Chiefs Coach Confirms Bobby Greenwood Making Switch To Offensive Line
by Joel Thorman on Aug 19, 2010 2:43 PM CDT
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PrintKansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley confirmed to reporters on Thursday that Bobby Greenwood is now officially an offensive lineman.
He was previously playing defensive end -- a position he's played his entire life -- but Haley said on Thursday that he "officially a meat and potatoes guy" and it doesn't appear that will change any time soon.
"The one thing I didn't want to do to Bobby is start this back and forth thing," Haley said. "I think that would be a detriment to him making it in the league."
Greenwood has a brother that plays offensive line and Haley calls his dad a "monster" and that he makes Bobby look small.
"He got some work last year [on the scout team]," Haley continued. "We coached him. He wasn't just on cards. You have to have a guy that understands some of the blocking schemes and some of the twists. That will be an advantage to him having played a lot of defensive line."
Haley says he made clear to Greenwood that, while things can change, the offensive line is probably his "best chance" to make the team.
"With coach [Bill] Muir his guy is a great o-line coach but a great developer of offensive line talent," Haley said. "Through some discussions, and maybe some circumstance, this subject came up again and we felt there's a chance."
Haley indicated that part of the reason for the switch was "circumstance" which could speak to a number of things: Ryan O'Callaghan's slight injury this week, the depth along the right side of the line or even Barry Richardson's injury last week.
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Will Svitek, maybe?
I didn’t realize Svitek was a position-change guy too.
Let’s hope this works out better than Boomer’s move to fullback did.
Oh yea.. Will
Yea he was drafted as a DT then switched to OT.
He was a DT in college,
but was always an OT in the pro’s, i.e. he switched as soon as he came in with the Chiefs. He’s still in the league as a backup for the Falcons.
He was tearing up NFL Europe
Was an OL anchor for the 2006 Frankfurt championship team there, even so far as to be named All-NFLEL Team. I was disappointed he never translated developmental success there into a consistent performer here with the Chiefs.
Just another undersized lineman and future country singer in the making.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
"another whiskey" anyone?
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
Undersized?
6’5" is the right height, but 275 is a bit low….but its realistic to think that he could put on 25+ pounds over the course of a year. PLUS “undersized” linemen generally prosper in a ZB scheme…remember denver’s lines when they pretty much had a new star running back every year? those lines were usually the smallest in the league but were always the top at rushing
I am only talking size here…I would question his talent level more than anything. However, Coach Haley and Muir must have seen SOMETHING in order to even suggest the move. I say give it time and let it develop.
To make a bad day worse, spend it wishing for the impossible.
I've had the same dream every night this week. I think it means that the spring season flopped and my subconscious has gone into reruns.
by chiefsandcigars on Aug 19, 2010 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
If the Chiefs are indeed using zone blocking
then the guy doesn’t necessarily have to be a monster.
If?
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?
No "IFs" about it
We could think of it this way…without the switch, the guy gets cut and goes to sack groceries somewhere or whatever it is he “majored” in in college. On the other hand, if he makes the switch and fails, he will have experienced probably one of the best years of his life, will have stories to tell his grandkids, and will continue living the dream for one more year….now, what if he succeeds?? well…on the far extreme, he could be the next brian waters for us, play for 15 years and have a HOF career…the only thing we can really conclude here 100% is that he will not make the team as a DE…so take your pick, minimum one year with the chiefs…or doing some other job…i cant think of many jobs that would beat out a year on a NFL roster (or even PS)
To make a bad day worse, spend it wishing for the impossible.
I've had the same dream every night this week. I think it means that the spring season flopped and my subconscious has gone into reruns.
by chiefsandcigars on Aug 19, 2010 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Well. I think he needs to be at least 305 and preferable in the 330 range.
But if you want to ride off into the sunset with renewed hope in your backpack over this guy, be my guest.
I’m just sick and tired of the Chiefs trying to fit square pegs into round holes, because of bad personnel moves.
Good luck. Wake me up when he makes the pro-bowl, and I’ll eat shit and bark at the fucking moon.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
This will workout as well as Ankiel's move the outfield...
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
ankiel was a pretty damn good center fielder..
In st. Louis, he has a cannon arm and good range. He just has a GIANT hole in his swing!
