Browns Claim Roth; Chiefs Still Have Open Roster Spot

by Joel Thorman on Nov 25, 2009 3:39 PM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

The Kansas City Chiefs currently have one open roster spot with S Maurice Leggett being shipped off to injured reserve.

We now know that position will not be filled by recently waived Miami Dolphins LB Matt Roth. The Cleveland Browns claimed him today according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.

The Browns have a higher priority than the Chiefs so we're not sure if Scott Pioli and Co. put in a claim on the former Dolphins draft pick. There was plenty of speculation stirring on Roth's availability.

Leggett missed practice yesterday so it was likely the Chiefs had a pretty good idea of his fate at that point meaning a roster spot would be open. Yesterday, Roth was waived. The fact that the Chiefs didn't quickly sign a player, like they normally do, caused a lot of us to think that the club put a claim in on Roth, and were waiting to hear of the results.

If that were the case, it ain't happenin' now.

So what position will be used on the open roster spot?

Running Back

The Chiefs signed Tim Castille last week but with Dantrell Savage's injury keeping him out of practice once again this is a position that the front office might look to

Safety

Strong and free safety is a weakness with Leggett's injury. This is the position I think the Chiefs will look to help the most.

Offensive Line

Not likely. The Chiefs have known about their offensive line for a while and have exhausted a lot of options. If there were a lineman worthy of a look, they would have already done it.

Receiver

The Chiefs seem okay at receiver but they've shuffled lots of them in and out over the past few months so I wouldn't count it out.

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safety for sure

that’s the biggest area of weakness on the roster by far.

by reedeasy on Nov 25, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions

it is... BUT

again, you’ve got
McGraw/Morgan at FS
Brown/Morgan at SS
Daniels can fill in, like Leggett was, at Safety in a pinch

I wouldn’t be surprised if they claimed a different position

* "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

by stagdsp on Nov 25, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions

that's fair

rb maybe?

by reedeasy on Nov 25, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions

I like Hart... could be a "pioli guy"

or they might just promote a PS guy this week

by stagdsp on Nov 25, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions

he's proven....

but they could move Williams up just to see where he’s at now

by reedeasy on Nov 25, 2009 3:52 PM CST up reply actions

someone gonna make "Pioli Guy" shirts to sell?

I’d wear one once its prevelant that Pioli has really turned the franchise around :P

by worc on Nov 25, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

You should want to wear one now BEFORE he turns the organization around...

then you could truly claim you’re a Pioli guy!

I get your point though, where’s the guy with the ambition to get this going? I’d be in for a shirt.

"Gonna gallop all over the Chiefs. Cleat prints on the chests. Mud in the face masks." - 2.7* *Yes I know it was changed to 2.9 but f*ck the statisticians.

by Kristospherein on Nov 25, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions

Im in

Maybe we need to get oldchiefsfan on this.

The AP Wolfpack shirts are awesome!

It is a new Era at Arrowhead. I do not yet know if it is one of greatness or one of ineptitude. I am excited to see which way it goes, and will support my team until the end, bitter or sweet!

by KC4Life on Nov 25, 2009 4:10 PM CST up reply actions

I'm picturing

black shirt, white letters, Sopranos or Godfather font….

by stagdsp on Nov 25, 2009 4:12 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Perfect

We need to seriously see if Oldchiefsfan would do this.

I see we got 5 buyers already!

It is a new Era at Arrowhead. I do not yet know if it is one of greatness or one of ineptitude. I am excited to see which way it goes, and will support my team until the end, bitter or sweet!

by KC4Life on Nov 25, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions

or

“the Right 53”

“never go against the family”

by stagdsp on Nov 25, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions

Put that on the back

“Pioli Guy” on the front
“The Right 53” on the back

Black shirt
White Soprano/Gangster font

I am gettin’ very excited about this possibility

It is a new Era at Arrowhead. I do not yet know if it is one of greatness or one of ineptitude. I am excited to see which way it goes, and will support my team until the end, bitter or sweet!

by KC4Life on Nov 25, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions

no the shirts should be black with red lettering on front

The Right 53 on backside with gold lettering.

No matter what i would get one

by Shutters on Nov 25, 2009 5:16 PM CST up reply actions

I want that shirt if it's done right!

Please post it on the website if these shirts get made. No Hanes beefy tees please!

Mr J
KC Chiefs Fan

by Mr J on Nov 25, 2009 5:27 PM CST up reply actions

It can be pitched: "Are you a Pioli Guy?"

by worc on Nov 25, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe Price comes up off the practice squad and gets a shot.

by bh13 on Nov 25, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions

darn, I think we put a claim in, willnever know but....just a guess

by SDChief on Nov 25, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions

mike hart would be great.

by SDChief on Nov 25, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions

How come the Browns have a higher priority?

I thought it was based on last years draft order.

by saskwatch on Nov 25, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply actions

I think they reshuffle based on your current record

by stagdsp on Nov 25, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions

nope, based on this years record. they re-evaluate the priorities every few weeks

by RamX21 on Nov 25, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions

it starts that way and then resets by record as the current season plays out

The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.
Bill Parcells

Knowledge is confidence. And confidence lets you play fast.
Bill Parcells

by kcguy on Nov 25, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions

I think waiver wire pecking order is determined by the team's current records (worst gets first)

by reedeasy on Nov 25, 2009 3:48 PM CST reply actions

One player I'd like to see is Ian Johnson, RB out of Boise State

I believe he is still on the Vikings practice squad, and he looked good in the preseason

by Aperture on Nov 25, 2009 3:50 PM CST reply actions

yeah, I like him too

by stagdsp on Nov 25, 2009 3:52 PM CST up reply actions

DB or RB

I highly doubt OL…we haven’t had any new major injuries and our line finally seems to be playing “ok” together. On the other hand, we’re one injury away from needing another player here…so they might look ahead. I truly think our major needs are in the secondary and at RB though. With Savage going down and us gaining a spot with the “non-loss” of 2.7, we were at a weak point last week before signing Castille. With the signing of Castille, a bruiser type RB—-which is what we most needed as a compliment to Kory and Charles, we filled our biggest hole in the RB core. I still get the feeling, however, our GM/coach are not satisfied with our RB core and might be willing to grab another to throw on the practice squad to get a better look at em.
Ultimately, if there is a halfway decent DB out there with general abilities (able to play either S or CB), we should go that direction. We’ll just have to see on this one. I have a feeling this injury really stung for them as we were already quite thin at DB.

"Gonna gallop all over the Chiefs. Cleat prints on the chests. Mud in the face masks." - 2.7* *Yes I know it was changed to 2.9 but f*ck the statisticians.

by Kristospherein on Nov 25, 2009 4:15 PM CST reply actions