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How Will The Kansas City Chiefs Replace CB Brandon Flowers?

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The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to line up on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks without the services of CB Brandon Flowers, who is battling a hamstring injury. The Chiefs won't announce inactives until about 1:30 p.m. today but we're expecting Flowers' name to be on the list as he's been listed as doubtful on the injury report.

Flowers, as you know, is arguably the Chiefs best defensive player. So how the heck do you replace him? Answer: you don't. But you can try. The Chiefs have a few options on their hands.

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There's Ricky Price, who was called up from the practice squad two weeks ago. He replaced Flowers last week when he went down but Todd Haley later indicated that's because Travis Daniels couldn't go. There's Donald Washington, who converted to safety from cornerback last year. Jackie Bates is another player who could be called into action.

And then there's Javier Arenas. As the Chiefs nickelback, can he replace Flowers?

"The techniques are similar and he has been in the room and he gets taught everything that corner is taught who plays outside," Chiefs defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel said of the nickelback position in general.

Of course, moving Arenas to replace Flowers means you need someone to replace Arenas at nickelback. "That goes with the theory of don’t weaken two spots," Haley said this week.

It sounds like Daniels would have replaced Flowers last week if he wasn't "having a little issue" and it also sounds like KC has some reservations about moving Arenas to cornerback. So I'll tentatively guess that we're going to see Daniels out there today.

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They wont.

But with Seattle’s lack of WR talent, we should be OK.

by ChiTownChiefs on Nov 28, 2010 9:39 AM CST reply actions  

I agree

with Joel. If Daniels is healthy, I think that’s who starts. But with our everything is a secret agenda, who knows who will be out there this afternoon.

by cowboyChief on Nov 28, 2010 9:46 AM CST reply actions  

Carr really needs to have a solid game today.

I know Seahawks don’t have the best WR’s but I’ve seen players other than B.Flowers get beat by less than average WR’s.

"Without me, it's just aweso".- comment made by Jamaal Charles and Eric Berry.

by chiefs_fan05 on Nov 28, 2010 9:46 AM CST reply actions  

I hope that Arenas will start in his place.

Daniels, yikes!

The views expressed by craig in calgary do not necessarily represent the views of all Canadians.

by saskwatch on Nov 28, 2010 9:46 AM CST reply actions  

My theory is this...

You start Arenas over there, and then in Nickelback formations you throw him in the Nickel, that way you are only weaking 2 spots… Maybe rotate Arenas out occasionally to keep everyone fresh…

Of course if I was Seattle, I would run tons of 3 and 4 WR sets.

Thats like saying: "Sure you didn’t get a hummer from Jessica Alba, but at least you got anally raped from Shaquille O’neil" --- Craig in Calgary

by averagegatsby on Nov 28, 2010 10:45 AM CST up reply actions  

Javier Arenas should defiantly get the start

Javier Arenas has been good for the Chiefs this season and if he starts he finally gets to show off why the Chiefs drafted him to be a cornerback and not a punt returner, kick returner, or nickel back. Plus if some no name like Ricky Price or Jackie Bates was starting for Flowers I would feel extremely uncomfortable watching this game.

Jamaal Charles + Thomas Jones= 2010 Playoffs

by bigbosschief on Nov 28, 2010 9:48 AM CST reply actions  

"Don't weaken two spots"

That says it all right there. You don’t want to put a “lesser” player in a position if you don’t have to; obviously injuries force you to do that from time to time, so putting Arenas, who hasn’t played as a pure outside corner consistently yet, would be weakening that position, and by moving him from his established position at nickelback, you put in another player who, again, hasn’t consistently played there yet, thus weakening two spots. Leave Arenas in at nickel, put in the next best option at outside corner, someone who has practiced with and behind Flowers for that spot in practice, and only worry about that position, instead of both outside corner and nickelback. Good call by Haley, in my opinion

"That was a good job. It wasn't pretty and we made it tougher than it had to be but that's alright. That's alright this time." - Todd Haley
Win pretty, win ugly, win easy, win tough, it doesn't matter

by FalconMF27 on Nov 28, 2010 10:26 AM CST up reply actions  

+21

I have an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one.

by Tarkus on Nov 28, 2010 11:02 AM CST up reply actions  

But we DID draft him as a kick returner..

