Leonard Pope Now the Chiefs No. 1 Tight End
by Joel Thorman on Nov 16, 2009 4:24 PM CST
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PrintAccording to the Kansas City Chiefs latest depth chart, Leonard Pope is now the No. 1 tight end on the roster. He passed Sean Ryan, who was inactive in yesterday's 16-10 victory over the Oakland Raiders.
Pope has been more of a blocker than a receiver in his few games here. Yesterday he caught three passes for 11 yards in his first start for the Chiefs.
Will this change anything? Doubtful. The Chiefs haven't featured the tight end much in the last few games.
Savage demonted at punt returner
As expected, Dantrell Savage has been moved back to the second team punt returner. Bobby Wade is now No. 1.
Savage dropped a pass and fumbled a kickoff, which brought about some words with head coach Todd Haley as he walked off the field (CBS sure loves those shots).
After the jump, a few more interesting changes to the Chiefs depth chart as they prepare for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Leggett ahead of Morgan at both safety spots
Does this tell you anything about what the coaching staff thought about DaJuan Morgan starting at free safety eight days ago?
Jon McGraw, back from injury, is on the first team at free safety followed by Leggett and then Morgan.
Leggett is also listed as Mike Brown's backup at strong safety.
Chambers officially opposite Bowe
After a two touchdown performance against the Jaguars, receiver Chris Chambers was still listed behind Bobby Wade on the depth chart. Today Chambers officially secures the starting nod.
This was more of a formality at this point, I think, since Wade was inactive the last two games.
Smith moves up
No surprise here. Kolby Smith is on the second team RB. Savage had a rough week, being surpassed at both running back and punt returner.
Smith carried the ball 9 times for 12 yards yesterday.
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now they have no reason to keep wade on the inactive list
I am still kinda angry that he was inactive the last two weeks.
by chiefs8288 on Nov 16, 2009 4:29 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Pope has mad potentail
He COULD be the starting TE for this franchise for the next 4-5 seasons.
Wade’s deactivation doesn’t bother me so much as I want to see Long & Bradley both ahead of him on the depth chart. Any reason as to why Long hasn’t been fielding punt returns like he did in Arizona?
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by KansasCityShuffle on Nov 16, 2009 4:33 PM CST reply actions
Pope is not that good
He missed several blocks. I cant beleive people are giving up on Cottam.
OHANA!
He didn't say Pope was that good now...or played well...
He just has the most potential…I do agree that Cottam should get more time…but it would be nice to have a little more effort out of the boy than it seems like we have been getting…
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not only should he be returning kicks but i think the
Chiefs could use up all the field and create more running lanes on certain plays. With four reciever sets, bowe and chambers on the outsides. Long and wade in the slots and charles in the backfield. I think the chiefs might be able to move the ball better. Plus it gives charles more room to work with. And we all know what he can do when he can get into space.
I’m not saying this should be an every play formation either. I just think it adds another wrinkle for defenses and hopefully could spark the offense.
by chiefs8288 on Nov 16, 2009 4:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions
YES
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers
That or somebody else with real hands and real quick and real speed.
I noticed in last night’s game that other, very good, teams, put the best guy they can at that spot, even if it means a regular offense star.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
Kick returner is a very important position going against Pittsburg
I read that Pits has given up a TD from a kickoff in 6 straight games! Thats a crazy stat.
Since its going to be impossible to run against them, KR’s will be important to turn field position.
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by craig in calgary on Nov 16, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions
great new depth chart
been hoping for this …
now brad c. over sean ryan at TE
excited(nervous) to see pope on returns…
was he behind savage bc of ball security?
leggett up there is good too…
by kcstevesportsfan on Nov 16, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions
Pope returning anything...
doesn’t make any sense
by Tomahawk_Chop on Nov 16, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
I'm hoping
he meant to say Wade!
Long time kool-aid drinker & too old to learn a new trick! No flip-flopping allowed!
Wade doesn't seem to have the speed to do it.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
ballcontrol
if no fumbles…
could be b waters out there…
by kcstevesportsfan on Nov 16, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions
Nothing bad here....
Pretty happy about all that really…
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How Pope got the No. 1 tight end job
They gave him a sheet of paper that asks “Are you Sean Ryan?” and he checked the “No” box. Cookie for him!
Oh yeah the dropped Savage pass...
