Chiefs Awarded Former Patriots T Ryan O'Callaghan Off Waivers
by Joel Thorman on Sep 6, 2009 5:49 PM CDT
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The Kansas City Chiefs have claimed T Ryan O'Callaghan off of waivers according to Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe.
O'Callaghan was recently released by the New England Patriots, former home of Chiefs GM Scott Pioli, which led many, like Mr. Reiss, to speculate that the Chiefs would put a claim in on him.
O'Callaghan has appeared in 26 games since being a fifth round draft pick of Pioli and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in 2006.
He started six games his rookie season and one in 2007 when starter Nick Kaczur was injured.
He injured his shoulder on August 28th last year and was placed on injured reserve causing him to miss the entire '08 campaign.
He's spent his time at right tackle and, at 6'6", 345 pounds, he's got the physical tools to compete there, especially on a Chiefs offensive line that has plenty of question marks, particularly along the right side and particularly at right tackle.
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That one went over my head, Steve
What do you mean?
by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Upgrading up fanshot to frontpage
had a rabbit in a baby position and could only type onehanded lol
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
Oh, ok
Yeah, I can frontpage things I create, just can’t promote other’s Posts/Shots.
by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
The "Don" has listened and heard your request.
After much deliberation and consultation with his Consigliere, he the “Don” has granted your request and taken on a new soldier for his “Team”.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
I'm all for anything that improves us.
I’m hopeful that this is one of those moves. As others have said, perhaps he can fill the tackle spot and the Miami guys get the rest of the right side/center.
hells yeah
hope this is the first of many transactions to come!
* "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
pashos would still be wanted here
amendola of the philly practice squad asap
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
of course
also, I wonder who got cut to make room?
* "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
Will Haley want him to drop weight?
6’6" 345 pounds that is a big dude.
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
Kind of a preview maybe of what Colin Brown can be for us in the near future.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
I was actually questioning that during all of the preseason games.
Waters and Albert don’t seem to be playing as well since they lost weight (the others suck regardless). Maybe we should let the big guys stay big guys.
by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed.
We need the big guys, to be big if they are athletic enough to carry the weight. They can be big, and still well conditioned.
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
How soon can he start?
Wonder if it will take him a while to pickup the play book?
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I politely disagree with both of you
Yes. They will get pushed around for the first quater. However as the game goes on they will better than bigger opponents (e.g. Denver’s lines). In preaseason no starting lines play 4 quarters. Thus it is hard to judge. So what if we looked competitive for 3 quarters last year. We always found a way to lose all of the games – except the ones that we handed to us (e.g. Raiders).
by ALR on Sep 6, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I just think if they condition hard
at their normal weight, they should be able to go 4 quarters. Marty had big dudes, and that was a physical team.
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Maybe so, but
You can be bigger and well conditioned. It doesn’t require losing weight.
by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Brock Lesnar,
that is an example of conditioning, I hate the dude, but he is a freak!
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
I believe losing wait is a sign of better conditioning.
by ALR on Sep 6, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
but I hope they aren’t losing strength/muscle mass in addition to general weight.
Marathon runners are in great condition, but I could knock them down with a wet kleenex.
by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
Big fatties are big fatties to push around other big fatties.
I hope that the coaches adjust the wight restrictions some during the season.
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
Haley's theory
Is that when you are a big fattie you get to get away with poor technique because you are a big fattie with a lot of weight to move around and you can just lean on people. He wants the boys to trim down and learn better technique which when added to being better conditioned will (hopefully) show up as better O line dominance in the second half. Haley made the comment earlier in camp that Albert probably felt a little weird out there at a lower weight. I think it may take a little time to coach them up the way Haley wants, but it is possible that as these guys get to practice together and gel (of course we still have to decide if we have the guys) and get better with their technique, by midseason we could have a line starting to really look like something. Something other than a bunch of big fat guys anyway.
Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.
Not saying total Obesity
just a 5 or 8 pound adjustment
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
F = M*A
Force equals Mass times Acceleration.
We have decreased their mass, their first step acceleration hasn’t increased, net result of decreased force.
They may be able to run 100 yards, but that doesn’t help where it counts in the 5 yard bubble off the line.
by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Well...
Assuming their push off strength (force) has stayed the same… and their mass has decreased, then their acceleration will have increased?
True. But you are talking about one instance. Now try repeating the experiment several times with higher errosion of power in "fatties"
by ALR on Sep 6, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, man
I didn’t mean for that to be taken so seriously. I only meant it as a tangential observation. :)
by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a good one though.
The reason why I am so “for weight loss” is because I cannot forget how we always used to dominate Denver for most of the game. And at the end of games they slashed and ran through our defense like a hot nife through butter.
by ALR on Sep 6, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Good point
Didn’t think about that…that’s also his listing as of the start of last year so it could be different now.
At 6'6", any lighter he would be a te!:)
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
He has to at this point right?
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
Finally
A credible addition to the o-line. He probably ain’t gonna be an All-Pro, but he’ll be a hell of a lot better than Sackintosh.
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.
5. Larry Johnson will gain 0 yards rushing for the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
As Long As His Shoulder's Healed, Of Course
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.
5. Larry Johnson will gain 0 yards rushing for the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
Yep, and been around a winning franchise.
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
fyi
pats last preseason game is on o’callaghan is startin if your interested
"I will fight you!"
"What is your weapon?"
"My bare hands!"
"That is stupid. I will use a sword and I will cut off your bare hands."
by CT Chief Fan on Sep 6, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
on nfln
"I will fight you!"
"What is your weapon?"
"My bare hands!"
"That is stupid. I will use a sword and I will cut off your bare hands."
i think
the next pick ups could be tony pashos or paris lenon.
lenon is a new england cast off and was a tackling machine in detroit.
he would add good depth to our linebackers.
pashos would be a great boost to our O-line.
Mother #@!@#$$%$#!
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
Not yet...
It was a misleading title “Seattle Seahawks: Sign Tackle Tony Pashos”
Meaning, the guy that wrote the article wants them to sign him.
Thanks
There was a FanShot, then it disappeared.
Best news of the day after this signing.
by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Id be surprised if it ends up the Dolphins since they just put a claim on Frye from Dolphins.
Although for the same reason I doubt we see him here either.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
This guy is monsta mama jamma...
When a team like the Pats release someone I always wonder why they did. The Pats obviously are a team that’s not going to just release a potential stud or anything, but maybe he’s better than the guys we got in there. Let’s hope.
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions
Was just wondering something about pats releases
Does it seem like Bill is releasing a lot of Pioli draft picks………..or trading them? Did some of these picks have more support from Pioli than Bill?? Not that that makes them bad was just wondering.
That's actually a good question
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Well if you think about it
Everybody on that team up until this years were Pioli picks.
So anyone they release will be a Pioli pick. :)
http://ajax-dj.mybrute.com
Well everyone talks about Haley getting rid of Herms drafts
So all I am throwing out there is wondering if Bill is purging some of the ones that he wasn’t that high on of the young guys. Gutierez (sp) Now this OT, been quite a few recent draft picks that have not cut in in NE lately it seems like. I know I know the overall talent is higher was just posing a theory is all. Not including the trade to the Raiders. That seems like a “get what you can while they are still able” type trade. Also have my fingers crossed that Pioli was more right than Bill and some of the castoffs are gems. (adjusting my rose colored glasses)
Belichick and Pioli
Both had to sign off on the draft picks before New England would select them. If either one of them disagreed, they moved onto the next player. So I’m not too sure about your theory.
Maybe...
I think it’s more the Patriots system though. Pick them up and ship them off before they’re completely useless so you get something back.
Whenever the Pats draft a good player
it was Bill that was responsible.
Every bust was Pioli’s?
Nope.
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Sep 6, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Was that your assessment of what I said?
It wasn’t what I meant at all.
According to WPI - we cut Barry Richardson
So I guess O’Callahan starts week 1?
Why not B-Rich to ps?
Does he have to clear waivers first? That is another o-lineman, another signing coming?
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
Haha
That’s awesome. Both the guys we had in camp competing for starting RT lost.
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
What has to happen...
for Terrance Copper to get cut
by Tomahawk_Chop on Sep 6, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Copper
Is a Haley guy who works his ass of and isn’t great but isn’t a yo-yo and you always know what you are getting. Plus he is a special teams guy. He won’t be going anywhere unless we get someone major good.
Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.
"you always know what you are getting"
A WR who can’t catch is what you are getting but, at least he’s consistent.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 6, 2009 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
It's The Job Nobody Wanted :)
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.
5. Larry Johnson will gain 0 yards rushing for the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
I Can't
Just a moderator, not an editor. Joel tried upgrading me at one point but you apparently couldn’t do both moderation and editing, so I chose moderation.
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.
5. Larry Johnson will gain 0 yards rushing for the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
Whoo,
that would be too much overlord power!
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
This Isn't To Say I Couldn't Seize That Power If I Wanted It
Do not provoke the Overlord. :)
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.
5. Larry Johnson will gain 0 yards rushing for the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
UC and DTR have never abused their power
now UC has abused us less informed but all for the better:)
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I really think you should be able too
You have to scrape the poop IMO
and should get some upgrade power to.
Sorry about the call out last night just was dissappointed like 100% of AP :)
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah, It's Okay
I like the job I’ve got now and frankly my job doesn’t allow me to be much more involved. I travel a lot and am busy in the office. I had a lot more time to dedicate to it when I had a job I hated and didn’t put in as much effort. :)
Plus, I think Chris, Joel, DJ, Matt and DTR do great work as is. Chris in particular…he’s really done an amazing job building this site in just the year and a half or so that I’ve been here.
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.
5. Larry Johnson will gain 0 yards rushing for the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
"year and a half"
freaking noob.
j/k :)
by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup
Checked in shortly after the 2007 season. :)
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.
5. Larry Johnson will gain 0 yards rushing for the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
Thanks from me to both of you:)
I enjoy immensly what you both help create!
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
The truth is
We asked UC to moderate and he demanded we relinquish total control over blogging operations! :)
Nice.
Will be an upgrade for sure. Still needs some work but have a feeling he will do good here. I also think Haley will want him to drop about 20 lbs or so. About time we get some O-line in here.
I bet they move him back to RG where he should be.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Barry Richardson?
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
If Richardson was cut to make room then there more Olineman coming maybe?
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
I was hoping for Ryan O'Callaghan
he was pretty decent filling in for an injured Nick Kazcur. He’s not going to light the league on fire but we finally have a serviceable RT to get us throgh the season
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
We're still only at 9 offensive lineman though.
So its time to bring in someone else and wave goodbye to Copper.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
thumbs up
I like the pickup. And I love the picture of O’Callaghan bitch-slapping Shawne Merriman. Hopefully the justice system will bitch slap Merriman just like that too.
by Offense of the 70s on Sep 6, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
maybe
they will put him in real prison, like levenworth and then he with get " a shot at love"
by jakethesnake27 on Sep 6, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's like 2 in the last 2 weeks.
WTF?
by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
yea, I remember seing that one, but I can't remember where
and everyone discussed if it was even possible.
by jakethesnake27 on Sep 6, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Should have read further down
Sorry about that. Didn’t see your other post where you were rec’cing Offense of the 70s post
http://ajax-dj.mybrute.com
no problem,
also see the comment where rec’ing yourself is also lonely. although douchebag is more fitting.
we need a douche bag icon that we can use for this if it happens again.
by jakethesnake27 on Sep 6, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
no, never
rec’ed the Offense of the 70’s post. rec’ing your own posts is like that thing people use to do where you put your arms around and actlike you are making out with somone.
Making out with yourself, that’s what it’s like. Very lonely.
by jakethesnake27 on Sep 6, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
probably not that lonely though.
that’s like " I like in my grandma’s basement, and have never touched a boob before" lonely.
by jakethesnake27 on Sep 6, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
not like
live. damn it. typing is so hard
by jakethesnake27 on Sep 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
From 610 sports?
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
no
Will to replace where I typed with. I get excited and try to post quickly because I don’t want to be “that guy” that is the second to make the same comment or joke. its ackward, and not funny.
First = witty and funny, when it works
second = poser, not funny, even if it was the first time.
by jakethesnake27 on Sep 6, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
i hate to be a pessimist...
but our right side is going to be blitzed hard in Baltimore. Ike is still brand new and hes more of a guard from what I have read. No way O’Callaghan starts, although I was begging for this sign.
