Morgan, Not Daniels, Lines up at Free Safety for the Chiefs in Practice

by Joel Thorman on Nov 4, 2009 11:57 AM CST in 2009 Campaign Comment 55 comments

Chiefs S Jon McGraw has been injured and is causing a roster shuffle. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

The Kansas City Chiefs took the practice field today in preparation for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com has a practice report up and, somewhat surprisingly, DaJuan Morgan lined up at free safety.

The position has been an area of concern since news broke this morning that Jarrad Page was being placed on IR, ending his season, and Jon McGraw has been (and continues to be) out with a leg injury.

Travis Daniels, signed this morning by the team, was working with the cornerbacks.

Looney also tells us that Mike Richardson was missing from practice, which is perhaps the reason Daniels was filling in there, instead of at free safety. Daniels has a little experience at safety and is familiar with the Chiefs scheme so many of us thought he was signed for short-term safety help.

No word on Richardson at this point. He had been playing the nickel since being signed a couple weeks ago.

If Daniels was signed to supplement the Chiefs at safety then they're getting off to a slow start. Or Richardson's absence signals the arrival of another player.

As always with this Chiefs roster, stay tuned.

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please please

say they cut Richardson…

by tomahawk44 on Nov 4, 2009 11:59 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

CB Mike Richardson

may be cut to add Kolby Smith to roster.

by KC CZAR on Nov 4, 2009 12:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yep

They have until Friday to make that decision.

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by Joel Thorman on Nov 4, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Correct me if Im wrong

but with Page on the IR Daniels took his place right? and then with LJ being suspended SMith could be brought up so we wouldnt need to do that?

by tomahawk44 on Nov 4, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Correct as well

But LJ comes back from suspension on 11/9 so they’ll need another spot then.

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by Joel Thorman on Nov 4, 2009 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Cool

Thanks for clearing that up for me I was a little confused.

by tomahawk44 on Nov 4, 2009 12:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wait

No, for Smith we DO need another roster spot.

Chambers took LJ’s spot and Daniels took Page’s spot. No open spot right now.

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by Joel Thorman on Nov 4, 2009 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i was just gonna say that

didn’t we sign Chambers in LJ’s spot?

by CHIEFER on Nov 4, 2009 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

so that means that

richardson will be cut for kolby

by CHIEFER on Nov 4, 2009 12:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, if he's actually cut

As of now we don’t know anything.

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by Joel Thorman on Nov 4, 2009 12:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and too keep Chambers

we will have to cut another when LJ is back

by tomahawk44 on Nov 4, 2009 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that is if we bring Kolby back

by tomahawk44 on Nov 4, 2009 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Cue the Circus Music

Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of All Ages, I present to you your 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Defense…

by NJ Chiefs Fan on Nov 4, 2009 12:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Only 9 in that photo because the other 2 were in "no man's land."

by NJ Chiefs Fan on Nov 4, 2009 12:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What is Vrabel doing with that bottleof Ketchup!?

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by Patrick Allen on Nov 4, 2009 12:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Crying himself to sleep at night?

Seriously.

by JacinB on Nov 4, 2009 12:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hahahah

by CHIEFER on Nov 4, 2009 12:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

what odd looking clowns

kinda all remind me of the clown from that movie “IT”…shit is creepy.

by CHIEFER on Nov 4, 2009 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd like to see how Morgan plays

I thought he was one of the top safeties in his draft class. I hope the coaches give him a chance to play before deciding he can’t.

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2. Succop will bring stability to the K position for the first time in years
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4. Cassel will be a top 15 QB
5. Todd Haley won't make a poster and jump around holding it up welcoming the Chiefs players to summer camp, I mean TRAINING camp

by Chiefs_KC on Nov 4, 2009 12:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm still waiting on the....

Chiefs claim Edgerrin James off waivers…

Virtus In Arduo

by carthagechief on Nov 4, 2009 12:17 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Me too

Expecting the announcement sometime today.

by Nick Britt on Nov 4, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I dont think so, they would ONLY bring him in IF LJ was gone the entire season.

by SDChief on Nov 4, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

with kolby ready and working hard, why not see what we have with savage smith charles

by SDChief on Nov 4, 2009 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, I see NO benefit to bringing James in

* "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

by stagdsp on Nov 4, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

I do

It gives us an excuse to release Larry Johnson.

by Nick Britt on Nov 4, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

as if they need any more excuses for that!!!!

activating Kolby Smith should be all the excuse they need… on top of LJ being LJ

by stagdsp on Nov 4, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah....see Chief's Wide Receivers signings

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by carthagechief on Nov 4, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hard for Haley to pass on Edge

I agree that Charles deserves a shot and he will get it this week. Bringing in Edge would give him even more motivation.

by Nick Britt on Nov 4, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They don't need another old running back who can't produce anymore.

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by Patrick Allen on Nov 4, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

exactly

Haley kinda phased Edge out last year anyway, didn’t he?

by stagdsp on Nov 4, 2009 12:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Who knows

Part of me expects Haley to go after Edge just based off the fact that we have signed pretty much anyone with a Cardinals/Dolphins/Patriots connection or who has big-name recognition (Toomer, Chambers, Thomas, etc.) Edge has both.

