Kansas City Chiefs Workout Former Packers Right Tackle, Too
by Joel Thorman on Sep 29, 2009 5:43 PM CDT
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And the news continues to roll in for the Kansas City Chiefs. Pro Football Talk reports that the Chiefs tried out former Green Bay Packers tackle Mark Tauscher.
Tauscher has played right tackle since the Packers made him a seventh round pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. He's been fairly durable throughout his career but injuries have cropped up in recent years which have caused him to miss eight games over the last three seasons.
He's coming off of ACL surgery which is why teams have shied away from him thus far.
Just this week, the Chiefs swapped right tackles on the depth chart moving recently acquired right tackle Ryan O'Callaghan to the first team above also recently acquired Ikechuku Ndukwe to the second team.
Tauscher definitely seems to be a viable option for the Chiefs at this point who have been trying to solve the problem at right tackle. I can start to connect some dots, though it doesn't necessarily mean much.
- The Chiefs currently have four tight ends
- It's unusual for a team that doesn't throw to it's tight ends to carry four
- The Chiefs are in need of help on the right side of the line
- Tauscher is a veteran who can play on the right side of the line
It's likely the Chiefs are interested in his services but are getting a better feel for where he stands following offseason surgery. Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said as recently as July 30th that he wouldn't rule out bringing Tauscher back but there's been no interest expressed publicly since then.
We're not sure if it's going to be Tauscher but I don't expect the team to be carrying four tight ends for very long.
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i believe
they may move oconnell to the practice squad taking the spot available.
they sign this guy to take 1 slot, sign chris henry for the other or promote long
who knows
Im just glad Pope was signed, been hoping for that since he was cut…
they signed an OT, Patrick to the PS
* "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
very easily could happen
then, there are still 2 spots on the 53…
I’m still hoping Tauscher and Miller
* "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
OL
Which would you rather have? Tauscher, Levi Jones or Langston Walker at RT?
Tauscher and Jones have had injuries and Walker was cut by a team that needs lineman…
by flyin_squirl on Sep 29, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
None are long term answers...all are better than Ndukwe
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 29, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Walker or Tauscher
Either one is an upgrade over Ndukwe at RT… though I still think Ndukwe can be very good at RG, as she showed last year.
AND, the Chiefs NEED another OT on the roster… O’Callaghan may start for a couple weeks, until Tauscher is ready to go… but there’s no backup behind Albert.
* "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
you must have a low opinion of Ndukwe
as she showed last year.
don’t hold back man. let us know how you really feel :)
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
ha, nice catch
freudian slip, I guess
* "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
I know
you were over at mistamic’s post and you couldn’t help yourself. Lol
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
If he's in decent shape, the Chiefs will sign him.
And will, in the process, have succeeded in landing the top-ranked FA OT of the offseason.
By conventional reasoning, it’s still early to expect Tauscher to be able to play.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
Any Warm Body
is an updgrade on that right side, and Tauscher has been good in the past with tremendous experience…
Put this in your pipe and smoke it:
1. Chiefs will be at least 8-8 and vie for division champs
2. DJ will break out and finally have his year
3. LJ returns to form
4. DBowe drops will reduce
I'm the biggest Taucher honk on here
But my concern is, the Packers line is in terrible shape and now Clifton is out for a while. Why aren’t they bringing him in?
RIP Bodhi - Not tragic to die doing what you love. You want the ultimate thrill, you gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price.
by craig in calgary on Sep 29, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
I know...
they look pretty desperate for a right tackle too. Especially after the Chicago game when that dude with the last name I can’t spell or pronounce was all over Rodger’s ass. Maybe we are trying to sign him before the Packers, but his injury will still be a problem for 2 or 3 weeks.
by I_Bleed_Red. on Sep 30, 2009 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Mike Mcarthy said they very well may bring him back
But he hasn’t made a move yet, my guess is because Tauscher is going around and working out
According to 3GChief and davidv ...
Beisel and Colclough were released today as well
This leaves 2 open roster spots per my estimation…even with the Pope signing.
Crabtree is off the PS for another Tackle.
and
Cuts
The Chiefs released LB Monty Beisel and CB Ricardo Colclough on Tuesday. Beisel played in three games for the Chiefs in 2009. Colclough appeared in one contest and was inactive for two games for Kansas City this season. Kansas City also released TE Tom Crabtree from the practice squad.
They don’t need to cut any of the TEs at this point to bring in Tauscher and another player whose name we don’t know yet.
I wouldn't be surprised if he's still a few weeks away.
But in fairness to Tauscher I haven’t read(and I checked regularily when we were looking for a RT before) that he had even been brought in to workout for the Packers so not sure that their lack of interest in him can make for an argument that theres still an issue with his health.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Maybe we get lucky?
And people just assumed and passed up on the guy without giving him a chance? If thats the case we might have a long term solution for RT but I’ll wait and see how it plays out because we thought the same of “coming off surgery” Runyan.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 29, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmmmm....
I could see them doing with him like they did with O’Callaghan…Sign him and let him 1.) Heal up and get in shape, 2.) Learn the offense and start when he is ready.
A systematic upgrade of the OL….hmmm, who would have seen this coming?
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I think Pioli and Haley
maybe had this guy in mind all along, and were just buying time till he was ready
* "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
I dont know much about this guy really...
But I do lik his right arm….that thing could feed a family of 4 for a week.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 29, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I love neckbeards not in Denver :)
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 Sep 29, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Green bay fans pretty well writing Tauscher off as no possibility this year
I think it depends how much health he has regained for us…what about Langston Walker…he’s healthy and out there
Packers fans' opinion on Tauscher
Sounds like they love him, but didn’t think he’d be ready to play this year
No matter the case, there’s been an awful lot of clamoring for the Packers to resign Mark Tauscher. Sadly, that just won’t happen.
Everyone loves the former Badger walk-on-turned-starter, who went from 7th round pick to Pro Bowl (replacement) in just a few years. I loved how he did interviews with Fox 6’s “Packer Blitz” pre- and post-game show. He was relaxed, personable, likable, and pretty good at his job, too. When he was released, a lot of people were sad about it, myself included.
But there’s a problem with simply bringing him back now. Mark Tauscher tore his ACL on December 7th, 2007. As if that date wasn’t infamous by itself, combine it with this nugget: ACL tears take anywhere between 6 and 8 months to fully recover (Exhibit A: Donovan McNabb, 2006-7). However, that doesn’t mean that Tauscher’s rehab resulted in full recovery by August 7th, 2009. At 32 years old and over 300 pounds, that target date gets pushed back to closer to 12-14 months.
Couple that with the fact that Tauscher didn’t get the chance to attend anyone’s offseason training programs? Out of 32 teams, the team that had the most interest was…Green Bay. If every single team in the league passes on a high-quality player because of health/age concerns, there must be a good reason. And it’s not like he’s suffering from Adam Jones Syndrome; Tauscher was the team’s Walter Peyton Payton Man of the Year and Ed Block Courage Award winner in 2008 (after suffering the knee injury).
Face it, guys. Mark Tauscher was a wonderful player, an even better person, and a major asset to the team. But he’s not ready to play yet, and he likely won’t play in 2009. After a year away from the game, will he have any gas left for a return in 2010? I’m skeptical, but anything is possible.
* "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
source
http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2009/9/15/1031108/sign-mark-tauscher
* "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
kind of funny
It’s almost like all the teams are sitting around saying “well, if everybody else has looked at him and doesn’t want him he must be there must be good reason”. What if the “good reason” is simply nobody has looked at him but assuming everyone else has!
Air Cassel - approved for takeoff
haha, good point
I also don’t buy that argument, anyway.
Let each team evaluate players first hand… they all look for different things.
* "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
He also wasn't cleared to practice on time for offseason programs.
Like Runyan he wasnt cleared until late in the summer so I’m with kabrink with maybe no one gave a chance to prove himself.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 29, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
Decmber 7th the day that will live infamy: The day Tauscher blew his knee out!….oh and Pearl Harbor
Mark Tauscher tore his ACL on December 7th, 2007. As if that date wasn’t infamous by itself, combine it with this nugget: ACL tears take anywhere between 6 and 8 months to fully recover
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 29, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
but isnt that almost two years ago now?
either the date is wrong or…
Winning begins with Attitude - 2009 Chiefs 12-4
The injury did indeed occur Dec. 7 2008
I've been rapping for about seveteen years okay? I don't write my stuff anymore I just kick it from my head you know what I'm sayin? I can do that. No disrespect but that's how I am.
So the article is wrong...good.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 30, 2009 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank you football gods!
After that horrible game these moves are a nice pick-me-up. It’s just nice to see our coach and gm are making moves. It means they admit that we have problems and THAT is the first step to recovery!
David Janssen
KC Chiefs Fan
It's almost as if...
They heared the collective sigh from the chiefs nation…and not a sigh of relief, a sigh of “welcometo the last three years sigh”
I’m so happy that when I logged on to AP Mobile while at this safety seminar for work that it was blown up with roster moves, trades and shake ups! Welcome to the new regime gentalmen!!
We bitch they act, not bye our bitching but because they need to. A breath of freash air. The previous crew was straight OFP “own Fu$&ing program”
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