True to your name
:)
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Hey good move! C'mon fellas, one more big-O dude!
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We need a good, Irish related nickname for our new RT
After Sacintosh and McSack we need one for the new guy.
Ideas?
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
How about "Tommy Boy?"
Because it immediately makes me think of this:
by DThomasReigns on Sep 6, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
If you want me to shit in a box and mark it guaranteed
I’ve got spare time.
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech
Rotoworld suggested ....
That O’Callaghan should come in and push Barry Richardson and Damion Macintosh for the starting RT spot.
I sure hope theyre right about that….
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Scouting report
O’Callaghan scouting report from before he was drafted:
http://nfldraft.rivals.com/cviewplayer.asp?Player=63115&type=scoutingreport#scouting
by Offense of the 70s on Sep 6, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions
Practice Squad!
CB Jackie Bates
TE Tom Crabtree
DE Dion Gales
G Darryl Harris
RB Javarris Williams
WR Rodney Wright
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
patriots just scored a td running right behind Callahan.
Pushing guys around…
O'Callaghan was on the left side that time
He was an eligible tight end on that particular play, although he did have some good blocking earlier on the same drive.
He'll, he can catch passes too?
We may need him for that before too long. Good pickup.
Yes, I'm still alive. Sorry to disappoint you.
by royaldaddy on Sep 6, 2009 7:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah...
should have clarified… the play that got them to the one before he was on the right correct? #68?
O'Callaghan was holding his own
I’ve been watching what I can of that game, and O’Cal seems to be doing pretty damn good. Unless I missed something, he hasn’t missed an assignment. Looks like a great pickup!
I sincerely hope he pans out for us asap
From reading the above comments he seems to be head and shoulders above mcintosh and richardson
Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!
He looked good...
That one longer pass for a TD in the late 3rd or early 4th he locked on and gave Hoyer all the time he needed to throw that pass. I didn’t see any obvious whiffs either, unlike Mac and Richardson. That late long run for a TD he played a key role as well as totally sealing off the right side of that running lane with the help of the guard. Not to mention that run to the 1 yd line, he totally was responsible for that lane. He destroyed that DL. I am encouraged. I still think we should get that other tackle relased by the jags.
Also...
Totally unlike Mac and Richardson he did not give up if the play was past him he was running into every play trying to do something positive. When Mac and Rich let someone by they just gave up on it. Sometimes before the guy was by lol
Bingo.
That was one of the biggest things a few years ago when our O-line was the best in football. I remember many times you’d see Priest or somebody 15 yards down the field, still with at least one lineman out in front. Those guys were insane, exactly what we need from this new group.
Admittedly, I’d settle for a while for just giving Cassel time to throw and LJ and Co not getting hit three yards behind the line. But before too long I’d love to see us back to where we were.
I think he is a solid prospect
he seems to be head and shoulders above:
a) McIntosh who tried playing with a farm tractor tire around his waist – he had the best pivot foot of any RT in the business. Stand up when the ball was snapped, take one step back and pivot on the right foot as you watch the DLineman run by
b) Richardson who wasnt even sure which huddle to line up in every play – second best pivot foot, learned from the best.
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Oline = Terrible
Solution ?
Put one OT on IR, release 3 OTs and ..
Pick up a 5th round pick who played 7 games in 3 years who was just cut
Ravens will have a feast.
at least they are making changes!
patience, my friend
patience
* "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
Why keep terrible players?
If you want to improve the line, you need to get rid of the terrible players and bring in better ones. O’Callaghan should be a decent tackle, so that’s better than every one of the guys we dumped. We still need to add a couple more linemen, and I’m sure we will.
The Ravens were going to have a feast anyway.
Once we add another OL or two, hopefully the line will have moved from terrible to decent in a couple of weeks when the new players get used to the team and each other. It’s hard to go from a horrible team to a halfway decent one, it takes time.
by Offense of the 70s on Sep 7, 2009 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
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- UPDATE: Charlie Sheen didn’t buy Lawrence Taylor’s Super Bowl ring
- Alex Smith gets blown up by Jon Beason over Cam Newton comments
