O'Callaghan claimed by Kansas City Chiefs

Former Patriots offensive lineman Ryan O'Callaghan has been awarded to the Kansas City Chiefs on waivers.

The Browns also put in a claim on O'Callaghan, but the Chiefs had priority based on having the worse record in 2008.

Former Patriots Vice President of Player Personnel Scott Pioli is in his first year as Chiefs general manager, so he has a background with O'Callaghan, a 2006 fifth-round draft choice in New England.

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Very Nice

This should put Pioli back in peoples good book again after yesterday.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 6, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

POSITIVES: Massive blocker who eliminates defenders at the point of attack. Strong, walls opponents from the action or engulfs them altogether. Makes effective use of angles, keeps his feet moving throughout the action and possesses powerful hand punch. Does not give up an inch of room and easily anchors at the point.

NEGATIVES: Not quick or explosive into run blocks. Loses balance sliding out laterally and lacks top range. Has a history of shoulder injuries which is a concern.

ANALYSIS: Offering enticing size and ability for a strong side tackle, O’Callaghan has the tools to eventually start in the NFL. Must receive a clean bill of health and complete his game, yet is a solid middle-round choice.

home, of the....CHIEEEEEFS!

by Holmeslice on Sep 6, 2009 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

(from Sports Illustrated 2006 Draft Page)

home, of the....CHIEEEEEFS!

by Holmeslice on Sep 6, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

...and it begins.

by Archyrr on Sep 6, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

whats his history actually playing nfl games?

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

5 games started in 2006 I think?

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 6, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds about right.

Five or six in ’06, started at least one game in ’07 and was on IR for all of 2008.

by NESilver on Sep 6, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

From what you've seen has he shown any ill effects of last years injury

In the limited time you’ve probably seen him in preseason? Or does he look like the same player? Also what made him expendable in NE?

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 6, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shoot.

I wish you had asked me sooner, before I deleted the preseason games from my DVR. I can’t say I was paying any particular attention to O’Callaghan (I was looking more at Sebastian Vollmer when I had the chance). But he became expendable because we had a ton of offensive linemen in camp, and Belichick looks like he feels Vollmer is good enough to be our swing tackle this year if necessary. Our other backups at the O-line are C/G type guys.

For what it’s worth, this was probably one of the most difficult rosters to crack, so it was inevitable we were gonna cut some strong players. If we could keep just two or three more players, O’Callaghan probably would’ve been one of them.

by NESilver on Sep 6, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Forgot to mention

We have OT Mark LeVoir on PUP, so we’re probably expecting him to come back midseason and help out there. That probably factored into the decision to cut O’Callaghan as well.

by NESilver on Sep 6, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what is your impression

will he start for chiefs?

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I only saw some of the Vikings game for the Chiefs.

But it did look like Cassel was having to scramble a lot. I’m not gonna lie, I don’t even know who your RT is anymore (I just know you released McIntosh). So, if the shoulder’s not giving him any problems, I’ll just say he has a much better chance of starting for you guys than he did with the Pats.

by NESilver on Sep 6, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for

telling us in such a nice & gentle manner NES, but we know our OL leaves something to be desired, to put it mildly (as you did!). :)

by ttownmikey on Sep 6, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

second ttown

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank god.

And thanks, NES.

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by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes finally a pickup

2009 AFC West champs....... KC Chiefs!

by Jay 23 on Sep 6, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope he pans out ...

because having a decent RT and being able to slide Ndukwe inside to his natural position will instantly make this line better.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 6, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Quote from Rotoworld...

“Chiefs claimed OT Ryan O’Callaghan off waivers from the Patriots.

O’Callaghan was good enough to start seven games for the Pats between ‘06 and ’07, but missed all of 2008 with a shoulder injury. He’ll immediately push Damion McIntosh, Barry Richardson, and Ike Ndukwe at right tackle in K.C."

Apparently even after we release him Mac is still our RT.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 6, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe...

…but with the Belichek/Pioli connection, you never know. Cutting a guy at this point is all but handing them to us with our placement. Not exactly a trade, but decent. Maybe the Hoodie was feeling a little guilty after robbing Crazy Al.

by Archyrr on Sep 6, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

not guilty just a little generous to good people like us :)

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

Just playing devil’s advocate today, offering up other “possibilities”.

by Archyrr on Sep 6, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

But I could care less about this one versus signing Tony Pashos. Ryan couldn’t break New England’s starting line-up and they give every new player a chance. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE this pick-up for the sake of depth, but if we’re done here, color me disappointed.

by Matt Conner on Sep 6, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Could say the same thing about Pashos.

He couldnt break the starting lineup either at RT or RG. I think this is a solid pickup. Hes a big kid who’s good in pass blocking, which is more of a concern then the run blocking at this point, has starting experience on a 2006 NE team that had an extremely good oline, and Pioli is familliar with him.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 6, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That

makes three new O-linemen in the last two weeks. Average would be such an incredible improvement over what we have had, I’d take it for now and hope for more improvement next year.

by Druful on Sep 6, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Considering we have cut/placed on IR 5 Offensive Linemen in the last 3 days,

we still need more.

Before this signing, we only had a total of 8 O-Linemen…and 6 crappy ones at that. Not only do we not have depth, we don’t even have crappy depth.

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by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DTR, this pickup, sackmaster approved!:)

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.

by Eric Allen on Sep 6, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is all I need to know.

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by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Massive blocker at point of attack,

bet some KC qbs are happy to hear that, that whole losing balance thing, no problem he can still lay there and be better than Sac!:) Now this is positive, Pioli get Pashos STAT!

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.

by Eric Allen on Sep 6, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs