RB Kolby Smith Lands on the Chiefs Third Team
by Joel Thorman on Nov 9, 2009 5:30 PM CST
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The Kansas City Chiefs have released their first RB depth chart of the post-Larry Johnson era. Here's how they line up:
3. Kolby Smith
I've said before that I expect Smith to be the closest thing there is to a replacement for LJ. He's the only running back that has, on more than one occasion, run the ball more than 10 times in a game in a NFL game.
More depth chart changes after the jump (including RG).
Andy Alleman joins the first team
In what a few of us would call a welcome change, C/G Andy Alleman moves to the first team at right guard. This spot was previously held by Mike Goff, who battled an injury last week.
Minor offensive line shuffling
Ikechuku Ndukwe is no longer listed as the backup left tackle. That's taken by Wade Smith, who now backs up three positions on the line.
Chambers still behind Wade
Despite being inactive on Sunday, Bobby Wade remains the starting receiver opposite Dwayne Bowe. Chambers is backing him up.
Quinten Lawrence was moved to the practice squad so Lance Long takes his spot behind Bowe.
Morgan is the No. 1 free safety, for now
DaJuan Morgan is listed as the No. 1 free safety but for the injured Jon McGraw.
Maurice Leggett moves into the strong safety role behind Mike Brown.
Savage returning punts
Good for Mr. Savage. He's now the No. 1 punt returner ahead of Wade.
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someone who was able to watch the game..
How did Alleman look?
Obviously, the overall protection still isn’t good enough… but, who played well (and not so well) on the OL?
* "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 9, 2009 5:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Alleman
was very mobile and sustained blocks especially in space.
by KC CZAR on Nov 9, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's good to hear...
I am guessing the ‘ol Goffer isn’t very mobile :)
* "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 9, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He blew a couple of assigments...
But alot of the reason we scored so effectivly in the last 5 minsute is because he started to look alot better. He played way better then Goff though.
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 5:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sounds promising
seems like the whole line has trouble with blown assignments… this must be a tricky blocking scheme!
How did Albert play? O’Callaghan?
* "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 9, 2009 6:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not good
Pretty pathetic but its true, Those two played pretty bad, along with Waters. Rudy looked like the best linemen we had to me, IDK though, He didnt look that good either. 3 sacks to the JAX jags is pretty bad.
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 6:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
who were the sacks "credited" to?
surprising to hear anyone say that Rudy looked like the best lineman
* "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 9, 2009 6:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, The ZB scheme I think was responsible
Twice the Hali position LB blee right in while Albert blocked in side?
The TE position chipped and ran a route and let the QB try to avoid the sack.
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 9, 2009 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sounds familiar
I think that’s been happening all year.
the Tackles are blocking their guy, someone runs right around them and the TE can’t get it done
* "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 9, 2009 6:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I mentioned it on another post
But can anyone think of another team that has their starting Tailback also doing kick coverage?
For some reason thats a resounding image I have of Sundays game was having Jamaal covering the opening kickoff.
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Nov 9, 2009 5:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
versatility?
lol
* "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 9, 2009 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the link...
http://www.kcchiefs.com/depth_chart/
I’m glad to see Alleman take the RG chart, maybe he can hold onto it the rest of the year
Kolby is likely only 3rd string until he’s had more practice time after coming back.. I think he’ll be productive.
* "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 9, 2009 5:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts on Kolby exactly, and Chambers had only been here 2 days.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Nov 9, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So do you think that this giant tangled knot of a team inherited by Haley is be becoming untangled?
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Nov 9, 2009 5:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Knot yet.
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Nov 9, 2009 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Pfft heh heh
I will always rec bad puns and wordplay. It’s the English major in me.
by Soria's Unibrow on Nov 9, 2009 5:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"behind mike brown"
dont care for that, but then we dont have many options there currently..
by be cee on Nov 9, 2009 5:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
What does Mike Brown have to do to lose his job?
Hopefully he is on twitter too.
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Nov 9, 2009 5:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it will untangle eventuall....
But behind closed doors, the entire team needs to air out the problems that they may or may not have with the coaching staff so this crap doesn’t happen again and we’ll release someone – I don’t know – good.
by His Royal Greatness on Nov 9, 2009 5:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think we should sign that kid the Broncos cut...
Play him @ safety. I know his last name is Williams
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 5:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jack Williams
Thats his name
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 6:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We didn't put in a claim
Detroit got him
by mightykc on Nov 9, 2009 6:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Charles and Savage playing a 2 back system...
with Kolby for short yardage situations. I don’t know if Haleys offense includes a power back. Now that he doesn’t have LJ he may move more toward speed backs the majority of the time.
You would think Charles would eat up all Savages carries, but we’ll have to see how that plays out.
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 9, 2009 6:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Get your Arrowhead Pride Wolf Pack T-shirt now!
sorry, but shirts that look like that are exactly why the good folks in denver call our stadium “camarohead.” just sayin..
by be cee on Nov 9, 2009 6:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They call us that?
Wow, Thats not intresting at all, Just saying.
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 9, 2009 6:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah like.....so?
Who cares what the Donkeys think? The shirts are sharp & old chiefs fan put a lot of effort into the creation of them. Just sayin……
by ttownmikey on Nov 9, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
actually, it's only "be cee" that's insulting the shirts
Donks fans are insulting the Chiefs, the stadium and the good folks of KC with “camarohead” slander.
Of course, I’ve heard people in StL call it the same thing…
* "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 9, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i dont know about sharp
but you’re right. he prob put a lot of effort into them and i shouldnt have insulted.
different sense of style i reckon..
by be cee on Nov 9, 2009 11:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
NDuckwe is backing up Alleman?
That seems messed up to me. maybe next week the depth will change once
NDuckwe gets some practice at Guard.
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 9, 2009 6:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nope...
not yet… Ndukwe is backing up O’Callaghan
Goff is behind Alleman
so far
* "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 9, 2009 6:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well I am happy with Goff going to second team :)
baby steps
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 9, 2009 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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