"I’d go to battle with him every day of the week." Todd Haley on Matt Cassel
This statement is why I am on the Cassel train, drinkin the Kool-Aid!
by KC4Life on Aug 19, 2010 8:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
so Studebaker was originally a poass rushing DE and is now at LB, and Greenwood was a DL and is now going to the OLine ...
… we have that much faith in TJax and McGee, huh?
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Nope
Philly drafted him as DE and we grabbed him off their practice squad and brought him in as a DE. He only switched when we switched to the 3-4.
YES
we have that much faith in TJax and McGee, huh?
and Smith, and Gillberry
DE is a VERY deep position on this team
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?
well said, stag.
it says, to me, more than anything, that greenwood isnt good enough to beat out those guys. that his playing wasnt enough to make our roster.
by Flower_Power on Aug 19, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
McGee is as hopeless waste of time.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
tell us what you really think :)
I am still holding out a little hope for him, but he’s not showng too well right now
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?
My opinion of McGee has been very very consistent. I've grown weary of
arguing with his fan club about his future with the Chiefs. I’ll be glad when it’s over frankly.
Not happy he’s gone, just glad it’s over.
Sometimes, there are just too many opinions to defend around here.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
any mention of Bill Muir warrants a picture....
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
I'll take Frankenstien coaching my O-line any day.
"Chiefs will...crush our enemies, see them drivin before us and hear the lamentation of the women."
by Brian Harris on Aug 19, 2010 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
/Threadjack
My boy Blount is throwing more punches.
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
Shit CPA913 had that up already
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
His temper is going to wind up costing his team big time in critical situations.
He’s a born loser.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
not sure he'll ever get in a "critical situation"
That woudl imply that he makes the team and plays an important role
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?
WOW
I dont think this will work out. Sorry just being real.
probably not
but, it’s worth a shot
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?
Really?
I guess you guys are bitter it’s not you getting a chance to play! He’s a great character guy who is athletic and hardworking doing whatever the coaches want him to do to make the team…… If you cant root for a guy like that to make the team then I suppose you would rather have a team full of “Blunts”!
My prediction is he will impress everyone saturday, make the team and be a solid tackle for us in the future!
Hey if not at least he left it all on the field trying!
by hotrodchevy1980 on Aug 19, 2010 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
I like the attitude
He does seem like a good guy, willing to do what it takes to make the roster.
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?
They needed to draft O Linemen or pick some up in free agency.
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
Oh yeah
While I’m excited about Dexter McCluster, it’s this sort of thing that really makes me question the wisdom of drafting him in round 2.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
I don't know where else they would've got him. But yeah. I hoped/expected someone in the 2nd to challenge O'Callaghan.
But maybe the direct approach just puts you in pissin’ contests with everyone else trying to do the same thing at the same time. It’s a tough calculation as to what’s going to help the team forward most. It’s tough to wait, but fun to watch the process.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
A Change was needed !!
Did you see how bad this O-line played against the Falcons? We have a chance to win the AFC West, but with an O-line unable to protect the QB, and unable to open running lanes for the RB, we’re looking at 5-11 season. So yes I agree with the change right now. We could use a TE (Colin Peek) that could help with pass and run blocking, and could be an outlet for Cassel. Peek played a big role in Alabama championship season last year. People have said that Peek is slow ! Did we heard the same thing about Jerry Rice and Marvin Harrison and look what did in the NFL career they had. I ’m not comparing Peek to them guys, but I see a young Dallas Cark in Peek. JUST GIVE HIM A CHANCE !!. We have nothing to lose right now.
I would have like see either Willie Roaf or Will Shield, or even E. Williams (Dallas Cowboys O-line ast) as the O-line coach here in KC. Someone who could develope an O-line to be agressive ,mean, and a little.
Square peg round hole
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
Why is there any negativity about this move?
They like him enough to offer this to him. That’s a good sign about the type of player he is.
He could get cut now which doesnt help us, or he could get some reps at another position and at WORST, he still gets cut.
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
- George Burns
Exactly this
It’s not our coaches’ indecision or anything. This is a guy who will be cut in his situation up til now.
But they think he has an outside chance to adapt to O Line from some things they’ve seen. So rather than take no chance at all on seeing if he’s a potential asset for us, he’s getting a shot to do so before just being completely let go.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
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