Doesn’t mean I agree with it, but if it means we cut Larry Johnson to make room I am all for it.

by Nick Britt on Nov 4, 2009 12:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd be for bringing

back Sam the Bam Cunningham who has Patriots ties if it means we can cut LJ!

by ttownmikey on Nov 4, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hell Id be for Bring back a different Bam...

Bam Morris

OHANA!

by darwithabar on Nov 4, 2009 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Why..

would we go after the guy that was replaced mid season and then cut from AZ ….the team that was at the bottom of the league in rushing last yr?…Edge stepped up a little bit in the playoffs last yr but when I say a little bit, I REALLY mean a lttle bit,,,

by KCinAZ on Nov 5, 2009 7:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Engram, Toomer, Lelie, Chambers.....

I just am making a point there is a pattern…

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by carthagechief on Nov 4, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Right

But they picked up old receivers that they hoped were better than what they have.

This is how I look at the RB position. You have a few exceptional runners like AP, LT of old and of course Sanders, who are just sick.

Then you have everyone else. I haven’t seen very many guys who can do squat without an offensive line. So as far as I can tell Edge at this point, is a worse version of LJ. Our only hope at RB right now is to use our young, fast hungry guys. We need guys with the athletic ability to make something happen behind the terrible line.

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by Patrick Allen on Nov 4, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't we draft an RB in the 6th or 7th round last year?

Where is he? Every year there is Diamond in the Rough RB’s that come out of the late rounds.

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by craig in calgary on Nov 4, 2009 12:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Javarris Williams

on the practice squad

He has some good potential.

I seriously doubt Edge is brought in… this job is up for Charles and Kolby to grab…. WIlliams may have his shot next year

by stagdsp on Nov 4, 2009 12:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, I'm with you

I’m just saying I’m expecting it.

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by carthagechief on Nov 4, 2009 12:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by JacinB on Nov 4, 2009 12:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What was funny was ...

We’re not the only ones who notice this disturbing little trend going on. Listening to a SportsCenter radio newscast last night, they had a story about Chambers — basically that the Bears GM had been convinced to take a shot at picking him up by one of their analysts, but that the Chiefs got him first — and then followed that up with a “And Edgerrin James is available; he was released by the Seahawks” which had a distinct “expect him to go to Kansas City next” subtext to its tone.

by JacinB on Nov 4, 2009 12:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought you could only claim one person per week off waivers?

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by Lanier63 on Nov 4, 2009 12:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I dont' think that's the case

by stagdsp on Nov 4, 2009 12:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll stand corrected...

I’ve been the first one to correct people who say Morgan should get the shot at FS… because he’s a SS…

It might be just the opportunity he needs to show that he can play both spots, and at least provide valuable depth

by stagdsp on Nov 4, 2009 12:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Morgan > Leggett at safety I am sure.

Who cares, I want Eric Berry.

by Nick Britt on Nov 4, 2009 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

absolutely!

by stagdsp on Nov 4, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm all in for Berry!

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by carthagechief on Nov 4, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Morgan played CB/FS in college

his skillset in his coverage, not tackling or run support. I never knew why Edwards used him at SS, especially when playing with McGraw. I still don’t know why Haley’s continued to play him at SS and am glad he’s making the switch finally to FS. Hopefully he takes advantage of the opportunity because it appears the job is now open for grabs.

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by KansasCityShuffle on Nov 4, 2009 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We sure could use better coverage

maybe he can pick off a few passes as well.

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by Patrick Allen on Nov 4, 2009 12:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Morgan... I'd love to see him play well

Hopefully he takes advantage of the opportunity because it appears the job is now open for grabs.

That’s the key… the job is there for the taking… take it.

by stagdsp on Nov 4, 2009 1:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't.

Not on this team.

One week you’re stepping up and taking the starting job, the next week you’re waiting to see if someone is going to pick you up because someone saw some “stellar” has-been drop onto the waiver wire.

by JacinB on Nov 4, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

what?

by stagdsp on Nov 4, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not What Stag...

WTF, Your right maybe Morgan should go cry to Haley, “Your gonna find someone to take my job” short tear session between both “I gotta put in my two weeks man”

OHANA!

by darwithabar on Nov 4, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Considering our current preferences...

Maybe we should call Kevin Ross and see what he’s up to now-a-days. ha!

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by carthagechief on Nov 4, 2009 12:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

There just isn't much out there in the way of FA safeties

I went through the available FAs that have starting experience and its a pretty short list.

Clinton Hart (cut from SD this year)
Marlon McCree (as far as I can tell didn’t play much at all last year)
Stuart Schweigert (cut by Detroit, enough said)
Tank Williams (knee injuries have kept him out the last couple seasons)

It's a good thing Pioli and Haley aren't running AP or a lot of you guys would of been traded or cut for cast offs from the Pats Pulpit.

by KCporkchop on Nov 4, 2009 12:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs