joel Thorman on Oct 30, 2008 4:38 PM CDT in 2008 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Chris just posted the news that we brought Tyron Brackenridge back into the mix. Brackenridge was an undrafted free agent. He replaced another undrafted free agent, Dimitri Patterson.

Herm Edwards spoke on two other roster moves that will be coming soon. TE Michael Merritt and WR/KR Kevin Robinson haven't played a snap this season and the team is just over a week away from the deadline of making a final decision for those on the PUP list.

“Yeah, we’re going to have to make a decision. We’re still juggling it right now but we like our return guy (Savage) right now. We think he’s done a pretty good job and that’s kind of where Robinson fits.

“The other guy might have a chance. We’ll see where it’s at. He’s gotten himself in shape. He’s a good blocker at the point of attack. It’s just that he’s so far behind, that’s the hard part for him to catch up mentally. He’s missed all the off-season but he’s a guy that has a future in this offense. He’s just scout team right now.”

We speculated on this just a few days ago but it appears Dantrelle Savage will begin to see some time in the backfield. Herm was asked if Savage will play if Jamaal Charles can't go.

“Yeah. He sure will. It’s up in the air (with Charles and Colquitt) but Charles looked a lot better today and moved around pretty good. But we limited him. I anticipate he might be able to go.”

The run down goes, Brackenridge in, Patterson out, Merritt and Robinson coming off PUP is iffy, and Savage may be in the backfield on Sunday.

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I hate to see wasted draft picks

But picking in those late rounds its so hit and miss anyway. I was hoping Robinson would win KR spot, Savage we’d keep for backup KR & RB, and Merritt would be the second coming of Dunn. But it seems both Robinson & Merritt are dunzo..

by KansasCityShuffle on Oct 30, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions

I don't know how they could just let Robinson go

I like Savage for what he brings attitude and charisma wise, but lets face it, he’s never been extraordinary as a returner. He does better than a Drummond or BJ Sams, but thats not saying much.

I’d really like to see Robinson get a shot.

by ChiefDJ on Oct 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Me too

by KansasCityShuffle on Oct 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Let's be clear

They are not saying that they are going to release them. They can put them on injured reserve for the rest of the year, let them go through the off-season program, and then have a full, healthy shot to make the team next year. They are not going to release these draft picks without giving them a fair shot…just the way it is.

by bas on Oct 30, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions

You are correct

But at the same time if I were a 6th or 7th rounder (which don’t pan out a lot of the time anyway) and I didn’t see the field my rookie year then I’d definitely be worried for my job.

by Joel Thorman on Oct 30, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions

With our offense going nowhere this season so far

how could “that guy” (Merritt) be so far behind?

"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Oct 31, 2008 8:00 AM CDT reply actions

It should say a lot about the ability of these guys

Yeah, sure they’re “on the team” and some of us had some expectations of these guys (not saying lofty), but they still aren’t making a “standout” impact. The coaches are seeing something they don’t like…but not enough to let them go. They’re also seeing some good things…but not enough to have let them play.

Band-aids…now everyone hold hands and sing “We are the world…we are the children…”

Just keep matriculating the ball down the field boys.

by THE_TRUTH on Oct 31, 2008 8:05 AM CDT reply actions