Chiefs Pluck a Practice Squad Player From the Eagles

by Joel Thorman on Dec 25, 2009 4:26 PM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

This is one Christmas Reshard Langford won't forget.

The Kansas City Chiefs announced today they have signed Langford, a safety from the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.

I'm sure some of you aren't aware of the practice squad rules. A team can sign a player from another team's practice squad but has to activate him to the 53 man roster.

Langford signed with the Eagles as a rookie free agent this season and has spent the season to this point on the practice squad.

"(Practice squad) guys are free agents, essentially,” Haley said today (via Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com). “There is probably a lot more pilfering that goes on that doesn’t show up because guys choose to stay put. This is a guy we’ve done a lot of research on and feel like it’s a guy who has a great opportunity with us.“

Haley also said he does not expect Langford to be active this weekend.

Practice squad players can choose to stay where they're at instead of being signed to another club's 53 man roster.

He was a four year starter at Vanderbilt and stands at 6'1", 213 pounds.

The good news for Langford is that the Chiefs have had their eye on him for quite some time and liked what they saw. The bad news is that (according to Wikipedia) he grew up a Broncos fan.

(H/T Nick Britt for getting it first in the FanShots)

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Well Merry Christmas Mr.Langford

and welcome to Kansas City.

by tomahawk44 on Dec 25, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions

+1

He won’t be a fan of the Donkeys for much longer!

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Dec 25, 2009 7:52 PM CST up reply actions

he grew up a Broncos fan

Hey everybody’s got something in their past that they are embarrased about!

Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.

by aPacificChief on Dec 25, 2009 5:24 PM CST reply actions

looks like a sure tackler

Check out some youtube videos of him, he can lay the wood and he had a nose for the football…looks decently fast, around 4.5

by hock57 on Dec 25, 2009 5:47 PM CST reply actions

scouting report

link

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09. Almost there :)
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Skins & Raiders! Pittsburgh Sweet!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Dec 25, 2009 6:18 PM CST reply actions

Sorry Nick that was one of your links

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09. Almost there :)
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Skins & Raiders! Pittsburgh Sweet!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Dec 25, 2009 6:48 PM CST up reply actions

Sorry man, didn't see you post this or I wouldn't have posted what I did down below.

by javim100 on Dec 26, 2009 7:47 AM CST up reply actions

sounds good

I like it

by dwil2009 on Dec 25, 2009 6:26 PM CST reply actions

Maybe our 1st FA pickup?

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09. Almost there :)
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Skins & Raiders! Pittsburgh Sweet!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Dec 25, 2009 6:50 PM CST reply actions

Yeah

he was definitely layin the smack down on the opposition. Might be on to something with this pickup…..

by Hail2DaChiefs on Dec 25, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions

Hard to tell but

his highlights look pretty good and if he runs a 4.5 in game conditions then he could pan out well. Too bad he won’t be active this week, would be good to get a couple real games of tape on him.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Dec 25, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions

With the history the Chiefs signings so far this year...

my bet is he could well play this weekend. Haley would’t let it be known one way or the other.

So you think you are so important that no one can replace you? Put your finger in a bucket of water and pull it out. Does it leave a hole? Nope, just some ripples that eventually calm themselves!

by Fan of the Red And Gold on Dec 25, 2009 8:53 PM CST reply actions

Also, Merry Christmas to everyone!

So you think you are so important that no one can replace you? Put your finger in a bucket of water and pull it out. Does it leave a hole? Nope, just some ripples that eventually calm themselves!

by Fan of the Red And Gold on Dec 25, 2009 8:54 PM CST reply actions

We need young blood at safety. I like this a lot better than taking CB’s and using them at safety (Leggett, Washington)

Merlinnj

by merlinnj on Dec 25, 2009 9:10 PM CST reply actions

I ran the sim mod excellent

yet in the sim Okung is an OG, no matter what I did wanting a Guard Okung was the answer.
Do you have input on the team needs? I see that Pioli is a BPA type for a 3 ranking on most but Center should be a 2 and NT should be a two at least if not one.
Merry Christmas Merlin

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09. Almost there :)
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Skins & Raiders! Pittsburgh Sweet!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Dec 25, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions

Okung is listed as an OT and an OG on drafttek. So, if you play with the priority codes he could come up as either an OT or an OG.

Steve, I set the Chief draft needs for drafttek. So, feel free to send me emails though draft tek if have detailed feedback. I’ll be glad to talk about how I sent the needs. They are fluid and I keep tinkering with them. I will be doing some detailed postings on arrowhead addict about what I am thinking for each need. I love all the feedback and do adjust based on the input of others.

Merlinnj

by merlinnj on Dec 25, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions

Cool

My home computer has no email so I will remember that at work.
Good stuff though! again I will have to search that spam filter for my password :)

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09. Almost there :)
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Skins & Raiders! Pittsburgh Sweet!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Dec 25, 2009 11:03 PM CST up reply actions

Good pick up

And the talent evaluations continue….. hope he gets some game time starting this weekend.

I'm not a smart man

by Gumpster on Dec 25, 2009 9:31 PM CST reply actions

Sorry,man.

You might’ve had a future ahead of you,but you’re in Kansas City now.

by LodeRunner on Dec 26, 2009 12:11 AM CST reply actions

Here's some info about Langford according to "http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?Prospect_ID=1756"

Reshard Langford Scouting Report

Position: SS
School & Year/Status: Vanderbilt – Senior
Jersey Number: #33
Height & Weight: 6’2 – 210 lbs.

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:

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Reshard Langford, SS, Vanderbilt
A senior, Langford has just about as much experience as a college player can have. He has started 45 straight games dating back to his freshman year, bouncing back and forth between free safety and strong safety (where he currently resides). He also redshirted in 2004 before stepping into a key role. Langford can run as low as 4.50 in the 40-yard-dash and has decent size (6’2 and 210 pounds), but his real value comes as a hard hitter. He is revered as the hardest hitter on Vanderbilt’s bowl-eligible squad. Langford also has a nose for the football, tying for the team lead in interceptions as a junior with three. A natural team leader, Langford was voted to be a captain at the end of the 2007 season. With utmost durability and no off-the-field issues of any kind, Langford will be a safe, solid choice for any NFL team in the upcoming draft (especially one looking for secondary depth and seeking a player who can step in and produce immediately if a starter goes down). Langford, however, does not project as an absolute star and it’s hard to imagine him going off the board on Day 1. A selection midway through Day 2 of next April’s proceedings should be expected.

Last Updated Nov-18-2008 by Ricky Dimon

by javim100 on Dec 26, 2009 7:37 AM CST reply actions

Too bad...

I hope this is a good pick up,but when I read the title of the article, I was really hoping it was former-Mizzou TE Martin Rucker. I know after Cleveland dropped him that Philly picked him up and put him on their practice squad. With the injury to Cottam, I was really hoping to read this article and see that we picked up Martin Rucker, oh well let’s hope Langford is a diamond in the rough.

by JASiege on Dec 26, 2009 7:50 AM CST reply actions

I love the pick up

I know I know…Ill be called a homer, but I actually have seen him play in college, I like this kid, he is a hard hitting safety, captain of his football team in college, smart kid, 4.5 speed, nice size, great hands…hes not super quick, but hes also not a pure in the box safety…he can cover…We needed a safety, morgan obviously is not showing much….why not get a look at someone else…can’t hurt.

by SDChief on Dec 26, 2009 12:10 PM CST reply actions

another thing, he wants to play for the chiefs...he made that decision. We want players who want to be here.

by SDChief on Dec 26, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Wiki Stats

After his senior season, he was named a 2A First Team All-State defensive back and All-Region. He rushed for 1,459 yards as a senior, averaging 9.7 yards per carry and 30 touchdowns. On defense, Langford intercepted 3 passes and made 59 tackles. As a junior, he rushed for 1,351 yards and 15 touchdowns. He returned a punt and an interception for touchdowns during his junior season

At 6’1" and 213, he might have been picked up for kick return duty as well as his abilities at safety. Might even see him carrying the ball to take the load off of Charles in our last game

by Sam D on Dec 26, 2009 6:39 PM CST reply actions