They like versatile guys, like the Patriots. This is a good thing.

And yeah, what FalconMF27 said.

by bamachief5558 on Nov 28, 2010 12:21 PM CST up reply actions  

We also drafted him to be a nickle back (among other things).

I have an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one.

by Tarkus on Nov 28, 2010 12:25 PM CST up reply actions  

I mean..

obviously. Which is why I refer to him as versatile.

I’m not trying to be a smartass.. just assuring you that I, too, keep up with the Chiefs and know what’s up :)

by bamachief5558 on Nov 29, 2010 12:51 AM CST up reply actions  

Arenas has been good to great

in this situation why not use your BPA for that job? Which IMO is Arenas. Washington can play nickle, I don’t think that weakens two spots. Letting Daniels or Bates start seems like shooting yourself in the foot at that position.

I hope we add some depth in the secondary during the offseason, Washington, Daniels, and Langford haven’t looked overly impressive, at all. McGraw is slow, and its scary thinking about what would happen if Berry or Lewis (or both), were injured.

" That was a cajun run! Flew Bayou!" - Dexter McCluster

by shotty on Nov 28, 2010 10:02 AM CST reply actions  

do not want

Thats like saying: "Sure you didn’t get a hummer from Jessica Alba, but at least you got anally raped from Shaquille O’neil" --- Craig in Calgary

by averagegatsby on Nov 28, 2010 10:46 AM CST up reply actions  

We need it

No sense in giving another QB all day especially with our top DB out. Only pressure we’ve been getting is from blitzing. Blitz all day Romeo!

by KCinIL on Nov 28, 2010 11:10 AM CST up reply actions  

thats a risk

blitzing typically means that your corners are matched up man to man. your corners have to be great

I may be a smart ass, but at least I'm not a donkey

by Mayday07 on Nov 28, 2010 1:24 PM CST up reply actions  

But then on the flip side

If the rush gets there your corners don’t necessarily have to be great, just be there. I see the other side though

by KCinIL on Nov 28, 2010 3:56 PM CST up reply actions  

I think our success starts up front

Hasselbeck seems to wilt when he’s under duress. He has 8 TD’s and 7 INT’s. Let’s hope Tamba as well as others on the front 7 have big days and the secondary isn’t much of an issue no matter who is back there.

by Chief Willie Wildcat on Nov 28, 2010 10:07 AM CST reply actions  

Im a believer in "dont weaken 2 spots"

SEA runs a lot of 3 receiver sets, so we’ll need Arenas in the slot a lot. From what I can recall, Daniels had one hell of a offseason. All reports during training camp said he was outstanding, picking every ball thrown his way. I say let’s put Daniels out there.

Guess we miss Maurice Leggett :)

by Larryemcdaniel on Nov 28, 2010 10:08 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

Craig is a gametime decision (Head)

Seattle is a rad town.

Check #32 off the bucket list: My First Chiefs Game
Next up, #33: Shear a sheep.

by craig in calgary on Nov 28, 2010 10:12 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

have a great day today...

The 2010 Kansas City Chiefs draft class will go down in history as one of the single greatest draft classes in the history of the league.

by OnlyKCFanNVA on Nov 28, 2010 10:15 AM CST up reply actions  

I loved Seattle...

Im also an incredible music junky… The EMP is FANTASTIC!!! As well as all the extracuricular activities that Seattle has to offer…

Oh and im not sure if Canada is aware of this, but Rad hasn’t been used since about 1998.

Thats like saying: "Sure you didn’t get a hummer from Jessica Alba, but at least you got anally raped from Shaquille O’neil" --- Craig in Calgary

by averagegatsby on Nov 28, 2010 10:47 AM CST up reply actions  

The Chiefs face a weak offensive line today expect a sack or two from Tamba Hali

Tamba Hali is lining up against a rookie offensive tackle in Russell Okung today and an offensive line that has given up 24 sacks. PLUS BACK TO THE CORNERBACK STORY: Mike Williams is questionable for the Seahawks and hasn’t practiced all week so if he doesn’t start and Flowers doesn’t start it will be less overwhelming.

Jamaal Charles + Thomas Jones= 2010 Playoffs

by bigbosschief on Nov 28, 2010 10:15 AM CST reply actions  

+1

I like what this guy says . More of this please. I already didn’t sleep well last night.

And why do I get the feeling Craig could have a good night if he was in a Mennonite Farm Community?

by BucktheFroncos on Nov 28, 2010 10:23 AM CST up reply actions  

Carroll has been vague about the nature of Williams’ foot injury throughout the week referring to it as an “unusual” injury and something the team’s doctors hadn’t seen before.

Sounds weird too. Don’t think he’ll play.

by hornetchiefsfan on Nov 28, 2010 1:13 PM CST up reply actions  

I don't see how the Seahawks are favored by some to win this

The Seahawks have an awful offense ranked 29th overall and an awful defense ranked 28th overall and they somehow have 5 wins i just don’t get it.

Jamaal Charles + Thomas Jones= 2010 Playoffs

by bigbosschief on Nov 28, 2010 10:36 AM CST reply actions  

Remember, the Denver game?

What I wrote in the predictions thread then:

“This game makes me nervous…
Yes, the Broncos don’t have a good record. However, there’s such a narrow margin between "good teams" and "bad teams". Denver is coming off a bye and I think they’re going to be fired up because of last year’s loss to KC, they’re pride (because of their record), and to avoid losing five straight for the first time since 1990. I really hope the Chiefs come out with at least as much intensity (and have learned from last week to hold onto it).”

Some same sentiments today. We caught Seattle at a time when they’re battling to stay on top of their division. I expect their players to be amped up. We better be ready this time.

by timmer on Nov 28, 2010 10:44 AM CST up reply actions  

Seahawks 3-1 at home, Chiefs 1-4 on the road.

I have an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one.

by Tarkus on Nov 28, 2010 11:05 AM CST up reply actions  

Sounds like...

We will see a mixture of Daniels and Washington in at Cornerback if Flowers can’t go… Washington can cover, but is weak tackling. Daniels… I can’t say I’m a fan, but lets see if he can put on a show for us.

Go Chiefs!!!!

by ravenhawk on Nov 28, 2010 10:39 AM CST reply actions  

well when I play Madden

and when Flowers gets hurt I put Arenas in..move Mcgraw back to FS and Kendrick Lewis to nickel..it works on a video game so bound to be best bet..haha (sarcasm)

by TheKansasCityChief on Nov 28, 2010 10:53 AM CST reply actions  

Maybe Emmitt Thomas will suit up.

What he lacks in youth he makes up with experience.

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by saskwatch on Nov 28, 2010 10:56 AM CST reply actions  

Huh?

You’re only able to dress 45 guys. Why would you dress someone who can’t play?

I have an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one.

by Tarkus on Nov 28, 2010 12:07 PM CST up reply actions  

If he doesn't play, he is not going to dress.

You need that spot for depth and special teams.

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by saskwatch on Nov 28, 2010 12:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Carr?

I would think you line Carr up on their best WR.
put in Areans on the other side and avoid nickel all you can. Berry as the nickelback with washington at S could be interesting for the nickel. I haven’t been impressed with Berry in coverage this year but he’s been playing zone for the most part. Maybe lining him up man would be a dif story. again, avoid the nickel and go for pressure

by SillyHatDay on Nov 28, 2010 12:29 PM CST reply actions  

The Chiefs don't do that.

The CBs cover specific areas of the field, regardless of where the opposing team’s WRs line up.

I have an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one.

by Tarkus on Nov 28, 2010 12:34 PM CST up reply actions  

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