Chiefs Vs. Bucs Preseason: Running Backs Stay Strong
by Joel Thorman on Aug 22, 2010 2:01 PM CDT
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PrintThe Kansas City Chiefs running back situation is getting interesting. I'm not sure a lot of folks are aware of some of the talent in the backfield.
In game one, Thomas Jones ran just two times for two yards and Jamaal Charles was easily the best running back on the field.
In game two, Jones rushed eight times for 29 yards. On a handful of occasions he was able to get the short first down so he served his purpose. He looked OK -- not bad but not great. Charles is still easily the best running back if you go by on-field performance in the first two preseason games.
Charles once again averaged over five yards per carry on Saturday night with 26 yards on five carries.
There are a few interesting notes about the Chiefs running backs on Saturday night.
- Jones lost a fumble on the first series of the game. Even worse considering Todd Haley and the coaching staff were preaching a fast start all week.
- Jackie Battle had a good night rushing the ball 11 times for 59 yards leading all rushers.
- Tyler Palko had 28 yards rushing on four carries, the highest per-carry average on the team.
- Kestahn Moore and Javarris Williams may be playing for the same spot on the roster. Moore was inactive for this game and Williams rushed four times for 10 yards.
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team running back is going to be an interesting battle as will the bottom of the roster. I am stoked about the RB situation
Charles had a great catch.
Probably the best catch of the night. It was on a 10 yard out pattern and Cassell gunned it. I like the spread offense they were running with Charles and Mcculster on the field at the same time, what a matchup nightmare for a defense.
Battle probably had the best run of the night when he hurdled the Dback diving for his legs.
Is there really any question
that Charles is one of the best running backs in the league, much less the best back on the team? I really hope we don’t see a less extreme version of last year’s LJ situation where Charles sits on the bench way too much in favor of an older, less talented running back.
I think a lot of us have that fear
But I believe it will prove to be unfounded. It’s preseason, and I think the coaches see no reason to overuse a guy that they know is great.
Also, think of it this way. TJ looked better last night than 2.7 ever did last year (except maybe against WAS). If he can even be average he’ll be a vast improvement on what we had spelling Charles last year.
And every tough first down TJ can get (he got a couple last night) is one less play that Charles has to get hit by three guys.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
hope your right
Charles has the chance of being on the top backs in the league. i will be very disappointed if he is not getting the majority of the touches. heck, i hope he is getting at least 70% of the touches. the coaches did say that the team needed more speed last year right???? well don’t leave your fastest player sitting on the bench then.
Are you talking about Dex or Quentin Lawerence???
well don’t leave your fastest player sitting on the bench then.
because both Dex and Quentin Lawrence are faster than Charles.
Go Chiefs!!!!
no charles is faster than both of them
you out your mind? charles is faster than them and he set track records….dex is right behind him though they are damn near neck and neck
Quentin Lawrence is the fastest Chief
If he remains a Chiefs.
Charles is probably technically faster than DMC, but I doubt he’s run him down from behind in pads.
no, you are false. I googled these results and got them off nfl.com
www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d807a7526
5. Jamaal Charles, Texas
Height: 5-11 Weight: 207
College stats: 17 starts, 533 carries, 3,328 yards, 36 TDs; 49 receptions, 3 TDs
Vital numbers: 4.38 40-yard dash
McCluster’s 4.58 official time in the 40-yard dash.
Quentin Lawrence 4.42 official time in the 40-yard dash…….I know dmc is faster than that, he must off had an off run….he did do really well in all the other combine stats….but like i said, charles is the fastest and this proves it
Jamaal Charles also has
Posted the nation’s fastest indoor times in the 55 and 60-meter dash i … Led Northeast High School to the 2A state title in the spring of 2005 by winning the 100 and 200 meters … Was also second in the state meet in the long jump … Has been clocked at 4.27 seconds in the 40-yard dash …
There is a difference between fast and quick.
Dex is among the quickest players I have ever seen on a football field. Don’t get me wrong, he’s extremely fast. But, it’s his ability to make crazy breaks at full speed that set him apart (and breaks shoes!). He is not faster than Charles, but he is quicker.
I've seen Lawrence notes as a 4.2 guy
I remember when we drafted him, it said that was his time before he got injured in his senior year.
you must not remember right
unless you are saying he is faster than chris johnson now. johnson runs a 4.24
you can see the coaches minds working.
You can see the obvious difference between the things they wanted to work on in game 1 as opposed to game 2. Game 3 will be the closest thing we will see to the gameplan for monday night
his run blockings
looking really good. it seems like he gets to the second level a lot and puts a body on a linebacker which gives JC a huge amount of wiggle room
Bewsf, and kalophoenix...
will do an extremely in depth report on the offensive and defensive lines. I’m guessing we will see that come Monday or so….
Go Chiefs!!!!
I'm excited to read those.
I thoroughly enjoyed them last week. But guys, was I the only one that thought Albert just dominated last week? He didn’t let anyone anywhere close to Matt and he continued to show his impressive run blocking
Who is better
Marion Barber or Felix Jones? Thomas Jones or Jamal Charles? These guys Compliment Eachother I think the coaching staff is doing 2 things right now. One, they said that they are going to go with who has the hot hand. I think most people will say that is charles. Two I think they are trying to get Thomas Jones plenty of game time reps with the 1rst team since those are the people he will be playing with. The coaches know that Charles is the star. Everyone knows that. Its not a secret. But I think they don’t want Charles running 25 plays a week either. Probably around 15 and TJ 10. I for one am ok with that.