I was glad they showed Cassel trying to talk to Savage after getting reamed by Haley. Good cop, bad cop!
I still don't see how Haley is an ass for yelling at a player (i know you said he "looked" like one)...
These players shouldn’t take it personal. It’s not like he throws in “your mama’s so fat” disses when he yells “that f’ing drop was on you!”. Sometimes people have to learn how bad their mistake was and be aware to learn from it. And it’s not like he doesnt praise them for doing things correctly. I’m willing to bet if a player did get his feelings hurt (and I hope to God none of the Chiefs are like that) Haley would go check on him to genuinely see if he’s okay. The things he yells at them are really crucial things that seperate good from great.
Plus people can talk all the way about his yelling and anger, but it’s easy to ignore and not film his good side when players do well. Media loves contraversy. It sells better and longer than feel good stories.
I feel like I’m beating a dead horse haha
by worc on Nov 16, 2009 5:35 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The best armies in history had a leader the men feared more than the enemy.
I’m not saying this is war, but the politically correct positive reinforcement bit probably doesn’t make a whole lot of sense when you’re facing opponents who’ll do everything they can to get under your skin. Basically, if you can weather the Haley storm, you’re much less likely to be goaded into mistakes by opponents.
One thing I WOULD like to see changed from negative to positive is the whole “Eliminate this problem. Eliminate that problem.” For instance, rather than harp about NOT producing negative plays, I think the proper psychology is to create POSITIVE PLAYS. You NEVER tell a back to NOT fumble. It plants the image of him fumbling in his head. Instead, you just tell ’em to HOLD ONTO THE DAMN BALL!!! Then the ’back visualizes doing the RIGHT thing.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 16, 2009 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
most yelling
most of them had to do with cassell’s fumble~!!~!
by kcstevesportsfan on Nov 16, 2009 7:05 PM CST up reply actions
Is it just me???
Or did the O-line do a MUCH better job yesterday??? I’m thinking maybe some of us here at AP were right about Ndukwe and Smith instead of Goff/Rudy. Some good help from the TEs and this line could become respectable again.
I thought the same thing
With the exception of that Alleman feller who got bullrushed fairly easily.
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by craig in calgary on Nov 16, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
didn't Rudy start and play the whole game?
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers
It was the Raiders.
I’m reserving judgement until after the Steelers’ D gets a shot at them.
by NJ Chiefs Fan on Nov 16, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions
Mostly good moves, I think...
I like Pope more than Ryan… but would also like to see more of Cottam. I think Ryan should get cut. (not sure if he actually WILL, though)
I like Chambers opposite Bowe… has been great so far.
Wade is at least reliable at PR… though I’d like to see my boy, Lance Long back there sometime!
Charles is CLEARLY the #1 RB… Kolby is probably the #2… so that’s fine. Savage may be on his way out, or to the inactive list at this pace.
Safety is a big concern… I didn’t see much of the game, so I didnt’ notice Leggett… how’s he look at FS?
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers
Given the opening, Smith showed an extra gear that I liked.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
must not have found many openings
9 carries for 12 yds?
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers
o dlline
tough run between tackles
seymore in mid..
by kcstevesportsfan on Nov 16, 2009 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
Joel- Why don't you ever post the link to the depth chart on these stories?
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers
Here ya go
Here’s a link to the page it’s on. I usually don’t like to link PDFs, then forgot to link to the page.
by Joel Thorman on Nov 16, 2009 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
thanks :)
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers
another change?
Ndukwe now listed as the #2 RG?
Haley mentioned that he’s getting work there, just hadn’t seen it on a depth chart until now…
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
* Stats are for losers
Circle peg in a circle hole...
Its about time.
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by GenericBrand on Nov 16, 2009 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
Haley question
The guy has had the same personality and style of coaching since he came in the league. That style has resulted in him moving up from conditioning coach to WR coach to OC in a short time. And now that style has resulted in landing a HC job.
So for those that claim he needs to change how he handles players and personel; why would you change something that has brought you so much personal success in a short period of time? The Chiefs knew exactly what they were getting when they hired him. I would understand people getting upset at Haley if he was a quiet – low key guy that has all the sudden changed his ways. But he is doing what he has always done. For those that have a problem with Haley’s style, I would say you need to direct your anger to Pioli and Hunt. I’d be like bringing in Chad Johnson and then complaining that he talks too much trash.
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