Chiefs Part Ways with T Barry Richardson

by Joel Thorman on Sep 6, 2009 6:27 PM CDT in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp

The Kansas City Chiefs added a 6'6", 330+ pound right tackle in Ryan O'Callaghan moments ago.

And then they released a 6'6", 330+ pound right tackle.

The Chiefs had to cut one player to make room for the addition and, according to folks at Scout, it's tackle Barry Richardson.

Within seven days, the Kansas City Chiefs have released the starting and backup right tackle. If that's not an indication of their unhappiness with the position then I don't know what is.

Richardson was selected in the sixth round out of Clemson in the 2008 draft. He was expected to be a project but had more than a few of us excited in the early goings because of his physical tools. Apparently, those tools didn't cut it. And, if you watched a few of the preseason games this season in which Richardson participated at right tackle, there's no apparently about it. He struggled.

With this move, you have to give it to the new regime - if they don't like something, they're quick to move on. In this case, however, I would imagine the Chiefs take a long look at Richardson as a practice squad guy considering the lack of bodies on the offensive line.

That makes 13 of Herm Edwards' 26 draft picks still on this team.

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Thanks for the link in the other thread, golfbard!

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Sep 6, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions

my pleasure JT... very surprised they got rid of BR given the state of their oline. hard to believe ocallaghan will start week 1. maybe ndukwew?

by golfbard on Sep 6, 2009 6:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

hmm

This franchise has become VERY unpredictable. Another young guy with some upside who could play well as a reserve this season…
Guess they know better than I do though

by Bashman on Sep 6, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions

Cutting Richardson

They must have a trade in the works. They don’t have a back up LT and the guy they got from the Dolphins to play RT hasn’t looked very good. Hmmmm……..

by ChiefConcern on Sep 6, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions

Pioli doesn't fuck around

we have seen it before…he knows the OL will not work as it stood…he’s got something going

by KCCheeze on Sep 6, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions

We all hope, Pashos please?!

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 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions

pashos went to seattle i read on here.

anyway it wont matter, this kid can start for us….watching him on nfln hes better than anything ive seen from our RT’s

by SDChief on Sep 6, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions

just needs to lose 10-15

by SDChief on Sep 6, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Thought that was a writer

witha suggestion to his team.

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 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions

yep

was a writer’s plea…not a fact

by KCCheeze on Sep 6, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Good, so there is a chance!

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 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions

redacted on Pashos to Seattle unless you have a link

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah thought someone stated it as fact, guess you are right, hope its still possible

by SDChief on Sep 6, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions

I've checked around and I don't think Pashos signed

I read the Niners were interested. Seattle claimed a Miami reject OL off waivers.

by golfbard on Sep 6, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Pashos

signed with the 49ers.

http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_13286630

by Russter on Sep 9, 2009 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions

True

But the humbugging the decision makers is making me crazy :(
We have no idea what they want to do except make our Chiefs better.
As do we, we can question and argue but we are still just FANS.

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions

I wish you nothing but the best Barry.

Maybe he will be signed to the practice squad.

by elektroman on Sep 6, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions

I guess

That answers my earlier question about how much rope Pioli/Haley were going to give Richardson.

by Druful on Sep 6, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions

Has anyone put together a depth chart

based on the moves that have already been made?

by dakotadave on Sep 6, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions

Mills did in the fanposts

might be in all fanposts now

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 6, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions

I think they need to quit dicking around looking for a diamond in the rough

And get an established guy with a record of being a decent Tackle in there.

This offense isn’t going anywhere until they get that position buttoned up. Get a guy in there and draft a guy to be groomed as a replacment in the offseason.

We’re going on 4 years now without a decent RT.

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by ChiefDJ on Sep 6, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions

I'm Somewhat High On O'Callaghan

I think he’ll fill the position adequately…which is better than the Chiefs had for the last four years. At least he’ll keep Cassel from getting destroyed in season one.

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.

by UCrawford on Sep 6, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions

UC said it

so I’m taking it to the bank! Thanks for all the input UC as you do seem to know what you are talking about as well as keeping the rest of us from getting over-zealous!! : )

by ttownmikey on Sep 6, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions

With One Important Caveat

He had shoulder surgery last year and that’s ended plenty of o-linemen’s careers…so my assessment is pending his recovery from it.

Predictions for 2009

by UCrawford on Sep 6, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions

judging by is predictions for 2009

I’d say he’s as reliable as a Ford Pinto.

by jchief40 on Sep 7, 2009 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions

Hey watch the Pinto cracks

had one that took me and the wife repeatedly KC to Dallas with no problems.
Killed me once in Waco TX but hasn’t everyone had a Waco?

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 7, 2009 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions

O'callaghan very well could be a diamond in the rough

Get him acquainted with the new system, he’s already in shape…stellar performance stepping in for Kaczur… maybe this kid can play for us. At least he’ll be better than the sack of shit we know as Mcintosh.

by TonylovesKC on Sep 6, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions