Chiefs Training Camp: Andy Studebaker's Increasing Role
by Joel Thorman on Aug 18, 2010 1:37 PM CDT
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PrintRick Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News is a pretty darn good talent evaluator as far as the media goes and, after a visit to Kansas City Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, MO, he says Andy Studebaker is a guy to keep an eye on.
Primarily a special-teamer in his first two seasons in Kansas City, Studebaker has shown a knack for plays in his limited exposures on defense. As an outside linebacker in the 3-4 scheme, Studebaker intercepted two passes and returned them 96 yards last season. But his college background is as a pass rusher, garnering Little All-America honors at Wheaton College with his 30 career sacks. The Chiefs will need him rushing the passer in 2010, not in coverage.
Studebaker panning out would be a big get for the Chiefs. They didn't invest much of anything in the front seven and, after 2010, there's a chance they'll lose Mike Vrabel.
It's possible Studebaker will see more action in 2010 because, as Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star noted this morning, at times the Chiefs have been putting Studebaker in Vrabel's spot in nickel situations and moving Vrabel to the inside. Studebaker is also seeing more first team snaps but that's also due to the fact that Vrabel, as a veteran, doesn't need all the training camp snaps.
If he can put together another solid season -- albeit in limited action because of Vrabel's presence -- it would be very big for the Chiefs. That's one less spot they have to focus on in the draft and more evidence for Todd Haley to show his team what happens you buy into the system.
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My thought
As soon as the defense as a whole really learns Romeo’s 3-4 and they don’t need Vrabel out there to help get everybody in the right spot, Study will take over. Or maybe they “start” Vrabel out of respect but Study gets 3/4 of the snaps.
"There is no charge for awesomeness" - Kung Fu Panda
Another thing to consider
Is that if Vrabel can get spelled by Studie for a reasonable amount of snaps a game, it might help keep those old legs of his fresh so he doesn’t have to “save” as much and can go all out every play.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
could be one of the best things to happen to the defense
guys like Studebaker emerging would REALLY give this team a boost, and save some 2011 draft picks.
Others on the same list: Lokey, Walters, Sheffield and, everyone’s favorite “yet to emerge” player… DJ.
IF you can get all of those guys playing well this year, there’d be a lot less “needs” for the draft next year, and they can focus on getting the BPA
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
Add Belcher to that list
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
absolutely!
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
agreed, except for DJ
Don’t think this guy is ever going to emerge as a prime time player….he’ll do his thing every so often….just can’t get off a block or be consistant. Move him to the outside.
"Chiefs will...crush our enemies, see them drivin before us and hear the lamentation of the women."
by Brian Harris on Aug 18, 2010 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Or ship him off to a 4-3 team?
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
You guys are talking crazy talk here.
You’re the same guys who during the game when DJ saves the day will be hooting and hollaring and celebrating, and screaming DJ’s name.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
So true
D.J. #56 - Pay The Man & Play The Man
by KansasCityShuffle on Aug 18, 2010 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Disagree with that comment, Vrabel has a high value for this defense in my book.
But I love it that he is getting more time. Where can I get a Studebaker Jersey, I love this guy. Especially after the comment Haley made about how Studebaker would run through a wall if you asked him to. Here in the midwest I love me some hard working great guys like Studebaker.
I think he has earned more playing time, but vrabel still has value
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
As a Coach/mentor/teacher
Not as a starting player. He’s just too slow, and the whole D is noticeably way slower when he’s on the field.
Vrabel and Studebaker are a great combination and if Vrabel doesn't play next year, he'd
be a great guy to have as a coach.
How can anyone not like a guy named Andy Studebaker
Small college, nothing to lose. Everything to gain. Vrabel’s mentored protege.
I can read the headlines 5 years from now. “Mike Vrabel, proud papa of Super Bowl MVP Andy Studebaker”. Has a nice ring to it, don’t you think.
Scott Pioli's star will shine in 2010.
Win or lose, the Chiefs scare the bejesus of all opponents in 2010
by ChiefsChance on Aug 18, 2010 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
He made one play last week that really stuck out to me
He came off the edge, the line held their ground, he squeezed down the line and snuffed the play in the backfield. Very good awareness and technique
by RamX21 on Aug 18, 2010 1:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Saw that also
He seals the edge well, and can string out those stretch plays.
The Chiefs will see a return to respectability in 2010, emerging as the front runner in the AFC West! ....And I'll quantify that however I choose. Ahem.
by ArrowSpread on Aug 18, 2010 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
does anybody know exactly what a game "issued" jersey is?
I am looking at jerseys and they have some that are game issued and game worn… Im guessing they where the spare jersey ???
Chiefs Will
Studebaker will probably break Strahan's sack record easily
Cassel will FO SHO throw for 4,600 yards 48 TD’s and 0 Ints
Jamaal? 2,500 yards easily.
Chiefs will be top 3 in rush defense.
They might as well give Berry and Dexter the O&D ROY before the year even starts.
This is a 13 win team.
There, am I positive enough for everyone?
by craig in calgary on Aug 18, 2010 1:52 PM CDT reply actions
13 Wins! Negative bastard!
So you got the fax. So why didn't you add it to the resume? What do you mean? Of course martial arts training is relevant.
by BigRedChief on Aug 18, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think one of those is possible, though improbable
the others are so unlikely as to be practically impossible.
Guess which is which :)
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
Whoa there buddy,
sip the Kool Aid, don’t beer bong it.
"There is no charge for awesomeness" - Kung Fu Panda
by KCporkchop on Aug 18, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Add a Bowe 2000 yard season to that and you're golden.
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Aug 18, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
how dare u craig not mention tjax
Leauge mvp and man of the year haha
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Aug 18, 2010 2:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
don't forget jones adding another 1500 yrds rushing
not that great but it’ll do.
"Chiefs will...crush our enemies, see them drivin before us and hear the lamentation of the women."
by Brian Harris on Aug 18, 2010 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I may be wrong and I will admit it if it happens but I don't think Studebaker is the future starter... unless by injury or default.
I’m pullin’ for the guy but my gut isn’t.
So you got the fax. So why didn't you add it to the resume? What do you mean? Of course martial arts training is relevant.
A quick trip to the doctor should fix ya right up.
So you got the fax. So why didn't you add it to the resume? What do you mean? Of course martial arts training is relevant.
by BigRedChief on Aug 18, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh... Dear... God...
“you can’t beat the Axis if you get VD”…
THat might be the funniest thing I’ve ever read. And hey, it’s a practical reason to not get VD!
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
thats to good trs haha
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Aug 18, 2010 2:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Keep it Coming
This guy has found a way to get on the field everywhere he has gone. I say by years end he is a main stay at the other OLB spot.
Ha touche man
“Hey Mike how would you feel about being a linebackers coach? I mean ya hang out, tell people what they should be doing, help them learn the playbook usually off the field. Ya know, kinda like you do now. And we’re gonna need to talk about that salary….”
Most small school guys like Studie
Are real high effort guys, and that’s what helps them make it to the NFL against all odds.
The difference in Studie (from what I’ve read) is that he’s actually a heck of an athlete too.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
This is what happens when Thomas Jones puts you in a head lock.
So you got the fax. So why didn't you add it to the resume? What do you mean? Of course martial arts training is relevant.
Good to see the recognition.
I have a lot of hope for Studabaker. He’s one of my favorite stories on this roster. His stint as starter last year in Vrabel’s absence was awesome. If he turns out to be the man he’s shaping up to be then the Chiefs scored BIGTIME with this guy.
It would be cool to see Vrabel eventually parlay his roster spot into a LB coaching role for KC and keep developing guys like Studabaker.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
I'm definitely looking to see our #2 football IQ LB on the field, more, but maybe not on the edge.
My pet theory is that Stude and Vrabel will be sharing time at ILB in the nickel, and that the Chiefs will run a lot more nickel.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
Interesting theory
especially given the new potential for nickel in the secondary this year.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Does this mean
that we can start Studebaker at OLB and kick Vrabel inside (maybe paired with DJ to reduce mistakes)? I have a right to dream don’t I?
by mlschuma on Aug 18, 2010 8:37 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Anyone else think this isn't a good sign?
Yeah, he made a couple of good plays last year, but doesn’t this show how much the defense is lacking in talent (especially at the LB position)???
I hope this guy does turn out to be a solid player. I can see why the scouts are optimistic, but man, it’s hard for met to get pumped about the defense when this guy is “standing out” in camp.
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