Smile, its the second best things you can do with your lips!
dang it, i didn't mean to make everything bold. sorry
Smile, its the second best things you can do with your lips!
I just got him too!
and Shonn Greene. I’m hoping I get Charles in my other league too.
Trust Pioli. I love the McCluster pick.
by Chief TigerGator on Aug 22, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Who are the top 5 backs for the Chiefs excluding McCluster?
Here are mine in no particular order:
Charles
Jones
Castille
Cox
Battle
Who makes the final cut?
My 5 backs are
1.) Charles
2.) Jones
3.) Battle
4.) Cox
5.) Castille
Battle will be a good short yardage & redzone back. He could get those tough yard
I'm going to go out on a limbe here...
1.) Charles
2.) Jones
3.) Battle
4.) Moore
5.) Castille
I believe next year Moore can be pushed to the top 2 or 3 if he continues to train like he has been.
Go Chiefs!!!!
I think Cox is a Longshot to make the Team
Castille does more, and Battle is a big back also. Cox is a one dimensional blocking FB, and with DMC, and 2 TE sets, I doubt we’d be using a stricly blocking FB much.
Cox caught a first down pass in Tampa.
Disagree he is one dimensional. He has very good hands and is a gamer. Castille looks faster and bigger to me and also catches the ball very well. IMHO, fullback is the toughest call come cut day. It will come down to who is performing better on special teams.
I dunno...
I was ranking them on whom I believe is the best rb’s we currently have. Moore really hasn’t produced in an actual game yet. So ranking him above Castille could be premature. I do believe that Castille is the better of the 2 fullbacks that we have.
With that all said I expect to see Moore on the PS (if he clears waivers). Then both Cox and Castille make the team. We should see here pretty soon, but that is my guess.
Go Chiefs!!!!
Excluding mcclister...
I would say
Charles
jones
Moore… I really like what Khestan more has done in Camp and against ATL.
Battle
castille
cox
Football Then Hockey 7 days a week...
Keeping two FB's?
Both of the above have Cox and Castille making it – I know we carried both of them last year but wasn’t Castille hurt so we had to keep Cox?
I’m just not sure that we end up keeping two FB’s. I guess we’ll see soon enough.
by Ochophosphate on Aug 22, 2010 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
With McCluster on the team able to play RB....
KC may opt to try to move both Moore and Williams to the PS and keep Charles, Jones and Battle instead of 4 RBs. That would free them up to keep both FBs.
Where can I replay the game?
Is there a site that I can go to to rewatch the game? I don’t have Tivo and I didnt get to watch the whole thing last night.. Please help me!!!!!!!!!!
going to be tough decision between Battle and Moore
i bet those two are going to get a lot of carries in the final 2 preseason games
dunno how many fullbacks they will keep, i imagine they will cut Cox but tell him to stay by the phone
wide receiver will be an interesting positional battle as well
I'd keep Battle over Moore easily
More vs. Williams is more of a close call – they’re also built about the same.
The great thing about Battle is he’s huge – not quite Brandon Jacobs huge, but he’s a big, fast back. He’s a great variation to have available.
Moore and Williams are very similar in size, Moore might be a better receiver and a little faster. I think we let Williams walk and keep Moore, maybe see if we can slip him on the practice squad. Jones, Charles and Battle will be the 3 active HBs for the most part.
by Ochophosphate on Aug 22, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Between Moore and Williams
Keep whoever pass blocks and plays special teams better. They’re not gonna be taking many hand offs anyways. These guys need to be judged based on how they do all the other stuff that 3rd stringers do. Besides, our top 4 RBs are essentially Charles, Jones, McCluster, Battle. Whether Moore/Williams are good runners is irrelevent. Who is better at kick coverage and picking up the blitz on a third down situation is far more important. And though I didnt get a chance to watch Williams play yet, I wasn’t impressed with Moore picking up the pass rush against ATL.
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the new regime doesn't look too kindly upon injuries
or releasing any info whatsoever unless they absolutely have to..
and the Chiefs put the HAMMER DOWN!!!!
I Think in this case
They will release any info that’s available, and won’t use that withholding info card.
I couldn't be happier with ...
Our RB situation as it stands right now. IMO we have arguably the best running back tandem in the NFL right now, for SURE the best tandem in the AFC West.
The more I think about it the more sense it makes to let T.J start during the preseason as we all know what J.C is capable of. No reason to risk injury to the next Chris Johnson during some BS preseason game.
I was also very impressed with Jackie Battles game against Tampa Bay. He could have just tried to run over the DB but instead showed good decision making in hurdling him instead. That’s a good way to extend your NFL career. Rather than taking a big hit, be smart ( something LJ knew nothing about. )
I’d like to see J.B continue to improve as T.J. won’t be around forever, he’s pushing 32yrs old if I’m not mistaken ?
Don't run pussy, you'll just die tired !!
Yeah I'd like to see Battle take over when Jones hangs it up
He’s showing a lot of quick decision making ability, and good hard quick cuts.
I was pleasantly surprised by Battle this weekend.
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